Serie A Gameweek 21

Botafogo vs NS Gremio

Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos

Match Preview

Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching

Futmetrix Verdict
45
Botafogo
vs
Gremio
Wed, Sep 16 • 22:30 Português
⚡ Form 52
⚖️ Balance 10
🏆 Stakes 61
⭐ Stars 61
Derby passion meets harsh mid-table reality.

Win Probability

  • Botafogo 55%
  • Draw 26%
  • Gremio 19%

Futmetrix AI estimate

A historic rivalry stripped of title glamour

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. The fierce history between these sides cannot mask the reality of a disjointed mid-table scrap where survival instincts outweigh attacking ambition.

The Setup

Down at the Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos, this classic fixture arrives with a sobering Stakes rating. Botafogo sit 10th, drifting aimlessly in mid-table, while Gremio languish dangerously in 16th, locked in a tense relegation battle. The visitors' patchy Form highlights defensive frailties that their hosts will aim to exploit. Despite the low Balance on paper, derby days have a habit of dragging favorites down to earth.

Key Battle

Arthur Cabral brings his scoring boots against a vulnerable away defense. He will be looking to outshine Gremio's creative spark, Cristian Pavón, who has supplied three assists in his last two outings. This individual Stars quality could be the sole bright spark in an otherwise grinding, physical affair.

Our Prediction

We expect a scrappy 1-1 draw. Botafogo might dictate possession, but Gremio's sheer desperation to pull away from the drop zone will fuel a stubborn rear-guard action, resulting in a frustrating night for the home crowd.

Key Questions

Should I watch this match?

No. A low overall rating suggests a gritty, disjointed affair best left to the diehard fans.

What's the predicted outcome?

A 1-1 draw. Botafogo have the edge in quality, but Gremio's desperation will secure a hard-fought point.

Where are Botafogo and Gremio in the league table?

Botafogo occupy 10th place with 25 points, while Gremio sit precariously in 16th with 21 points.

What is Gremio's current form?

They are struggling, recording three losses, one draw, and just one win in their last five league outings.

Who is the in-form player to watch?

Arthur Cabral is the standout, boasting 3 goals in his last 4 matches and an impressive 7.6 average rating.

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.

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
11/22/2025 Botafogo 3 - 2 Gremio Serie A Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos
09/24/2025 Gremio 1 - 1 Botafogo Serie A Arena do Grêmio
09/29/2024 Botafogo 0 - 0 Gremio Serie A Arena BRB Mané Garrincha
06/16/2024 Gremio 1 - 2 Botafogo Serie A Estádio Kleber José de Andrade
11/09/2023 Botafogo 3 - 4 Gremio Serie A Estádio São Januário
07/09/2023 Gremio 0 - 2 Botafogo Serie A Arena do Grêmio
02/08/2021 Botafogo 2 - 5 Gremio Serie A Estádio Nilton Santos
10/14/2020 Gremio 3 - 1 Botafogo Serie A Arena do Grêmio
10/27/2019 Gremio 3 - 0 Botafogo Serie A Arena do Grêmio
11/22/2025
Serie A Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos
09/24/2025
Serie A Arena do Grêmio
09/29/2024
Serie A Arena BRB Mané Garrincha
06/16/2024
Serie A Estádio Kleber José de Andrade
11/09/2023
Serie A Estádio São Januário
07/09/2023
Serie A Arena do Grêmio
02/08/2021
Serie A Estádio Nilton Santos
10/14/2020
Serie A Arena do Grêmio
10/27/2019
Serie A Arena do Grêmio
Botafogo Win
Gremio Win
Draw

Season Statistics

12
League Position
15
30
Points
28
37
Goals Scored
24
37
Goals Conceded
31

League Standings

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Palmeiras 25 52 45 21 +24 DMirassol 1 - 1 Palmeiras (30-08-2026)WPalmeiras 4 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (23-08-2026)LFluminense 3 - 2 Palmeiras (15-08-2026)DPalmeiras 0 - 0 Internacional (09-08-2026)WVitoria 0 - 4 Palmeiras (30-07-2026)
2 Flamengo 24 48 48 21 +27 WFlamengo 2 - 0 Mirassol (02-09-2026)WFlamengo 3 - 0 Botafogo (30-08-2026)LCruzeiro 2 - 1 Flamengo (22-08-2026)WMirassol 1 - 5 Flamengo (16-08-2026)WFlamengo 2 - 0 Vitoria (09-08-2026)
3 Atletico Paranaense 25 45 37 25 +12 DAtletico Paranaense 3 - 3 Fluminense (30-08-2026)WBotafogo 2 - 3 Atletico Paranaense (24-08-2026)DAtletico Paranaense 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (15-08-2026)WSantos 0 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (09-08-2026)DCorinthians 0 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (30-07-2026)
4 Fluminense 25 42 39 32 +7 DAtletico Paranaense 3 - 3 Fluminense (30-08-2026)WFluminense 2 - 1 Remo (22-08-2026)WFluminense 3 - 2 Palmeiras (15-08-2026)DBotafogo 1 - 1 Fluminense (09-08-2026)DFluminense 0 - 0 Bahia (30-07-2026)
5 Bahia 25 40 37 30 +7 WBahia 3 - 2 Internacional (30-08-2026)WVitoria 0 - 2 Bahia (23-08-2026)DChapecoense-sc 3 - 3 Bahia (16-08-2026)DBahia 0 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (09-08-2026)DFluminense 0 - 0 Bahia (30-07-2026)
6 Cruzeiro 25 39 35 36 -1 LVasco DA Gama 3 - 1 Cruzeiro (30-08-2026)WCruzeiro 2 - 1 Flamengo (22-08-2026)WCorinthians 1 - 2 Cruzeiro (16-08-2026)WCruzeiro 3 - 1 Mirassol (09-08-2026)WCoritiba 0 - 1 Cruzeiro (31-07-2026)
7 Coritiba 25 37 33 33 0 WRemo 2 - 3 Coritiba (31-08-2026)WCoritiba 2 - 1 Corinthians (23-08-2026)DSao Paulo 1 - 1 Coritiba (16-08-2026)WCoritiba 2 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (08-08-2026)LCoritiba 0 - 1 Cruzeiro (31-07-2026)
8 Atletico-MG 24 36 32 28 +4 WAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Vitoria (29-08-2026)DInternacional 0 - 0 Atletico-MG (22-08-2026)WAtletico-MG 3 - 0 Gremio (16-08-2026)DRemo 2 - 2 Atletico-MG (08-08-2026)WPalmeiras 1 - 2 Atletico-MG (26-07-2026)
9 RB Bragantino 24 35 29 25 +4 LSao Paulo 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (29-08-2026)WRB Bragantino 1 - 0 Gremio (23-08-2026)DAtletico Paranaense 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (15-08-2026)LRB Bragantino 0 - 2 Corinthians (09-08-2026)DRB Bragantino 0 - 0 Coritiba (26-07-2026)
10 Corinthians 25 32 26 25 +1 LCorinthians 0 - 1 Santos (30-08-2026)LCoritiba 2 - 1 Corinthians (23-08-2026)LCorinthians 1 - 2 Cruzeiro (16-08-2026)WRB Bragantino 0 - 2 Corinthians (09-08-2026)DCorinthians 0 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (30-07-2026)
11 Sao Paulo 24 30 29 28 +1 WSao Paulo 2 - 1 RB Bragantino (29-08-2026)LChapecoense-sc 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (23-08-2026)DSao Paulo 1 - 1 Coritiba (16-08-2026)LGremio 2 - 1 Sao Paulo (08-08-2026)DFlamengo 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (26-07-2026)
12 Botafogo 24 30 37 40 -3 LFlamengo 3 - 0 Botafogo (30-08-2026)LBotafogo 2 - 3 Atletico Paranaense (24-08-2026)LVitoria 1 - 0 Botafogo (16-08-2026)DBotafogo 1 - 1 Fluminense (09-08-2026)WCruzeiro 0 - 1 Botafogo (26-07-2026)
13 Vitoria 25 29 24 37 -13 LAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Vitoria (29-08-2026)LVitoria 0 - 2 Bahia (23-08-2026)WVitoria 1 - 0 Botafogo (16-08-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 0 Vitoria (09-08-2026)LVitoria 0 - 4 Palmeiras (30-07-2026)
14 Santos 24 29 34 36 -2 WCorinthians 0 - 1 Santos (30-08-2026)DSantos 1 - 1 Mirassol (23-08-2026)WVasco DA Gama 0 - 3 Santos (16-08-2026)LSantos 0 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (09-08-2026)DSantos 2 - 2 Chapecoense-sc (25-07-2026)
15 Gremio 24 28 27 32 -5 WGremio 3 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (30-08-2026)LRB Bragantino 1 - 0 Gremio (23-08-2026)LAtletico-MG 3 - 0 Gremio (16-08-2026)WGremio 2 - 1 Sao Paulo (08-08-2026)DGremio 1 - 1 Fluminense (26-07-2026)
16 Mirassol 24 25 27 37 -10 LFlamengo 2 - 0 Mirassol (02-09-2026)DMirassol 1 - 1 Palmeiras (30-08-2026)DSantos 1 - 1 Mirassol (23-08-2026)LMirassol 1 - 5 Flamengo (16-08-2026)LCruzeiro 3 - 1 Mirassol (09-08-2026)
17 Vasco DA Gama 24 25 27 39 -12 WVasco DA Gama 3 - 1 Cruzeiro (30-08-2026)LPalmeiras 4 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (23-08-2026)LVasco DA Gama 0 - 3 Santos (16-08-2026)DBahia 0 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (09-08-2026)DVasco DA Gama 1 - 1 Mirassol (25-07-2026)
18 Internacional 25 25 26 31 -5 LBahia 3 - 2 Internacional (30-08-2026)DInternacional 0 - 0 Atletico-MG (22-08-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Remo (17-08-2026)DPalmeiras 0 - 0 Internacional (09-08-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Flamengo (29-07-2026)
19 Remo 25 23 30 42 -12 LRemo 2 - 3 Coritiba (31-08-2026)LFluminense 2 - 1 Remo (22-08-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Remo (17-08-2026)DRemo 2 - 2 Atletico-MG (08-08-2026)LMirassol 2 - 1 Remo (29-07-2026)
20 Chapecoense-sc 24 14 25 49 -24 LGremio 3 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (30-08-2026)WChapecoense-sc 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (23-08-2026)DChapecoense-sc 3 - 3 Bahia (16-08-2026)LCoritiba 2 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (08-08-2026)DSantos 2 - 2 Chapecoense-sc (25-07-2026)