Head-to-head overview
25 meetings- Botafogo RJWins
- 7
- Draws32.0% of meetings
- 8
- Sao PauloWins
- 10
- Goals per match
- 2.72
- Over 2.5 goals
- 52.0%
- Both teams scored
- 48.0%
| Date | Season | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-23 |
2026
|
Sao Paulo1–1Botafogo RJ |
| 2025-09-14 |
2025
|
Sao Paulo1–0Botafogo RJ |
| 2025-04-16 |
2025
|
Botafogo RJ2–2Sao Paulo |
| 2024-12-08 |
2024
|
Botafogo RJ2–1Sao Paulo |
| 2024-07-24 |
2024
|
Sao Paulo2–2Botafogo RJ |
| 2023-08-19 |
2023
|
Sao Paulo0–0Botafogo RJ |
| 2023-04-15 |
2023
|
Botafogo RJ2–1Sao Paulo |
| 2022-10-09 |
2022
|
Sao Paulo0–1Botafogo RJ |
| 2022-06-16 |
2022
|
Botafogo RJ1–0Sao Paulo |
| 2021-02-22 |
2020
|
Botafogo RJ1–0Sao Paulo |
| 2020-12-10 |
2020
|
Sao Paulo4–0Botafogo RJ |
| 2019-09-21 |
2019
|
Botafogo RJ1–2Sao Paulo |
| 2019-04-27 |
2019
|
Sao Paulo2–0Botafogo RJ |
| 2018-09-30 |
2018
|
Botafogo RJ2–2Sao Paulo |
| 2018-05-31 |
2018
|
Sao Paulo3–2Botafogo RJ |
| 2017-11-19 |
2017
|
Sao Paulo0–0Botafogo RJ |
| 2017-07-29 |
2017
|
Botafogo RJ3–4Sao Paulo |
| 2016-08-14 |
2016
|
Sao Paulo0–1Botafogo RJ |
| 2016-05-15 |
2016
|
Botafogo RJ0–1Sao Paulo |
| 2014-09-11 |
2014
|
Botafogo RJ2–4Sao Paulo |
| 2014-04-20 |
2014
|
Sao Paulo3–0Botafogo RJ |
| 2013-11-24 |
2013
|
Sao Paulo1–1Botafogo RJ |
| 2013-09-01 |
2013
|
Botafogo RJ0–0Sao Paulo |
| 2012-08-31 |
2012
|
Sao Paulo4–0Botafogo RJ |
| 2012-05-20 |
2012
|
Botafogo RJ4–2Sao Paulo |
Recent matches
Botafogo RJ
| Date | Season | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-19 |
2026
|
Mirassol2–0Botafogo RJ |
| 2026-09-16 |
2026
|
Botafogo RJ3–2Gremio |
| 2026-09-14 |
2026
|
Botafogo RJ1–1Bragantino |
| 2026-09-13 |
2026
|
Botafogo RJ1–1Bragantino |
| 2026-09-06 |
2026
|
Botafogo RJ0–0Palmeiras |
| 2026-08-30 |
2026
|
Flamengo RJ3–0Botafogo RJ |
| 2026-08-25 |
2026
|
Botafogo RJ2–3Athletico-PR |
| 2026-08-16 |
2026
|
Vitoria1–0Botafogo RJ |
Sao Paulo
| Date | Season | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-20 |
2026
|
Sao Paulo1–0Internacional |
| 2026-09-13 |
2026
|
Palmeiras2–0Sao Paulo |
| 2026-09-12 |
2026
|
Palmeiras2–0Sao Paulo |
| 2026-09-05 |
2026
|
Sao Paulo2–0Atletico-MG |
| 2026-08-30 |
2026
|
Sao Paulo2–1Bragantino |
| 2026-08-23 |
2026
|
Chapecoense-SC1–0Sao Paulo |
| 2026-08-16 |
2026
|
Sao Paulo1–1Coritiba |
| 2026-08-08 |
2026
|
Gremio2–1Sao Paulo |
Botafogo RJ
Sao Paulo
Wins
12%
38%
Over 2.5 goals
38%
25%
Both teams scored
50%
38%
Clean sheets
12%
25%
Home & away results
This season · 2026
Botafogo RJ
| Home | Away | 1st goal | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | 0–3 | Flamengo RJ | 1 | 13′ Away |
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | 0–0 | Palmeiras | 2 | – |
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | 2–3 | Athletico-PR | 3 | 11′ Away |
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | 1–1 | Fluminense | 4 | 44′ Home |
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | Bahia | 5 | ||
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | 4–0 | Cruzeiro | 6 | 48′ Home |
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | Atletico-MG | 7 | ||
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | 2–1 | Santos | 8 | 41′ Home |
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | 2–2 | Coritiba | 9 | 33′ Away |
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | 1–1 | Bragantino | 10 | — |
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | 1–1 | Bragantino | 10 | — |
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | Sao Paulo | 11 | ||
| 12 · Botafogo RJ | |||||
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | Vasco | 13 | ||
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | 0–0 | Vitoria | 14 | – |
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | 3–2 | Mirassol | 15 | 11′ Home |
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | 3–1 | Corinthians | 16 | 7′ Home |
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | 2–2 | Internacional | 17 | 54′ Home |
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | 3–2 | Gremio | 18 | 30′ Home |
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | 1–2 | Remo | 19 | 13′ Home |
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | Chapecoense-SC | 20 | ||
Sao Paulo
| Home | Away | 1st goal | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo RJ | 1–1 | Sao Paulo | 11 | 57′ Home |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 2–0 | Sao Paulo | 11 | 45+1′ Home |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 2–0 | Sao Paulo | 11 | — |
| 3 | Athletico-PR | Sao Paulo | 11 | ||
| 4 | Fluminense | 2–1 | Sao Paulo | 11 | 19′ Home |
| 5 | Bahia | Sao Paulo | 11 | ||
| 6 | Cruzeiro | Sao Paulo | 11 | ||
| 7 | Atletico-MG | 1–0 | Sao Paulo | 11 | 64′ Home |
| 8 | Santos | 1–1 | Sao Paulo | 11 | 45+5′ Home |
| 9 | Coritiba | 0–1 | Sao Paulo | 11 | 57′ Away |
| 10 | Bragantino | 1–2 | Sao Paulo | 11 | 36′ Home |
| 11 · Sao Paulo | |||||
| 12 | Botafogo RJ | Sao Paulo | 11 | ||
| 13 | Vasco | 2–1 | Sao Paulo | 11 | 10′ Away |
| 14 | Vitoria | 2–0 | Sao Paulo | 11 | 35′ Home |
| 15 | Mirassol | Sao Paulo | 11 | ||
| 16 | Corinthians | 3–2 | Sao Paulo | 11 | — |
| 17 | Internacional | 1–1 | Sao Paulo | 11 | 23′ Home |
| 18 | Gremio | 2–1 | Sao Paulo | 11 | — |
| 19 | Remo | 1–0 | Sao Paulo | 11 | 90+4′ Home |
| 20 | Chapecoense-SC | 1–0 | Sao Paulo | 11 | 26′ Home |
Botafogo RJ Home
Sao Paulo Away
Wins
Over 1.5
Over 2.5
Over 3.5
Both teams scored
Clean sheets
Scores first
Season analysis
Home, away & overall
Série A · 2026 · Completed league matches only.
Botafogo RJ
| Goals & results | Home15 matches | Away14 matches | Overall29 matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points / match | 1.47 | 1.00 | 1.24 |
| Draws | 46.7% | 14.3% | 31.0% |
| Goals scored / match | 1.67 | 1.21 | 1.45 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.40 | 1.79 | 1.59 |
| Total goals / match | 3.07 | 3.00 | 3.03 |
| Failed to score | 20.0% | 28.6% | 24.1% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 33.3% | 42.9% | 37.9% |
Scoring first & comebacks
| Match situation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores first → leads at half-time | —— | —— |
| Scores first → wins | —— | —— |
| Concedes first → wins | —— | —— |
Scoring order known: 14/15 home.Scoring order known: 28/29 overall. Percentages are shown only when the required data is complete.
Goal timing
Home matches| Minutes | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|
| 0–15 | — | — |
| 16–30 | — | — |
| 31–45 | — | — |
| 46–60 | — | — |
| 61–75 | — | — |
| 76–90 | — | — |
Goal-minute data is not available. “—” means unavailable, not zero. The 31–45 and 76–90 intervals include stoppage time.
Sao Paulo
| Goals & results | Home13 matches | Away15 matches | Overall28 matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points / match | 2.08 | 0.60 | 1.29 |
| Draws | 23.1% | 20.0% | 21.4% |
| Goals scored / match | 1.62 | 0.73 | 1.14 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.77 | 1.47 | 1.14 |
| Total goals / match | 2.38 | 2.20 | 2.29 |
| Failed to score | 7.7% | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 61.5% | 66.7% | 64.3% |
Scoring first & comebacks
| Match situation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores first → leads at half-time | —— | —— |
| Scores first → wins | —— | —— |
| Concedes first → wins | —— | —— |
Scoring order known: 14/15 away.Scoring order known: 27/28 overall. Percentages are shown only when the required data is complete.
Goal timing
Away matches| Minutes | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|
| 0–15 | — | — |
| 16–30 | — | — |
| 31–45 | — | — |
| 46–60 | — | — |
| 61–75 | — | — |
| 76–90 | — | — |
Goal-minute data is not available. “—” means unavailable, not zero. The 31–45 and 76–90 intervals include stoppage time.
Two perspectives
What each model says about this match
The strength model considers results adjusted for opponent quality; the goals model uses recent form. Differences between them deserve a closer look.
| Model | Botafogo RJ | Draw | Sao Paulo | How it works |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength (Elo) | 48.7% | 23.8% | 27.4% | Historical results adjusted for opponent quality and the league's home advantage |
| Goals (Poisson) | 31.3% | 26.5% | 41.7% | Each team's recent attack and defence relative to the league average |
1.16–1.38
Model expected goals
46.3%
Probability of over 2.5 goals
51.1%
Both teams to score
1-1
Most likely score, at 12.6%
Most likely scores
1-112.6%
0-110.9%
1-09.1%
1-28.7%
0-07.9%
0-27.5%
Strength and dominance
Team strength and finishing efficiency
Recent results need context. These measures account for opponent quality and the balance of play.
| Measure | Botafogo RJ | Sao Paulo | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength (Elo) | 1532 | 1509 | The league average is 1500. A higher rating indicates stronger results after adjusting for opponent quality. |
| Change over the last 10 | -34 | -10 | Rating gained or lost over the last ten matches |
| Opposition strength | 1520 | 1534 | Average opponent rating over the last 20 matches. Above 1500 indicates a tougher schedule. |
Goals
When teams score and how matches unfold
Averages hide the distribution. Teams with similar goals per match can have very different patterns of scorelines.
Goals by half
| Team | 1H scored | 2H scored | 1H conceded | 2H conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botafogo RJ | 0.58 | 0.74 | 0.68 | 0.68 |
| Sao Paulo | 0.63 | 0.53 | 0.37 | 0.95 |
Total goals
| Team | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botafogo RJ | 10% | 8% | 18% | 25% | 40% |
| Sao Paulo | 0% | 22% | 35% | 25% | 18% |
Context
Coming into the match
Home and away performance, rest since the last match, and each team's manager.
1.33
Botafogo RJ at home, 12 matches
0.18
Sao Paulo away, 11 matches
63d
Days of rest for Botafogo RJ
62d
Days of rest for Sao Paulo
—
Manager of Botafogo RJ
—
Manager of Sao Paulo
0
Matches for Botafogo RJ in the last 14 days
0
Matches for Sao Paulo in the last 14 days
27
Points for Botafogo RJ behind the leaders, and 4 above the relegation zone
27
Points for Sao Paulo behind the leaders, and 4 above the relegation zone
2.59
League goals per match
27.3%
League draw rate
Statistics
Side-by-side comparison
Averages over each team's last 20 matches. The left bar represents Botafogo RJ, the right bar represents Sao Paulo.
On the ball
5.05
7.05
corners
13.79
14.26
fouls
3.07
2.5
yellow cards
Recent form
| Team | Last 10 | PPG | goals | streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botafogo RJ | LWDDDLLLDW | 1.00 | 0.90–1.40 | 1L |
| Sao Paulo | WLLWWLDLDL | 1.10 | 0.90–1.20 | 1W |
At half-time
| Team | ahead | level | behind | comeback wins | lead lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botafogo RJ | 7 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| Sao Paulo | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
Squads
Injuries and suspensions
0 players reported unavailable or doubtful across both teams, with the reason.
Botafogo RJ
No absences reported.
Sao Paulo
No absences reported.
Newsroom
News about both teams
No recent news linked to these teams.