Botafogo 2 - 3 FT Atletico Paranaense
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Joao Cruz 11'
K. Viveros (Dantas) 13'
35' Kauan Toledo
HT
46' โ Kauan Toledo โJunior Santos
โ Luiz Gustavo โJ. Portilla 46'
โ Leozinho โK. A. Calderon Vargas 46'
โ Joao Cruz โDudu Kogitzki 61'
63' โ Allan โHuguinho
63' โ C. Medina โK. Barria
68' Edenilson
72' โ Edenilson โS. Rodriguez
Dantas 77'
K. Viveros (K. A. Calderon Vargas) 78'
80' โ A. Montoro โMatheus Martins
85' S. Rodriguez
โ K. Viveros โRenan Peixoto 85'
90'+2 K. Barria (Danilo Pereira)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Botafogo
Goalkeepers
Gabriel Batista 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Vitinho
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Nahuel Ferraresi
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
75%
Pass Acc
Gabriel Justino 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alex Telles
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Cristian Medina 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Allan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Edenรญlson 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
รlvaro Montoro
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Kauan Toledo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Danilo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Cleber 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rhyan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kadu Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Ponte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marรงal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Huguinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domingos Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Rodrรญguez 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Jรบnior Santos
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kadir Barrรญa
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.6
Rating
Lucas Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Martins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atletico Paranaense
Goalkeepers
Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dantas 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Juan Felipe Aguirre 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Arthur Dias
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
40%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Gastรณn Benavรญdez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jรกdson 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Luiz Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Joรฃo Cruz 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Stiven Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Leonardo Caetano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Kevin Viveros 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Mycael
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Gilberto Jรบnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lรฉo Pelรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Terรกn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antรดnio Feliphe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Camilo Portilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chiqueti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Zapelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kerwin Vargas 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
50
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Jorge Luis Rivaldo Pinto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renan Peixoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2026 | Atletico Paranaense | 4 - 1 | Botafogo | Serie A | Arena da Baixada |
| 10/05/2024 | Atletico Paranaense | 0 - 1 | Botafogo | Serie A | Ligga Arena |
| 06/19/2024 | Botafogo | 1 - 1 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Estรกdio Nilton Santos |
| 10/22/2023 | Botafogo | 1 - 1 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Estรกdio Nilton Santos |
| 06/03/2023 | Atletico Paranaense | 1 - 0 | Botafogo | Serie A | Arena da Baixada |
| 06/01/2023 | Botafogo | 1 - 0 (PEN 2-4) | Atletico Paranaense | Copa Do Brasil | Estรกdio Nilton Santos |
| 05/18/2023 | Atletico Paranaense | 3 - 2 | Botafogo | Copa Do Brasil | Arena da Baixada |
| 11/13/2022 | Atletico Paranaense | 3 - 0 | Botafogo | Serie A | Arena da Baixada |
| 07/24/2022 | Botafogo | 2 - 0 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Estรกdio Nilton Santos |
| 01/06/2021 | Botafogo | 0 - 2 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Estรกdio Nilton Santos |
03/29/2026
10/05/2024
06/19/2024
10/22/2023
06/03/2023
06/01/2023
05/18/2023
11/13/2022
07/24/2022
01/06/2021
Botafogo Win
Atletico Paranaense Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +24
P: 23 GD: +24
P: 24 GD: +12
P: 24 GD: +7
P: 24 GD: +1
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 23 GD: +5
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: 0
P: 24 GD: -12
P: 23 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 23 GD: -7
P: 23 GD: -10
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 23 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 29 GD: +32
P: 29 GD: +27
P: 29 GD: +12
P: 29 GD: +11
P: 29 GD: +4
P: 29 GD: +7
P: 29 GD: +5
P: 29 GD: +2
P: 30 GD: 0
P: 29 GD: -10
P: 29 GD: +1
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 29 GD: -5
P: 29 GD: -6
P: 29 GD: -9
P: 29 GD: -4
P: 29 GD: -5
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 30 GD: -15
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Botafogo
Atletico Paranaense
Botafogo
Atletico Paranaense
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Smash and Grab: Paranaense Survive Nilton Santos Siege
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 98/100. A breathtaking clash of styles where clinical finishing ultimately triumphed over relentless but wasteful attacking pressure.
The Early Shockwave
Botafogo took to the pitch at Estรกdio Nilton Santos expecting to dominate the tempo, but Atletico Paranaense had other ideas entirely. The visitors unleashed a masterclass in counter-attacking efficiency right from the opening whistle. The massive Stakes in this upper-table clash were evident early on, as Joao Cruz silenced the home crowd with a devastating finish in the 11th minute. Before the hosts could fully regroup, K. Viveros doubled the advantage just two minutes later, tapping in a sharp move orchestrated by Dantas. The sheer Intensity of this opening quarter-hour left Botafogo completely shell-shocked. Despite controlling possession and pushing numbers forward, the home side found themselves facing a massive two-goal mountain to climb against an extremely organized defensive unit.
A Siege and a Wall
As the match progressed, the pattern shifted into a suffocating, one-sided siege. Botafogo launched a staggering 32 total shots, setting up camp in the opposition's defensive third and forcing 13 corners. Yet, the Balance of the match was stubbornly maintained by one man: Santos. The visiting goalkeeper delivered an absolute masterclass, pulling off six crucial saves to repeatedly frustrate the home attackers. Whenever Botafogo looked primed to break the deadlock, Santos stood tall. Despite the overwhelming shot disparity, Paranaense extended their lead when Viveros completed his brace with a 78th-minute strike, assisted brilliantly by substitute K. A. Calderon Vargas. The visitors managed just seven total shots all evening, yet found the back of the net three timesโa spectacular showcase of ruthless efficiency.
Late Drama and Consolation
Refusing to surrender quietly, Botafogo threw everything they had into a chaotic final ten minutes. The introduction of S. Rodriguez sparked a remarkable, albeit delayed, resurgence. The substitute struck beautifully in the 85th minute, finally shattering Santosโs resistance and injecting a late surge of belief into the home stands. Deep into stoppage time, K. Barria connected with a cut-back from Danilo Pereira to score again, amplifying the night's massive Upset Factor. However, time ran out on their dramatic comeback attempt. This gritty 3-2 victory solidifies Paranaense's firm grip on third place in the Serie A standings, proving that precision trumps possession. For the home side, it remains a wildly bitter pill to swallow after comprehensively dominating the offensive statistics.
Key Questions
What made Santos the Man of the Match?
Santos was simply magnificent, delivering six crucial saves to completely frustrate Botafogoโs staggering 32-shot attacking siege.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Paranaenseโs lethal early counter-attacks paired with Botafogoโs desperate, chaotic late surge created a frantic and highly entertaining match.
How did substitute Santos change the game?
While not a substitute, starting goalkeeper Santos defined the match, producing six heroic saves to withstand the home side's immense attacking pressure.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Title Ambitions Face a Stern Rio Reality Check
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. Our verdict suggests the oddsmakers are underestimating a relentless visiting side primed to exploit home frailties.
The Setup
The action unfolds at the Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos on August 24, 2026. Botafogo sits comfortably mid-table, yet their patchy run translates to a modest Form rating. They welcome an Atletico Paranaense outfit riding an unbeaten five-match streak and firmly locked in the title race. The Stakes here are strictly asymmetricalโroutine points for the hosts, vital ground for the visitors. A low Balance assessment hints at contrasting tactical approaches, while a high Stars rating guarantees individual brilliance will light up the pitch when the structure breaks down.
Key Battle
Nahuel Ferraresi anchors the home defence with gritty consistency, but he faces a monumental task against Kevin Viveros. The visiting attacker loves finding pockets of space behind the backline, meaning the outcome of this duel could easily crack the game wide open.
Our Prediction
We expect a gritty 1-1 draw. The home side will leverage the crowd to grab an early lead, but Atletico's sheer offensive quality should see them claw back an equalizer in a chaotic final twenty minutes.