Botafogo FR vs SC Recife, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Botafogo FR vs SC Recife — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.
- Botafogo FR 13 games · 17 pts (2026/26)
- SC Recife 0 games · 0 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 Nov SC Recife H 3–2 W 09 Nov EC Vitoria A 0–0 D 05 Nov CR Vasco da Gama H 3–0 W 01 Nov Mirassol FC A 0–0 D 26 Oct Santos FC H 2–2 D 19 Oct Ceara SC A 2–0 W Date Opponent H/A Score Result 18 Nov Botafogo FR A 2–3 L 15 Nov CR Flamengo H 1–5 L 08 Nov CA Mineiro H 2–4 L 05 Nov EC Juventude H 0–2 L 02 Nov CR Flamengo A 0–3 L 25 Oct Mirassol FC H 1–2 L Key Stats
67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)44% 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 Botafogo FR to score. At the same time, SC Recife does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Botafogo FR needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lucas Lima, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Nilton Santos with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 14' What a strike from Leo Augusto! The score is 0-1.
- 19' It looks like no one’s ball. Botafogo FR is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 24' The referee shows Botafogo FR player a card on 24.
- 28' What a strike from Rafael Thyere! The score is 0-2.
- 30' What a strike from Artur Guimaraes! The score is 1-2.
- 35' Botafogo FR is showing some good football. However, Botafogo FR are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 39' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Chris Ramos by Kadir Barria on 39 minute.
- 44' 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.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Jordan Barrera. He replaces Jeffinho on 46 minute.
- 51' Alexander Barboza has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' The travelling SC Recife supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 58' What a strike from Kadir Barria! The score is 2-2.
- 61' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lucas Kal on 61.
- 63' Gabriel was booked on 63.
- 67' Cuiabano is replacing Alex Telles for the Botafogo FR side.
- 72' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Botafogo FR that had 336 games and scored 287 goals.
- 77' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira suffering a number of foals already.
- 78' The whistle greets Jefferson Savarino as he departs to be replaced by Alvaro Montoro.
- 83' That looks like a foul for a card for Aderlan Silva.
- 87' It’s a booking for SC Recife player. Igor Carius gets a card.
- 90' The referee shows Botafogo FR player a card on 90.
- 90' The SC Recife manager makes a substitution. Leo Augusto departs to be replaced by Chrystian Barletta.
- Full Time. Botafogo FR beats SC Recife
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Botafogo FR
Starting XI- 7
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13
Alex Telles ↓ Cuiabano 67'
- 10
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2
Vitinho ↓ Mateo Ponte 46'
- 20
- 17
- 35
- 24
- 57
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47
Jeffinho ↓ Jordan Barrera 46'
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9
Chris Ramos ↓ Kadir Barria 39'
Bench- 98
- 21
- 25
- 39
- 1
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6
Cuiabano ↑ 67'
- 28
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4
Mateo Ponte ↑ 46'
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8
Alvaro Montoro ↑ 78'
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14
Jordan Barrera ↑ 46'
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37
Kadir Barria ↑ 39'
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Coach Davide AncelottiSC Recife
Starting XI- 1
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21
Lucas Kal ↓ Sergio Oliveira 67'
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92
Pablo Felipe ↓ Romarinho 78'
- 15
- 16
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10
Lucas Lima ↓ Kevyson 90'
- 36
- 38
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17
Matheusinho ↓ Hyoran 67'
- 13
- 14
Bench-
19
Hyoran ↑ 67'
- 7
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27
Sergio Oliveira ↑ 67'
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11
Romarinho ↑ 78'
- 42
- 22
- 9
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3
Kevyson ↑ 90'
- 6
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30
Chrystian Barletta ↑ 90'
- 54
Coach Cesar Lucena -
Head to Head
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