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Serie A logo BrazilSerie A
Sao Paulo logo
Sao Paulo
LLDWL
1-1Full time
Botafogo logo
Botafogo
DLDWD
VenueMorumBISSeason2026RoundRegular Season - 17
League table snapshot

Where the two clubs stand

Serie A · Season 2026

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Sao Paulo logo Serie ASao Paulo #12
Played22 Points27 GD+1 W-D-L7-6-9
L L D L D Position 12 of 20
Botafogo logo Serie ABotafogo #11
Played21 Points30 GD+2 W-D-L8-6-7
L W D W D 6–11: Copa Sudamericana

Table positions are for this fixture’s competition and season. Updated 16 Aug 2026, 00:00.

Recent form

How the two teams have been playing

Sao Paulo

LLDWL

Last 6: 5 goals scored, 8 conceded, 0 clean sheets.

Botafogo

DLDWD

Last 6: 5 goals scored, 9 conceded, 2 clean sheets.

Lineups

Starting elevens, formations and benches

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Coach Junior Dorival ▦Formation 11Starting XI11 players
Rafael 23 Rafael
Lucas Ramon 19 Lucas Ramon
Alan Javier Franco 28 Alan Javier Franco
Sabino 35 Sabino
Wendell 18 Wendell
Danielzinho 94 Danielzinho
Pablo Maia 29 Pablo Maia
Artur 37 Artur
Luciano 10 Luciano
Ferreirinha 11 Ferreirinha
Jonathan Calleri 9 Jonathan Calleri
Rafael G · #23
Lucas Ramon D · #19
Alan Javier Franco D · #28
Sabino D · #35
Wendell D · #18
Danielzinho M · #94
Pablo Maia M · #29
Artur M · #37
Luciano M · #10
Ferreirinha M · #11
Jonathan Calleri F · #9
Bench

Substitutes

Pedro Ferreira#46 · M
Luis Osorio#54 · D
Djhordney Ferreira#48 · M
Gonzalo Tapia#14 · F
Carlos Coronel#31 · G
Moreira#15 · D
Luan Santos#33 · M
Hugo Leonardo#38 · D
Lucca#45 · F
Felipe Negrucci#30 · M
Cédric Soares#21 · D
Gustavo Santana#43 · M
Coach Franclim Carvalho ▦Formation 11Starting XI11 players
Neto 22 Neto
Vitinho 2 Vitinho
Nahuel Ferraresi 5 Nahuel Ferraresi
Gabriel Justino 34 Gabriel Justino
Marçal 21 Marçal
Lucas Villalba 77 Lucas Villalba
Huguinho 75 Huguinho
Santiago Rodríguez 23 Santiago Rodríguez
Álvaro Montoro 10 Álvaro Montoro
Arthur Cabral 19 Arthur Cabral
Kauan Toledo 59 Kauan Toledo
Neto G · #22
Vitinho D · #2
Nahuel Ferraresi D · #5
Gabriel Justino D · #34
Marçal D · #21
Lucas Villalba M · #77
Huguinho M · #75
Santiago Rodríguez M · #23
Álvaro Montoro M · #10
Arthur Cabral F · #19
Kauan Toledo F · #59
Bench

Substitutes

Kadir Barría#37 · F
Edenilson#88 · M
Jordan Barrera#14 · M
Joaquín Correa#30 · F
Chris Ramos#9 · F
Raul#1 · G
Caio Roque#27 · D
Ythallo#3 · D
Kadu Santos#42 · D
Newton#25 · M
Caio Valle#45 · M
Wallace Davi#55 · M
Match trends

Recent patterns to know

  • 5 of the last 10 meetings between these two have ended level.
Head to head

Previous meetings

Sao Paulo wins

1

Draws

5

Botafogo wins

4

Avg goals

1.9

Both scored

50%

Over 2.5

40%

First-half avg

1.1

Meetings

10

14.09.2025Sao Paulo vs Botafogo1–0
16.04.2025Botafogo vs Sao Paulo2–2
08.12.2024Botafogo vs Sao Paulo2–1
26.09.2024Sao Paulo vs Botafogo1–1
19.09.2024Botafogo vs Sao Paulo0–0
24.07.2024Sao Paulo vs Botafogo2–2
19.08.2023Sao Paulo vs Botafogo0–0
15.04.2023Botafogo vs Sao Paulo2–1
Match statistics

Sao Paulo vs Botafogo

54%Ball Possession46%
14Total Shots14
4Shots on Goal6
6Shots off Goal7
4Blocked Shots1
11Shots inside box9
3Shots outside box5
4Corner Kicks3
0Offsides3
20Fouls19
4Yellow Cards4
5Goalkeeper Saves3
363Total passes311
296Passes accurate239
82%Passes %77%
1.63Expected goals0.77
0.21goals_prevented0.21
Match events

Timeline

  1. 4'⚽LucianoGoal
  2. 27'🟨LucianoYellow card
  3. 27'🟨Gabriel JustinoYellow card
  4. 30'↔LucianoSubstitution · Pedro Ferreira
  5. 44'↔SabinoSubstitution · Luis Osorio
  6. HT · 1-0
  7. 46'↔Lucas VillalbaSubstitution · Kadir Barría
  8. 61'🟨Álvaro MontoroYellow card
  9. 65'↔Kauan ToledoSubstitution · Jordan Barrera
  10. 65'↔Álvaro MontoroSubstitution · Edenilson
  11. 75'↔Pedro FerreiraSubstitution · Djhordney Ferreira
  12. 75'↔FerreirinhaSubstitution · Gonzalo Tapia
  13. 76'↔HuguinhoSubstitution · Joaquín Correa
  14. 80'🟨WendellYellow card
  15. 84'🟨Joaquín CorreaYellow card
  16. 85'🟨RafaelYellow card
  17. 87'↔Gabriel JustinoSubstitution · Chris Ramos
  18. 89'🟨Gonzalo TapiaYellow card
  19. 90'⚽Jordan BarreraGoal
  20. 90+2'🟨Chris RamosYellow card
  21. FT · 1-1
Player ratings

Top performers

Jordan BarreraJordan Barrera25 minutes7.6
ArturArtur90 minutes7.5
Nahuel FerraresiNahuel Ferraresi90 minutes7.3
Santiago RodríguezSantiago Rodríguez90 minutes7.3
RafaelRafael90 minutes7.2
DanielzinhoDanielzinho90 minutes7.2
LucianoLuciano30 minutes7.0
Jonathan CalleriJonathan Calleri90 minutes7.0
Prediction note: football is unpredictable. Team news, injuries, venue changes and confirmed lineups can change the outlook before kickoff. Check official club or competition channels for late updates.
Frequently asked questions

Sao Paulo vs Botafogo prediction FAQs

Jonathan Calleri The same page also brings together form, standings, previous meetings, lineups, events and statistics when available.

Look at recent form, league position, confirmed lineups, injuries, venue information and previous meetings. Late team news can change the match outlook.

Yes. Confirmed lineups, injuries, squad changes, venue updates and other late information can materially change the match context.