Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
20' Arthur Cabral
24' Marçal
HT
↓ Maurício Magalhães Prado ↑Jhon Arias 63'
↓ Lucas Evangelista ↑Vitor Roque 63'
68' ↓ Lucas Villalba ↑Júnior Santos
68' ↓ Vitinho ↑Mateo Ponte
73' ↓ Arthur Cabral ↑Kadir Barría
76' Álvaro Montoro
Marlon Freitas 77'
78' ↓ Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira ↑Edenilson
78' ↓ Álvaro Montoro ↑Cristian Medina
↓ Agustin Giay ↑Khellven Douglas Silva Oliveira 80'
↓ Felipe Anderson ↑Emiliano Martínez 80'
↓ Andreas Pereira ↑Larson Torna Ferreira dos Santos 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Botafogo
Goalkeepers
Gabriel Batista 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Vitinho 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
N. Ferraresi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
L. Monzón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marçal
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Huguinho 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Danilo Santos
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
L. Villalba 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Álvaro Montoro 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Danilo
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Arthur Cabral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
Warleson 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Justino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Ponte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Abdias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Allan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edenílson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domingos Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kauan Toledo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Emanuel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Barria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Júnior Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Palmeiras
Goalkeepers
Carlos Miguel
OCTOPUS
4
Saves
4
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
A. Giay
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
G. Gómez
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
A. Barboza 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.0
Rating
J. Piquerez
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Andreas Pereira 
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
59
Passes
7
Duels
Lucas Evangelista
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Marlon Freitas
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
91
Passes
4
Duels
Maurício 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Felipe Anderson
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
49
Passes
16
Duels
Forwards
J. López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Marcelo Lomba
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Murilo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khellven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Fuchs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erick Machado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Larson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Arias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitor Roque
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Heittor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | Palmeiras | 2 - 1 | Botafogo | Serie A | Allianz Parque |
| 08/17/2025 | Botafogo | 0 - 1 | Palmeiras | Serie A | Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos |
| 06/28/2025 | Palmeiras | 1 - 0 (AET) | Botafogo | FIFA Club World Cup | Lincoln Financial Field |
| 03/30/2025 | Palmeiras | 0 - 0 | Botafogo | Serie A | Allianz Parque |
| 11/27/2024 | Palmeiras | 1 - 3 | Botafogo | Serie A | Allianz Parque |
| 08/22/2024 | Palmeiras | 2 - 2 | Botafogo | CONMEBOL Libertadores | Allianz Parque |
| 08/15/2024 | Botafogo | 2 - 1 | Palmeiras | CONMEBOL Libertadores | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 07/18/2024 | Botafogo | 1 - 0 | Palmeiras | Serie A | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 11/02/2023 | Botafogo | 3 - 4 | Palmeiras | Serie A | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 06/25/2023 | Palmeiras | 0 - 1 | Botafogo | Serie A | Allianz Parque |
Botafogo Win
Palmeiras Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +30
P: 26 GD: +24
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: +1
P: 26 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: +2
P: 25 GD: +3
P: 25 GD: +3
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -3
P: 25 GD: -6
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +24
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +12
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: +2
P: 25 GD: +3
P: 25 GD: +3
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Stalemate at the Nilton Santos: Goalkeepers Shine in Frustrating Draw
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. Outstanding goalkeeping heroics transformed what could have easily been a goal-fest into a gritty, scoreless deadlock with massive implications for both ends of the table.
The Siege Begins
The clash at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos opened with palpable Intensity right out of the gate. Palmeiras immediately established their tactical grip, dominating possession with a suffocating 67% of the ball as they pinned the hosts deep in their own half. Despite this overwhelming territorial dominance and a relentless barrage of corner kicks, finding a clear path to goal proved surprisingly complicated. On the left flank, J. Piquerez acted as the absolute architect of the away side's offense, whipping in dangerous deliveries and orchestrating five key passes to pry apart the deep defensive block. Yet, every single time the visitors breached the final third with intent, they crashed directly into a highly organised, resilient backline that was entirely determined to weather the early storm.
Battle of the Shot-Stoppers
The true narrative of this tense affair was undeniably the spectacular duel between the posts. A staggering combined 31 shots turned the pitch into a chaotic shooting gallery, yet the Balance of power remained stubbornly deadlocked thanks to absolute heroics in both nets. Gabriel Batista stood like an impenetrable wall for Botafogo, producing five crucial, sprawling saves to entirely frustrate the title challengers. Not to be overshadowed, Carlos Miguel perfectly matched his counterpart at the other end, aggressively charging off his line and denying four clear-cut counter-attacking opportunities. When a late red card suddenly reduced the visitors to ten men, the tactical landscape shifted dramatically in midfield, but the invisible forcefield surrounding both goals simply refused to break under any circumstance.
Points Dropped and Lessons Learned
When the final whistle finally echoed around the stadium, the scoreless reality set in for two sides grappling with vastly different ambitions. The Stakes were genuinely astronomical for a visiting squad desperately chasing down the Serie A leaders, making this singular dropped point feel like a monumental missed opportunity in a razor-thin title race. Conversely, the passionate home supporters will wholeheartedly embrace the Upset Factor of holding a continental heavyweight at bay, securing a wildly vital point in their grueling mid-table scrap to permanently avoid the relegation drop zone. It was a fascinating nil-nil draw that completely lacked goals, but certainly never lacked tactical drama, leaving both sets of managers with plenty to ponder.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Botafogo's season?
This gritty point provides crucial breathing room in their mid-table fight, proving their defensive resilience against top-tier opposition as they look to steer clear of relegation danger.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
While the chaotic tempo led to 31 total shots, it also caused frantic finishing. Ultimately, brilliant goalkeeping overshadowed the attacking execution on both sides.
What is the Choque-Rei?
The Choque-Rei is the rivalry between Botafogo and Palmeiras, a passionate regional rivalry with deep local significance.
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 Charge Meets Mid-Table Resistance
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. Our verdict: A high-stakes derby where Botafogo's desperation to climb the table collides with Palmeiras's relentless push for the title.
The Setup
On September 06, 2026, Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos hosts a fixture steeped in local rivalry. Palmeiras arrive sitting proudly at the summit of the league with 51 points, boasting a strong Form rating that highlights their pedigree on the road. The hosts, Botafogo, languish in 12th place on 30 points and desperately need a statement victory for local bragging rights. Despite the 21-point gap, our off-the-charts Balance score suggests this will be a ferociously tight affair. The Stakes are enormous, combining derby day intensity with a genuine title race narrative for the visitors. A modest but noticeable injection of Stars ensures there is ample individual quality to unlock tight defenses.
Key Battle
This contest will be decided in the engine room. The home side's midfield block must find a way to disrupt the fluid, high-tempo transitions of the visitors. If the hosts sit too deep, they risk inviting relentless pressure; if they push up recklessly, the league leaders will exploit the space behind the defensive line.
Our Prediction
We expect the visitors to control the early tempo, forcing the hosts into a defensive shell. The home side will rely heavily on set-pieces and quick counter-attacks, but the away team's superior attacking depth should eventually break the deadlock in the second half. A hard-fought 2-1 victory for the league leaders is our take.