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Sao Paulo FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Sao Paulo FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sat 19 Aug 2023 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 2' Leonel Di Placido
Luciano 50' Y
Welington 53' Y
Y 61' Tche Tche
Y 62' Tche Tche
Diego Costa 90' Y
Rafinha 91' Y

Overview

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Sao Paulo FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A .

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

7
7
6
Sao Paulo FC 20 games · Avg 3.1 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-19 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Botafogo FR 2023-04-15 Botafogo FR 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 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

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Aug Botafogo FR H 0–0 D
13 Aug CR Flamengo A 1–1 D
06 Aug CA Mineiro H 0–2 L
30 Jul EC Bahia H 0–0 D
22 Jul Cuiaba EC A 1–2 L
16 Jul Santos FC H 4–1 W
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Aug Sao Paulo FC A 0–0 D
13 Aug SC Internacional H 3–1 W
06 Aug Cruzeiro EC A 0–0 D
30 Jul Coritiba FBC H 4–1 W
23 Jul Santos FC A 2–2 D
16 Jul RB Bragantino H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Sao Paulo FC Botafogo FR
#8 Position #12
25 Points 22
18 Played 17
7 / 4 / 7 W / D / L 6 / 4 / 7
23 Scored 31
20 Conceded 31
+3 GD +0
1.39 PPG 1.29
39% Win % 35%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
12% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

Sao Paulo FC are 8th (25 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
2/2
76+
4/4
■ 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)

Sao Paulo FC
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Jonathan Calleri 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 2' Controversy at the stadium! Leonel Di Placido argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 7' The 34-year-old Robert Arboleda has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 10' The supporters are chanting for Luan. He replaces Pablo Maia on 10 minute.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sao Paulo FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 40' Botafogo FR is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 43' The whistle greets Marcal as he departs to be replaced by Hugo Flahaut.
  • 46' The whistle greets James Rodriguez as he departs to be replaced by Lucas Moura.
  • 50' A meaty challenge results in booking for Luciano on 50.
  • 53' Welington has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 53.
  • 58' Junior Santos has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
  • 61' Tche Tche was booked on 61.
  • 62' Poor challenge from Tche Tche. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 62' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Juan Santos is replaced by Jonathan Calleri.
  • 64' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joao Pedro Galvao is hanging Leonel Di Placido on the field on 64 minute.
  • 67' Luis Henrique makes way for Matias Segovia at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 72' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sao Paulo FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 73' Junior Santos gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Joao Victor and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 78' Botafogo FR come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 83' Rodrigo Huendra is replacing Luciano for the Sao Paulo FC side.
  • 84' Alexandre Pato is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gabriel Neves at the 84 minute mark.
  • 89' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 89 minutes.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Diego Costa is booked for Sao Paulo FC — Yellow card on 90.
  • The final score is 0-0.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dorival Júnior

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Bruno Nascimento

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

2023-08-19 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Botafogo FR 2023-04-15 Botafogo FR 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 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

Sao Paulo FC Form

2023-08-19 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2023-08-13 CR Flamengo 1–1 Sao Paulo FC D 2023-08-06 Sao Paulo FC 0–2 CA Mineiro L 2023-07-30 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 EC Bahia D 2023-07-22 Cuiaba EC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2023-07-16 Sao Paulo FC 4–1 Santos FC W

Botafogo FR Form

2023-08-19 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2023-08-13 Botafogo FR 3–1 SC Internacional W 2023-08-06 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2023-07-30 Botafogo FR 4–1 Coritiba FBC W 2023-07-23 Santos FC 2–2 Botafogo FR D 2023-07-16 Botafogo FR 2–0 RB Bragantino W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.23 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Sao Paulo FC or Botafogo FR 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC36% Draw30% Botafogo FR34%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Botafogo FR
64%
Sao Paulo FC or Botafogo FR
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC26% Draw50% Botafogo FR24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
2.8%
1 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 21% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 19% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
30% ✗

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