Thursday , 2 July 2026

Sao Paulo FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Sao Paulo FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Wed 24 Jul 2024 · 22:30 UTC Morumbi 53,244 HT 45' · FT 45'
Lucas Moura pen 6' 1–0
1–1 11' Tiquinho Soares pen
1–2 22' Cuiabano
Ferreira 60' 2–2
Rafinha 32' Y
Y 39' Gregore
Alan Franco 45' Y
Lucas Moura 51' Y
Welington 59' Y
Y 62' Marlon Freitas
Y 63' Cuiabano
Luciano 76' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sao Paulo FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Morumbi.

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
2024-07-24 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 Botafogo FR 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

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Jul Botafogo FR H 2–2 D
21 Jul EC Juventude A 0–0 D
17 Jul Grêmio FBPA H 1–0 W
12 Jul CA Mineiro A 1–2 L
06 Jul RB Bragantino H 2–0 W
04 Jul CA Paranaense A 2–1 W
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Jul Sao Paulo FC A 2–2 D
20 Jul SC Internacional H 1–0 W
18 Jul SE Palmeiras H 1–0 W
12 Jul EC Vitoria A 1–0 W
07 Jul CA Mineiro H 3–0 W
03 Jul Cuiaba EC A 2–1 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sao Paulo FC launch into their encounter with Botafogo FR.
  • 5' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 6' Lucas Moura does the damage! The net is bulging and Sao Paulo FC surge ahead!
  • 11' What an equalizer from Tiquinho Soares!
  • 16' Bastos has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 364 appearances.
  • 21' Botafogo FR has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 22' GOAL! Cuiabano scores on 22. Assisted by Tiquinho Soares
  • 27' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 32' The referee has no hesitation. Rafinha is booked for Sao Paulo FC — card on 32.
  • 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 39' It’s gonna be a card for Gregore.
  • 44' Argentina international Alexander Barboza has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' Alan Franco picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 50' Sao Paulo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 51' Lucas Moura catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 51.
  • 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Luiz Gustavo made 465 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 57' The supporters are chanting for Jonathan Calleri. He replaces Andre Silva on 57 minute.
  • 59' It’s gonna be a card for Welington.
  • 60' The Brazil Ferreira breaks the deadlock on 60 minutes. 2-2!
  • 62' Botafogo FR player sees a card in front of him.
  • 63' It’s a booking for Botafogo FR player. Cuiabano gets a card.
  • 66' Botafogo FR make a change. Gregore trudges off to be replaced by Igor Jesus on 66 minutes.
  • 67' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Danilo Barbosa on, Tche Tche off on 67 minutes.
  • 72' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 73' Marlon Freitas makes way for Allan at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 76' It’s gonna be a card for Luciano.
  • 81' The 31-year-old Marlon Freitas has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 83' A change in the Sao Paulo FC ranks — Ferreira exits the field as Michel Araujo enters on 83.
  • 85' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Tiquinho Soares is replaced by Carlos Alberto.
  • 86' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Luiz Henrique exits the field as Kaue enters on 86.
  • 90' The whistle greets Luciano as he departs to be replaced by Erick.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Zubeldía

Botafogo FR Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Tiquinho Soares 4
Kayque 2
Everton 2
Diego Souza 2
Ferreira 2
Hernanes 2
Brenner 2
Diego Souza 2

Head to Head

2024-07-24 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 Botafogo FR 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

Sao Paulo FC Form

2024-07-24 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 Botafogo FR D 2024-07-21 EC Juventude 0–0 Sao Paulo FC D 2024-07-17 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Grêmio FBPA W 2024-07-12 CA Mineiro 2–1 Sao Paulo FC L 2024-07-06 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 RB Bragantino W 2024-07-04 CA Paranaense 1–2 Sao Paulo FC W

Botafogo FR Form

2024-07-24 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 Botafogo FR D 2024-07-20 Botafogo FR 1–0 SC Internacional W 2024-07-18 Botafogo FR 1–0 SE Palmeiras W 2024-07-12 EC Vitoria 0–1 Botafogo FR W 2024-07-07 Botafogo FR 3–0 CA Mineiro W 2024-07-03 Cuiaba EC 1–2 Botafogo FR W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.58 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Sao Paulo FC or Botafogo FR 72% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC39% Draw28% Botafogo FR33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Botafogo FR
61%
Sao Paulo FC or Botafogo FR
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC31% Draw45% Botafogo FR24%
Actual: Botafogo FR win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.5%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 0
6.9%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 12% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 20% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 17% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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