Sunday , 16 August 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 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
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 Gremio 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
#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' What a night it is going to be! São Paulo FC welcome Botafogo FR for this crunch clash at Morumbi.
  • 5' Botafogo FR has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 6' What a moment for Lucas Moura! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 11' Against the run of play, Tiquinho Soares has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 16' It looks like no one’s ball. São Paulo FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 21' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 22' Cuiabano makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Botafogo FR are in front.
  • 27' São Paulo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 32' It’s a booking for Sao Paulo FC player. Rafinha gets a card.
  • 37' It’s high time Artur Jorge made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 39' A moment of madness from Gregore on 39 minutes earns him a card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
  • 44' Uruguay international Damian Suarez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' Controversy at the stadium! Alan Franco argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 50' Carlos Alberto has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 51' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lucas Moura on 51.
  • 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 57' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Jonathan Calleri comes on to replace Andre Silva.
  • 59' Welington picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 60' Ferreira makes no mistake. The score reads 0-4 and Sao Paulo FC are in front.
  • 62' Botafogo FR player sees a card in front of him.
  • 63' That looks like a foul for a card for Cuiabano.
  • 66' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Igor Jesus on, Gregore off on 66 minutes.
  • 67' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 67 minute. Tche Tche leaves to be changed by Danilo Barbosa.
  • 72' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. Andre Silva has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 73' Allan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marlon Freitas at the 73 minute mark.
  • 76' Luciano has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 76.
  • 81' Botafogo FR come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 83' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Ferreira is replaced by Michel Araujo.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Carlos Alberto. He replaces Tiquinho Soares on 85 minute.
  • 86' Kaue gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Luiz Henrique and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Sao Paulo FC make a change. Luciano trudges off to be replaced by Erick on 90 minutes.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — São Paulo FC 2-2 Botafogo FR.

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
Diego Souza 2
Ferreira 2
Hernanes 2
Brenner 2
Diego Souza 2
Jefferson Savarino 2
Kayque 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 Gremio 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
1.44 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 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC37% Draw28% Botafogo FR35%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Botafogo FR
63%
Sao Paulo FC or Botafogo FR
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC28% Draw46% Botafogo FR26%
Actual: Botafogo FR win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 0
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 19% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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