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Botafogo

BOT

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Form: WLLLL
Squad Size 47
City Rio de Janeiro
Stadium Estádio Nilton Santos
Founded 1904

Botafogo occupy 7th in Serie A with 29 points collected, in concerning form. The numbers reflect stability - neither the anxiety of relegation nor the ecstasy of title challenges. Mid-table security provides foundation, but ambition requires more.

Match Coverage

Botafogo results, scores, and our take on recent matches

Date
Match
Score
League
Coverage

A smash-and-grab at the Governador Magalhães Pinto! Botafogo survive an absolute onslaught to steal a 1-0 win on the road. A masterclass in soaking up pressure. #SerieA #Botafogo #Cruzeiro

Botafogo's Defensive Masterclass Stuns Cruzeiro Our take is that clinical execution easily trumps territorial control in a match decided by sheer defensive willpower. The Early Siege The hosts wasted absolutely no time attempting to turn the Governador Magalhães Pinto into their own personal shooting gallery. Cruzeiro dominated possession with 61%...
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Total dominance, zero reward. Botafogo fired 19 shots and camped in the penalty area, but an absolute goalkeeping masterclass ensured a goalless stalemate in Rio. #Brasileirao #Botafogo #Vitoria

Goalkeeping Heroics Deny Dominant Fogão in Rio A one-sided attacking siege yielded no reward as a spectacular display of shot-stopping turned an expected home victory into a frustrating stalemate. The Opening Exchange Botafogo immediately set a relentless Intensity under the lights at Estádio Nilton Santos. The hosts seized control of...
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A relentless 39-shot thriller at Estádio Nilton Santos ends in heartbreak. Léo Linck's heroic 8 saves paved the way for K. Barria's dramatic 90th-minute winner! The table never lies. #Botafogo #Santos #SerieA

Stoppage-Time Strike Shatters Santos After Shooting Gallery 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...
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A massive red card changed everything! Bahia pounded the penalty area after the break, completing a dramatic 90th-minute turnaround to secure vital points at home. Incredible scenes! #SerieA #Bahia

Last-Gasp Heroics: Duarte Completes Dramatic Comeback Win An astonishing display of second-half dominance triggered by a pivotal red card, culminating in a deserved stoppage-time triumph. The Opening Stanza The atmosphere inside Arena Fonte Nova was electric from the start, but the early exchanges belonged firmly to Botafogo . Just seven...
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The scoreboard says 1-1, but the real story is Botafogo's refusal to die. A 90th-minute stunner silenced the MorumBIS after a goalkeeping masterclass! 🇧🇷🧤🔥 #SaoPaulo #Botafogo #SerieA

Barrera Breaks Tricolor Hearts at the Death 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...
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The scoreboard screams a comfortable home win, but the chaos of 32 shots tells another story. A masterclass in clinical finishing leaves the away side in deep trouble. ⚽🔥 #SerieA #Botafogo #SCCP

Cabral Masterclass Decides Crucial Serie A Clash A ruthless striking display punished a wasteful performance, completely shifting the momentum of the relegation battle. Early Exchanges The sheer Stakes of this encounter were evident immediately at Estádio Nilton Santos. With both sides desperate for points to pull away from the drop...
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The scoreboard says 1-1, but the pitch told a different story. Cassierra's strike looked enough until Cabral's 90th-minute heroics snatched a dramatic point for the visitors! #SerieA #Galo #Fogao

Late Drama Denies Atletico-MG at Arena MRV A relentless goalkeeping showcase and a dramatic 90th-minute equalizer transformed a gritty mid-table scrap into a breathless spectacle. The Opening Act The match kicked into gear immediately at Arena MRV, driven by a sky-high Intensity that set an explosive tone for the evening's...
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A 1-2 scoreboard doesn't capture the drama at Havelange. Remo refused to surrender, completing a monumental stoppage-time comeback that completely ignites the relegation battle. #SerieA #Botafogo #Remo

The Shock of the Season: Remo's Late Heist at Havelange Remo tore up the script to snatch a dramatic away victory that breathes life into their survival campaign while devastating the hosts' continental ambitions. An Early Breakthrough Asserts Control The atmosphere at the Olimpico Joao Havelange was electric as the...
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A wild 12-minute goal flurry completely rewrote the script in Brasília. A four-goal shootout ends with both sides breathless and sharing the spoils! #Botafogo #Internacional #SerieA

Second-Half Shootout Ends in Breathtaking Stalemate A mesmerising four-goal exchange turned a tactical chess match into an unforgettable slugfest. Simmering Tension The pitch at Arena BRB Mané Garrincha hosted a slow-burning thriller that eventually erupted into absolute pandemonium. Botafogo edged possession with 53% in the opening exchanges, probing a stubborn...
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An absolute clinic from Botafogo. They put three past Chape before the hosts even blinked. This ruthless away performance sends a massive warning to the rest of the league. #SerieA #Botafogo #BFC

Botafogo's Early Blitz Demolishes Chapecoense A devastating 10-minute opening spell dismantled the hosts entirely, showcasing absolute clinical precision and deepening survival woes. The Opening Barrage The Intensity at Arena Condá spiked the moment the whistle blew, but it was entirely one-sided. Botafogo came out with terrifying purpose, carving through the...
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2-2 at Estádio Nilton Santos! Botafogo attacked relentlessly, but Coritiba's super-subs dragged them to a chaotic point. This is why we can't look away from this league! #Botafogo #Coritiba #SerieA

Chaos and Quality Collide in Rio A relentless tug-of-war that showcased top-tier attacking intent and breathless momentum swings from the very first whistle. The Early Sparring Botafogo stepped onto the pitch at Estádio Nilton Santos with clear intent, immediately dictating the tempo and pressing high up the pitch. They dominated...
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Vasco hoarded possession, but Botafogo's super subs flipped the script at Estádio São Januário! A lethal 2-1 comeback proves efficiency beats control every time. #SerieA #Botafogo #Vasco

Clinical Bench Punnishes Fruitless Possession in Rio Thriller This tense mid-table clash turned into a supreme masterclass of bench management as clinical finishing punished vast amounts of fruitless possession. The Opening Stanza Vasco DA Gama set out to suffocate their rivals at Estádio São Januário right out of the gate....
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Absolute mayhem at the Nilton Santos! Five goals, non-stop drama, and a finish that kept everyone guessing until the final whistle. Botafogo survive the shootout and march on! 🤯🔥 #Botafogo #KnockoutFootball #SerieA

Botafogo Survive Mirassol Onslaught to Advance in Five-Goal Thriller A ruthless display of counter-attacking football secured knockout progression for the hosts in a tie where possession meant nothing without a clinical edge. The Early Exchanges Estádio Nilton Santos hosted a do-or-die elimination match that pitted two struggling sides desperate for...
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The scoreboard says a rout, but the real story is Paranaense's ruthless six-minute burst! Viveros and Esquivel masterclassed a stunned Botafogo side. Elimination hurts! #Paranaense #Knockout #Cup

Clinical Paranaense Turn Cup Tie Into a Demolition A masterclass in clinical finishing at Arena da Baixada saw Paranaense turn a tense knockout tie into a completely one-sided demolition that leaves the visitors shell-shocked. Early Intentions The Stakes could not have been higher in this decisive knockout tie, and Atletico...
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The scoreboard says one thing, stats say another! Botafogo survive an absolute siege at Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques to snatch a vital away win against Bragantino. #SerieA #Botafogo #BFR

Clinical Botafogo Smash and Grab Vital Away Points Our verdict points to a masterclass in ruthless efficiency, as the visitors survived a relentless siege to snatch victory against the odds. The Opening Act Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques witnessed an explosive start where the Intensity was dialled up from the...
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Season Statistics

Full league record with goals, form, and recent streaks

Serie A 7th Place
Form
WLLLLWLWWD

Record

P19
W7
D5
L7
Pts26
Win%37%

Goals

Scored33
Conceded32
Diff +1
Avg/G1.7
Conc/G1.7

Defense & Discipline

Clean Sheets2
Failed to Score3
Pens Scored2
Pens Missed0

Best Streaks

2 Win Streak
1 Draw Streak
4 Loss Streak

League Standings

League Standings

Full Serie A table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Palmeiras 19 44 33 14 +19
2 Flamengo 18 37 35 16 +19
3 Atletico Paranaense 20 36 28 19 +9
4 Fluminense 19 32 29 24 +5
5 Bahia 20 31 29 25 +4
6 RB Bragantino 19 30 26 20 +6
7 Botafogo 20 29 34 32 +2
8 Corinthians 20 28 22 20 +2
9 Cruzeiro 20 27 26 30 -4
10 Coritiba 19 26 25 27 -2
11 Vitoria 19 26 22 25 -3
12 Sao Paulo 19 25 24 22 +2
13 Atletico-MG 19 25 23 24 -1
14 Santos 20 22 29 33 -4
15 Internacional 20 21 22 26 -4
16 Gremio 19 21 21 25 -4
17 Vasco DA Gama 20 21 23 31 -8
18 Mirassol 19 20 21 26 -5
19 Remo 19 18 21 32 -11
20 Chapecoense-sc 20 10 19 41 -22
1 Palmeiras 44 pts
P: 19 GD: +19
2 Flamengo 37 pts
P: 18 GD: +19
3 Atletico Paranaense 36 pts
P: 20 GD: +9
4 Fluminense 32 pts
P: 19 GD: +5
5 Bahia 31 pts
P: 20 GD: +4
6 RB Bragantino 30 pts
P: 19 GD: +6
7 Botafogo 29 pts
P: 20 GD: +2
8 Corinthians 28 pts
P: 20 GD: +2
9 Cruzeiro 27 pts
P: 20 GD: -4
10 Coritiba 26 pts
P: 19 GD: -2
11 Vitoria 26 pts
P: 19 GD: -3
12 Sao Paulo 25 pts
P: 19 GD: +2
13 Atletico-MG 25 pts
P: 19 GD: -1
14 Santos 22 pts
P: 20 GD: -4
15 Internacional 21 pts
P: 20 GD: -4
16 Gremio 21 pts
P: 19 GD: -4
17 Vasco DA Gama 21 pts
P: 20 GD: -8
18 Mirassol 20 pts
P: 19 GD: -5
19 Remo 18 pts
P: 19 GD: -11
20 Chapecoense-sc 10 pts
P: 20 GD: -22

Match History

Recent results and upcoming fixtures with scores and standings

Squad Cards

Every player in the squad with our season ratings

2026/2027 Season 47 players

Goalkeepers

Cleber Lucas
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Gabriel Batista
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Léo Linck
⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet
Neto
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Raul
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Warleson
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Defenders

A. Barboza
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Anthony
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Bartolomeu Jacinto Quissanga
⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet
Caio Roque
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gabriel Abdias
⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet
J. Hernández
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kadu Santos
⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet
L. Monzón
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M. Ponte
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Marquinhos
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Marçal
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N. Ferraresi
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Newton
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Paulinho
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Ythallo
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Midfielders

Alex Telles
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Allan
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Arthur Novaes
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C. Medina
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Danilo Santos
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Edenílson
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G. Justino
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Huguinho
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J. Barrera
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Kauan Toledo
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Vitinho
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Wallace II
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Forwards

Arthur Cabral
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Arthur Izaque
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Artur
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Caio Valle
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Chris Ramos
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J. Correa
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Júnior Santos
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K. Barria
⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet
L. Villalba
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lucas Emanuel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Matheus Martins
⌛ Forming Opinion Not enough minutes to judge yet
Nathan Fernandes
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S. Rodríguez
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Álvaro Montoro
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