America FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
America FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Independencia.
- America FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 13 games · 17 pts (2026/26)
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 SE Palmeiras 14 33 2 CR Flamengo 13 27 3 Fluminense FC 14 26 4 Sao Paulo FC 14 24 5 CA Paranaense 14 23 6 EC Bahia 13 22 7 RB Bragantino 14 20 8 Coritiba FBC 14 19 9 EC Vitoria 13 18 10 SC Internacional 14 17 11 Botafogo FR 13 17 12 CR Vasco da Gama 14 17 13 Gremio FBPA 14 17 14 CA Mineiro 14 17 15 Cruzeiro EC 14 16 16 Santos FC 14 15 17 SC Corinthians Paulista 14 15 18 Mirassol FC 13 12 19 Clube do Remo 14 11 20 Chapecoense AF 13 8 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 18 Oct Botafogo FR H 1–2 L 08 Oct Fortaleza EC A 2–3 L 01 Oct Cruzeiro EC A 1–1 D 25 Sep CR Vasco da Gama H 0–1 L 20 Sep RB Bragantino H 0–2 L 15 Sep Cuiaba EC A 2–2 D Date Opponent H/A Score Result 18 Oct America FC A 2–1 W 08 Oct Fluminense FC A 2–0 W 02 Oct Goias EC H 1–1 D 22 Sep SC Corinthians Paulista A 0–1 L 17 Sep CA Mineiro A 0–1 L 03 Sep CR Flamengo H 1–2 L Key Stats
29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)14% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history8% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season -
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for America FC to score. At the same time, Botafogo FR does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Nicolas Vichiatto has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' It’s high time Fabian Bustos made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Botafogo FR is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 22' Goal! Junior Santos scores his 40 goal in 266 matches.
- 27' America FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 32' America FC is showing some good football. However, America FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 37' It looks surprising America FC does not make any changes. Leandro Martinez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 39' GOAL! Martin Benitez scores on 39. Assisted by Gonzalo Mastriani
- 44' America FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 44.
- 49' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 50' GOAL! Junior Santos scores on 50. Assisted by Adryelson
- 55' The travelling Botafogo FR supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 58' The supporters are chanting for Marlon. He replaces Nicolas Vichiatto on 58 minute.
- 60' Botafogo FR player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 64' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Adryelson is replaced by Philipe Sampaio.
- 65' The America FC manager makes a substitution. Martin Benitez departs to be replaced by Juan Cazares.
- 68' Luis Henrique has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joao Victor on 68 minute.
- 72' America FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 72.
- 77' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Luis Henrique made 337 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 81' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Junior Santos by Bastos on 81 minute.
- 82' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Tiquinho Soares by Diego Costa on 82 minute.
- 87' Supporters expect more eagerness from Adryelson, as he is very good at scoring at Independencia with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- The final score is 1-2.
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America FC
Starting XI- 11
- 45
- 8
- 3
- 22
- 30
- 10
- 17
- 1
- 36
- 5
Bench- –
- 37
- 33
- 9
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- 23
- 16
- 6
- 28
- 18
- 75
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Coach Fabian BustosBotafogo FR
Starting XI-
34
Adryelson ↓ Philipe Sampaio 64'
- 12
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37
Junior Santos ↓ Bastos 81'
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9
Tiquinho Soares ↓ Diego Costa 82'
- 24
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14
Gabriel ↓ Danilo Barbosa 64'
- 15
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7
Joao Victor ↓ Luis Henrique 68'
- 17
- 16
- 33
Bench-
19
Diego Costa ↑ 82'
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94
Philipe Sampaio ↑ 64'
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11
Luis Henrique ↑ 68'
- 43
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5
Danilo Barbosa ↑ 64'
- 1
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Bastos ↑ 81'
- 20
- 75
- 31
- 39
- 4
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