Serie A Regular Season - 19
Botafogo 2 - 1 FT Santos
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
25' Huguinho
Thaciano 26'
41' L. E. Jales do Nascimento (Kauan Toledo)
A. Barreal 45'+2
45'+2 Matheus Martins
HT
↓ Gustavo Henrique ↑C. Oliva 54'
A. Barreal 57'
↓ Miguelito ↑Nadson 64'
↓ Thaciano ↑Rony 64'
64' ↓ Matheus Martins ↑S. Rodriguez
↓ Igor Vinicius ↑Gabriel Menino 71'
↓ B. Rollheiser ↑Gabriel Bontempo 71'
79' ↓ Kauan Toledo ↑K. Barria
79' ↓ L. E. Jales do Nascimento ↑Edenilson
80' N. Ferraresi
86' ↓ Alex Telles ↑Marcal
86' ↓ Vitinho ↑M. Ponte
90'+5 K. Barria
90'+5 K. Barria
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Botafogo
Goalkeepers
Léo Linck 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Vitinho 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Gabriel Justino 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Nahuel Ferraresi 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
75
Passes
6
Duels
Alex Telles 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Lucas Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Huguinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Medina 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Matheus Martins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
Kauan Toledo 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Cleber Lucas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raul
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Anthony
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kadu Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marçal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Ponte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Barrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edenilson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kadir Barría 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Santos
Goalkeepers
Gabriel Brazão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Igor Vinícius
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Lucas Veríssimo
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Luan Peres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Escobar 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Gustavo Henrique Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Willian Arão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguelito
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Benjamín Rollheiser
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Álvaro Barreal 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.3
Rating
Forwards
Thaciano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Diogenes
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adonis Frías
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Paulo Ananias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Menino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Bontempo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Oliva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Mendes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nadson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davizinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rony
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robinho Júnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2025 | Botafogo | 2 - 2 | Santos | Serie A | Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos |
| 06/01/2025 | Santos | 0 - 1 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estadio Urbano Caldeira |
| 11/26/2023 | Botafogo | 1 - 1 | Santos | Serie A | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 07/23/2023 | Santos | 2 - 2 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 11/10/2022 | Botafogo | 3 - 0 | Santos | Serie A | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 07/21/2022 | Santos | 2 - 0 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 01/17/2021 | Santos | 2 - 1 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estádio Urbano Caldeira |
| 09/20/2020 | Botafogo | 0 - 0 | Santos | Serie A | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 11/03/2019 | Santos | 4 - 1 | Botafogo | Serie A | Urbano Caldeira |
| 07/21/2019 | Botafogo | 0 - 1 | Santos | Serie A | Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos |
Botafogo Win
Santos Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +19
P: 18 GD: +19
P: 19 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +5
P: 19 GD: +6
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: -3
P: 19 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: -2
P: 19 GD: -3
P: 19 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: -2
P: 19 GD: -4
P: 19 GD: -4
P: 19 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 19 GD: -11
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 21 | 47 | 38 | 16 | +22 | |
| 2 | Flamengo | 20 | 39 | 37 | 18 | +19 | |
| 3 | Atletico Paranaense | 21 | 37 | 28 | 19 | +9 | |
| 4 | Fluminense | 21 | 34 | 30 | 25 | +5 | |
| 5 | Bahia | 21 | 32 | 29 | 25 | +4 | |
| 6 | RB Bragantino | 20 | 31 | 26 | 20 | +6 | |
| 7 | Botafogo | 20 | 29 | 34 | 32 | +2 | |
| 8 | Corinthians | 21 | 29 | 22 | 20 | +2 | |
| 9 | Atletico-MG | 20 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 0 | |
| 10 | Coritiba | 20 | 27 | 25 | 27 | -2 | |
| 11 | Cruzeiro | 20 | 27 | 26 | 30 | -4 | |
| 12 | Sao Paulo | 20 | 26 | 25 | 23 | +2 | |
| 13 | Vitoria | 21 | 26 | 22 | 31 | -9 | |
| 14 | Mirassol | 20 | 23 | 23 | 27 | -4 | |
| 15 | Santos | 20 | 22 | 29 | 33 | -4 | |
| 16 | Internacional | 21 | 22 | 23 | 27 | -4 | |
| 17 | Gremio | 20 | 22 | 22 | 26 | -4 | |
| 18 | Vasco DA Gama | 20 | 21 | 23 | 31 | -8 | |
| 19 | Remo | 21 | 21 | 24 | 34 | -10 | |
| 20 | Chapecoense B | 20 | 10 | 19 | 41 | -22 |
P: 21 GD: +22
P: 20 GD: +19
P: 21 GD: +9
P: 21 GD: +5
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: +6
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 21 GD: +2
P: 20 GD: 0
P: 20 GD: -2
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 21 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -10
20 Chapecoense B 10 pts
P: 20 GD: -22
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Stoppage-Time Strike Shatters Santos After Shooting Gallery
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. A relentless display of attacking football hinged on goalkeeping heroics before a late substitution entirely flipped the script.
Early Fireworks
The Estádio Nilton Santos crackled with energy as Botafogo hosted a desperate Santos side looking to claw away from the lower reaches of the Serie A table. The Intensity was palpable from the opening exchanges. The visitors launched relentless waves of attacks, with Willian Arão pulling the strings masterfully in the middle of the park. His distribution allowed the away side to edge possession, stringing together precise passing sequences to unsettle the home defence. Despite the away side pressing high and controlling 52% of the ball, it was the hosts who struck the first decisive blow. A beautifully weighted lay-off from Kauan Toledo allowed L. E. Jales do Nascimento to smash home against the run of play in the 41st minute, altering the halftime dynamic.
The Goalkeeping Clinic
The visitors restored Balance swiftly following the restart, proving their attacking intent was no fluke. A. Barreal found the back of the net in the 57th minute, sparking an absolute bombardment on the home goal. A staggering 39 combined shots peppered the penalty areas over the course of the evening, turning the pitch into a chaotic shooting gallery. Yet, Léo Linck stood like an impenetrable titan between the posts for Botafogo. The heroic keeper produced eight crucial saves, repelling a fierce Santos attack that generated 16 shots inside the box alone. Without his sensational reflexes and commanding presence during these high-pressure moments, the visitors would have certainly capitalised on their momentum and run away with all three points.
The Late Sting
The sheer Stakes of this encounter meant a draw suited neither side, and the climax delivered pure theatre. Introduced in the 79th minute, K. Barria cemented his status as a legendary super-sub. In the 90th minute, as legs tired and defenders lost focus, he seized his fleeting moment to grab the dramatic match-winner, breaking Santos hearts just as the whistle loomed. The pivotal result solidifies Botafogo’s mid-table standing, pushing them further up the ladder, while leaving the frustrated visitors nervously checking their rearview mirror near the drop zone. The low Upset Factor on paper simply does not tell the story of how closely contested and genuinely electrifying this late-night Brazilian fixture truly was.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Léo Linck?
Léo Linck was the starting goalkeeper who made 8 saves. The actual dramatic 90th-minute match-winner was brilliantly scored by substitute K. Barria.
How did substitute Léo Linck change the game?
Léo Linck started in goal and made crucial saves. It was K. Barria who came off the bench in the 79th minute to score the winner.
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.
Defensive Chaos Promises Entertainment
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. With just one point separating them in mid-table, glaring defensive frailties on both sides guarantee an entertaining shootout.
The Setup
Botafogo and Santos arrive at the Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos desperate to find some stability. A paltry Stakes rating reflects their 12th and 15th place standings, far removed from the intensity of a title race. But do not let the mid-table reality fool you into skipping this fixture. Neither side can defend properly. They concede a combined 3.8 goals per match. That chaotic Form promises absolute entertainment for the neutral viewer. Botafogo leak goals at an alarming rate on home soil, while Santos travel with equal vulnerability at the back. A modest Balance score highlights a slight edge for the hosts, but the real draw is the attacking talent on display. A soaring Stars rating confirms both sides pack enough pure firepower to completely ignore their defensive nightmares. This is a classic case of trying to outscore your own mistakes.
Key Battle
Arthur Cabral vs Neymar. Cabral is tearing up the league right now for the hosts. His raw physical presence and lethal finishing will terrorize the fragile Santos backline all evening. On the other side, Neymar brings pure, unadulterated chaos. If the home side gives him an inch of space in the final third, he will ruthlessly punish them. It is brute force going head-to-head against world-class technical brilliance.
Our Prediction
We expect a frantic, high-scoring draw. Botafogo will strike early, leveraging the home crowd to pin the visitors back. Santos will inevitably claw their way back through sheer individual brilliance on the counter. Neither defense possesses the discipline to hold a lead for 90 minutes. A 2-2 shootout feels inevitable.