Serie A Regular Season - 17
Sao Paulo 1 - 1 FT Botafogo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' Luciano
27' Luciano
G. Justino 27'
30' ↓ Luciano ↑Pedro Ferreira
44' ↓ Sabino ↑Luis Osorio
HT
↓ L. M. Villalba Jaume ↑K. Barria 46'
Arthur Cabral 56'
A. Montoro 61'
↓ A. Montoro ↑Edenilson 65'
↓ Kauan Toledo ↑J. Barrera 65'
75' ↓ Ferreira ↑G. Tapia
75' ↓ Pedro Ferreira ↑Djhordney
↓ Huguinho ↑J. Correa 76'
80' Wendell
J. Correa 84'
85' Rafael
↓ G. Justino ↑C. Ramos 87'
89' G. Tapia
J. Barrera 90'
C. Ramos 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sao Paulo
Goalkeepers
Rafael 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lucas Ramon 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alan Javier Franco 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sabino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
44
Entry
Wendell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Danielzinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Maia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Artur 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Luciano 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ferreirinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Jonathan Calleri 
MAGNET
40
Activity
40
Activity
16
Passes
24
Duels
BENCH
Carlos Coronel 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luis Osorio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Leonardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cédric Soares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
75
Entry
Luan Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipe Negrucci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djhordney Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Santana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Tapia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Botafogo
Goalkeepers
Neto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Vitinho 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Nahuel Ferraresi
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
79%
Duel Win %
Gabriel Justino 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Marçal
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Lucas Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Huguinho
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Santiago Rodríguez
MAGNET
62
Activity
62
Activity
45
Passes
17
Duels
Álvaro Montoro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Arthur Cabral
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Kauan Toledo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Raul
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Caio Roque
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ythallo
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
Edenilson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Barrera 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Newton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Valle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wallace Davi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kadir Barría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joaquín Correa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2025 | Sao Paulo | 1 - 0 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estadio Do MorumBIS |
| 04/16/2025 | Botafogo | 2 - 2 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos |
| 12/08/2024 | Botafogo | 2 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 09/26/2024 | Sao Paulo | 1 - 1 (PEN 4-5) | Botafogo | CONMEBOL Libertadores | MorumBIS |
| 09/19/2024 | Botafogo | 0 - 0 | Sao Paulo | CONMEBOL Libertadores | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 07/24/2024 | Sao Paulo | 2 - 2 | Botafogo | Serie A | MorumBIS |
| 08/19/2023 | Sao Paulo | 0 - 0 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo |
| 04/15/2023 | Botafogo | 2 - 1 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 10/09/2022 | Sao Paulo | 0 - 1 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo |
| 06/16/2022 | Botafogo | 1 - 0 | Sao Paulo | Serie A | Estádio Nilton Santos |
Sao Paulo Win
Botafogo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +16
P: 16 GD: +12
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -1
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -5
P: 16 GD: -5
P: 17 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +15
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Barrera Breaks Tricolor Hearts at the Death
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. A tactical tug-of-war ended in dramatic fashion as a late substitution flipped the script entirely.
The Early Breakthrough
The MorumBIS was rocking from the very first exchanges. Sao Paulo needed just four minutes to draw blood when Luciano found the back of the net. They edged possession with 54%, looking incredibly comfortable dictating the tempo. The sheer Intensity of their pressing left the visitors chasing shadows early on. Artur was pulling the strings masterfully in midfield, delivering three key passes that repeatedly sliced through the defensive lines. For a while, it seemed the hosts would comfortably coast toward solidifying their Copa Libertadores promotion spot.
The Goalkeeping Masterclass
But Botafogo refused to lie down, completely shifting the Balance of play after the break. The match transformed into an absolute shooting gallery, with 28 shots raining down across the pitch. Rafael stood like a wall between the posts, executing five crucial saves to keep the home side's narrow lead intact. The visitors thought they had finally cracked the code in the 56th minute. Arthur Cabral wheeled away in celebration, only for VAR to ruthlessly chalk the goal off for offside. The tension was palpable as the clock ticked down.
The Ultimate Super Sub
You simply cannot switch off in this league. The away bench rolled the dice on 65 minutes, throwing J. Barrera into the fray. Just as the stadium prepared to celebrate three vital points, the ultimate Upset Factor materialized. Deep into the 90th minute, Barrera struck a devastating equalizer to silence the crowd. The 1-1 draw leaves the hosts kicking themselves, squandering a chance to close the 11-point gap on the league leaders. Meanwhile, it is a massive morale boost for the visitors in their hunt for Copa Sudamericana football.
Key Questions
Did Sao Paulo deserve the late equalizer?
It was actually Botafogo who scored the late equalizer. J. Barrera's 90th-minute strike snatched a dramatic point, punishing Sao Paulo for not killing the match earlier.
How did substitute Rafael change the game?
Rafael was actually Sao Paulo's starting goalkeeper, not a substitute. He put on a masterclass with five crucial saves, nearly securing all three points for his side.
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.
Sao Paulo Seek Stability as Botafogo Come Out Swinging
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. With the hosts dropping points and the visitors finding their offensive rhythm, this clash promises goals and defensive vulnerability in equal measure.
The Setup
Currently clinging to fourth place, Sao Paulo face a worrying drop in Form—boasting just one win in five—that leaves the door wide open. Botafogo arrive at Estadio Do MorumBIS sitting 14th, but their two games in hand and attacking output tell a different story. The Stakes are massive for the home side to consolidate their top-four status, while the visitors look to exploit a tactical Balance that leans heavily toward high-scoring chaos. With both sides combining for an expected 3.6 goals per match, defensive solidity has clearly been sacrificed for entertainment value.
Key Battle
Sao Paulo's Luciano has been the sharp end of the spear, proving relentless in the final third. He faces off against Botafogo's midfield general Danilo, who dictates the tempo, provides the necessary Stars quality, and can easily dismantle unsteady defensive lines with incisive passing.
Our Prediction
Expect an open, frenetic contest from the opening whistle. Sao Paulo's home advantage gives them a slender edge, but their leaky backline guarantees Botafogo will get on the scoresheet. A 2-1 win for the hosts looks likely, decided by a chaotic scramble late in the second half.