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Sao Paulo FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2022 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2022
Sao Paulo FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sun 9 Oct 2022 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Leo 45' Y
Y 45' Kanu
Y 80' Victor Leandro Cuesta
Pablo Maia 81' Y
Rafinha 85' Y
Leo 87' R

Overview

Match Preview

Sao Paulo FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A .

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 22 33
6 Cruzeiro EC 22 33
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 SC Corinthians Paulista 22 32
9 Coritiba FBC 23 31
10 Botafogo FR 21 30
11 CA Mineiro 21 29
12 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
13 EC Vitoria 22 26
14 Gremio FBPA 21 25
15 SC Internacional 22 23
16 Mirassol FC 21 23
17 Santos FC 21 22
18 CR Vasco da Gama 21 22
19 Clube do Remo 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 21 10

Head-to-Head

7
7
6
Sao Paulo FC 20 games · Avg 3.1 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2022-10-09 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Botafogo FR 2022-06-16 Botafogo FR 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2021-02-22 Botafogo FR 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2020-12-10 Sao Paulo FC 4–0 Botafogo FR 2019-09-21 Botafogo FR 1–2 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Oct Botafogo FR H 0–1 L
06 Oct America FC A 2–1 W
25 Sep Avai FC H 4–0 W
18 Sep Ceará SC A 2–0 W
11 Sep SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–1 D
04 Sep Cuiaba EC A 1–1 D
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Oct Sao Paulo FC A 1–0 W
06 Oct Avai FC A 2–1 W
03 Oct SE Palmeiras H 1–3 L
29 Sep Goiás EC A 1–0 W
17 Sep Coritiba FBC H 2–0 W
11 Sep America FC H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Sao Paulo FC Botafogo FR
#12 Position #10
27 Points 30
22 Played 21
7 / 6 / 9 W / D / L 8 / 6 / 7
27 Scored 35
26 Conceded 33
+1 GD +2
1.23 PPG 1.43
32% Win % 38%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
23% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
19% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

Sao Paulo FC are 12th (27 pts). Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/8
61-75
3/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 7 G 1 A
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luciano Neves, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' Sao Paulo FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sao Paulo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rogério Ceni might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 35' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sao Paulo FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 41' Rafael makes way for Kanu at the 41 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 45' Leo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
  • 50' A quiet spell here at . Botafogo FR seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 55' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 60' Rodrigo Nestor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 20 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 62' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 62 minute. Lucas Fernandes leaves to be changed by Danilo.
  • 64' Igor Vinicius has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alisson on 64 minute.
  • 69' Patrick has been relatively quiet despite scoring 26 goals in his last 333 appearances.
  • 72' Sao Paulo FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Reinaldo is hanging Welington on the field on 72 minute.
  • 77' Brazil international Alisson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 80' Controversy at the stadium! Victor Leandro Cuesta argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 81' Eder is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luciano Neves at the 81 minute mark.
  • 81' The referee has no hesitation. Pablo Maia is booked for Sao Paulo FC — Yellow card on 81.
  • 85' Rafinha catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 85.
  • 87' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Leo gets a Red card.
  • 88' Goal! Tiquinho Soares scores his 64 goal in 491 matches.
  • 90' Tiquinho Soares doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 90' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 90 minute. Tche Tche leaves to be changed by Gabriel.
  • With this win, Botafogo FR is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogério Ceni

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Castro

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tiquinho Soares 4
Brenner 2
Diego Souza 2
Jefferson Savarino 2
Kayque 2
Everton 2
Diego Souza 2
Ferreira 2

Head to Head

2022-10-09 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Botafogo FR 2022-06-16 Botafogo FR 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2021-02-22 Botafogo FR 1–0 Sao Paulo FC 2020-12-10 Sao Paulo FC 4–0 Botafogo FR 2019-09-21 Botafogo FR 1–2 Sao Paulo FC

Sao Paulo FC Form

2022-10-09 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Botafogo FR L 2022-10-06 America FC 1–2 Sao Paulo FC W 2022-09-25 Sao Paulo FC 4–0 Avai FC W 2022-09-18 Ceará SC 0–2 Sao Paulo FC W 2022-09-11 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 SC Corinthians Paulista D 2022-09-04 Cuiaba EC 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D

Botafogo FR Form

2022-10-09 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Botafogo FR W 2022-10-06 Avai FC 1–2 Botafogo FR W 2022-10-03 Botafogo FR 1–3 SE Palmeiras L 2022-09-29 Goiás EC 0–1 Botafogo FR W 2022-09-17 Botafogo FR 2–0 Coritiba FBC W 2022-09-11 Botafogo FR 0–0 America FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.4 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Sao Paulo FC or Botafogo FR 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC39% Draw29% Botafogo FR32%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Botafogo FR
61%
Sao Paulo FC or Botafogo FR
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC29% Draw48% Botafogo FR23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 21% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 18% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
25% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.