Thursday , 2 July 2026

Sao Paulo FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Sao Paulo FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sun 14 Sep 2025 · 20:30 UTC Morumbi HT 45' · FT 45'
Alan Franco 48' Y
Marcos Antonio 87' Y
Y 87' David Loiola
Gonzalo Tapia 90' 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
2025-09-14 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Botafogo FR 2025-04-16 Botafogo FR 2–2 Sao Paulo FC 2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2024-09-26 Sao Paulo FC 5–6 Botafogo FR 2024-09-19 Botafogo FR 0–0 Sao Paulo FC

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Sep Botafogo FR H 1–0 W
31 Aug Cruzeiro EC A 0–1 L
24 Aug CA Mineiro H 2–0 W
16 Aug SC Recife A 2–2 D
09 Aug EC Vitoria H 2–0 W
03 Aug SC Internacional A 2–1 W
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Sep Sao Paulo FC A 0–1 L
30 Aug RB Bragantino H 4–1 W
24 Aug EC Juventude A 3–1 W
17 Aug SE Palmeiras H 0–1 L
09 Aug Fortaleza EC A 5–0 W
03 Aug Cruzeiro EC H 0–2 L

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' Welcome to Morumbi that hosts another battle between Sao Paulo FC and Botafogo FR.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Botafogo FR winning 0% of all matches.
  • 7' Juan Dinenno adds to his 0 season tally! Sao Paulo FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 12' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 12.
  • 17' With 0 assists to his name this season, Enzo Diaz is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
  • 22' Botafogo FR has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 27' 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.
  • 32' Pablo Maia, a Brazil , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 37' Sao Paulo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
  • 42' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 45' Neto makes way for Leo Linck at the 45 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 46' Wendell is ready to make an impact after coming on for Enzo Diaz at the 46 minute mark.
  • 48' Poor challenge from Alan Franco. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 53' It looks like no one’s ball. Sao Paulo FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 58' Fresh legs for Sao Paulo FC! Emiliano Rigoni comes on to replace Juan Dinenno.
  • 63' Cuiabano is replacing Marcal for the Botafogo FR side.
  • 68' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 69' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Newton exits the field as Marlon Freitas enters on 69.
  • 72' It is a substitution in Sao Paulo FC team. Alan Franco is replaced by Robert Arboleda on 72 minute.
  • 77' A tactical swap from Sao Paulo FC — Luan on, Rodrigo Huendra off on 77 minutes.
  • 82' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Rafael Toloi made 525 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 87' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Marcos Antonio.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Gonzalo Tapia.
  • The final score is 1-0.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

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

2025-09-14 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Botafogo FR 2025-04-16 Botafogo FR 2–2 Sao Paulo FC 2024-12-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 Sao Paulo FC 2024-09-26 Sao Paulo FC 5–6 Botafogo FR 2024-09-19 Botafogo FR 0–0 Sao Paulo FC

Sao Paulo FC Form

2025-09-14 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Botafogo FR W 2025-08-31 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC L 2025-08-24 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 CA Mineiro W 2025-08-16 SC Recife 2–2 Sao Paulo FC D 2025-08-09 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 EC Vitoria W 2025-08-03 SC Internacional 1–2 Sao Paulo FC W

Botafogo FR Form

2025-09-14 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2025-08-30 Botafogo FR 4–1 RB Bragantino W 2025-08-24 EC Juventude 1–3 Botafogo FR W 2025-08-17 Botafogo FR 0–1 SE Palmeiras L 2025-08-09 Fortaleza EC 0–5 Botafogo FR W 2025-08-03 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cruzeiro EC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.74 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC46% Draw25% Botafogo FR29%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Botafogo FR
54%
Sao Paulo FC or Botafogo FR
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC32% Draw43% Botafogo FR25%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
6%
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 13% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 20% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 17% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 9% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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