Santos FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Santos FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A .
- Santos FC 18 games · 21 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 17 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul | Botafogo FR | H | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Jul | Sao Paulo FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Jul | Goiás EC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 02 Jul | Cuiaba EC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Jun | CR Flamengo | H | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Jun | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul | Santos FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Jul | RB Bragantino | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Jul | Grêmio FBPA | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jul | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Jun | SE Palmeiras | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Jun | Cuiaba EC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Santos FC | Botafogo FR | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #12 |
| 21 | Points | 22 |
| 18 | Played | 17 |
| 5 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 7 |
| 26 | Scored | 31 |
| 29 | Conceded | 31 |
| -3 | GD | +0 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 28% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
12%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
Santos FC are 15th (21 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Santos FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Neymar | 4 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 3 G | |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 7 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 4 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Santos FC get us underway at .
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' The travelling Botafogo FR supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 24' Santos FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Marcos Leonardo Almeida on 24.
- 29' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 34' Both keepers have barely been tested. Santos FC and Botafogo FR are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 39' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 41' Botafogo FR make a change. Luis Henrique trudges off to be replaced by Joao Victor on 41 minutes.
- 46' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Matias Segovia comes on to replace Junior Santos.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' Botafogo FR have won 352 goals from 341 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 62' Time for substitution for Santos FC. Joao Paulo is replaced by Vladimir.
- 63' The referee calls foul for Joao Lucas. He receives a Yellow card.
- 66' Danilo Barbosa makes way for Janderson Costa at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
- 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Adryelson on 70.
- 75' The 30-year-old Rodrigo Fernandez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 76' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Marcal.
- 81' Marcos Leonardo Almeida doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 84' Tiquinho Soares adds to his 0 season tally! Botafogo FR lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 86' It is a substitution in Santos FC team. Tche Tche is replaced by Alexandre Guedes on 86 minute.
- 87' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Adryelson makes it 2-2.
- 89' The referee shows Botafogo FR player a Yellow card on 89.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Alexandre Guedes argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Santos FC Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 12
-
37
Junior Santos ↓ Matias Segovia 46'
- 21
- 9
-
6
Tche Tche ↓ Carlos Alberto 86'
- 24
- 94
-
11
Luis Henrique ↓ Joao Victor 41'
- 17
- 5
Bench
-
18
Lucas Fernandes ↑ 86'
-
7
Joao Victor ↑ 41'
- 10
-
27
Carlos Alberto ↑ 86'
- 90
- 1
- 16
- 4
-
20
Matias Segovia ↑ 46'
- 57
-
39
Janderson Costa ↑ 66'
- 54
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yeferson Soteldo | 3 |
| Marcos Leonardo Almeida | 3 |
| Lucas Fernandes | 3 |
| Marinho | 2 |
| Danilo Barbosa | 2 |
| Joaquin Correa | 2 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 2 |
| Brenner | 1 |
Head to Head
Santos FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.85
Santos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.96
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Santos FC or Botafogo FR 75% + Over 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.81
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
Santos FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Botafogo FR
64%
Santos FC or Botafogo FR
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Santos FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
4.3%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 1
3.9%
1 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Santos FC
| Handicap | Santos FC covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 17% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 18% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 12% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.