Botafogo
Santos
Botafogo
Santos
Botafogo
Santos
Botafogo
Santos
Botafogo
Santos
Team Overview
In their last Serie A match, Botafogo faced Bahia away, suffering a 2-1 defeat. Despite dominating possession with 69% and creating more chances, they were unable to convert their efforts into points.
Match statistics (Bahia vs Botafogo):
Team Overview
Santos secured a convincing 3-1 victory against Vitoria in their latest Serie A outing at home. This win marked a positive turn in their form, allowing them to bounce back after a series of mixed results.
Match statistics (Santos vs Vitoria):
In a closely contested match, Botafogo emerged victorious against Santos with a score of 2-1, showcasing resilience and tactical discipline throughout the game.
The first half saw Botafogo take the lead in the 41st minute through L. E. Jales do Nascimento, who finished expertly after an assist from Kauan Toledo. This goal came despite a tense atmosphere marked by four yellow cards issued to Botafogo players, indicating a fierce battle for midfield control.
Santos responded strongly after the break, leveling the score just 12 minutes into the second half when A. Barreal found the net. The visitors maintained a slight edge in possession at 52% and had more total shots, registering 22 attempts compared to Botafogo's 17. However, the home side's defensive organization proved crucial.
As the match approached its conclusion, Botafogo's persistence paid off when K. Barria scored in stoppage time, sealing the win. This late goal not only highlighted Botafogo's attacking intent but also underscored their ability to capitalize on critical moments, despite Santos's overall dominance in shots on goal, with 9 compared to Botafogo's 7.
The match concluded with Botafogo's tactical discipline and late-game execution earning them three vital points in the Serie A standings, while Santos will reflect on missed opportunities and a need to tighten their defense in future encounters.
Botafogo has shown a strong performance in their last ten matches, winning 6, drawing 2, and losing 2. They have scored a total of 16 goals, averaging 1.6 goals per game, while conceding 10, resulting in an average of 1.0 goals against per game. Santos, on the other hand, has also performed well, with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last ten matches. They have scored 21 goals, averaging 2.1 goals per game, and conceded only 8, averaging 0.8 goals against per game.
In their head-to-head encounters, Botafogo has a slight edge with 6 wins compared to Santos' 4 wins, and there have been 5 draws in their last 15 matches. The average goals per game in these encounters is 2.00, indicating a competitive nature between the two teams. In their most recent match on July 16, 2026, Botafogo won 2-1, showcasing their ability to perform well against Santos.
In terms of tactics, Botafogo is expected to maintain a solid defensive structure while looking to exploit the flanks with quick counter-attacks. Santos will likely focus on maintaining possession and creating chances through their midfield, but they may struggle against Botafogo's organized defense.
Neto
G
M. Ponte
D
N. Ferraresi
D
G. Justino
D
Alex Telles
D
Huguinho
M
C. Medina
M
L. M. Villalba Jaume
M
A. Montoro
M
Kauan Toledo
M
Arthur Cabral
F
Gabriel Brazao
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Gabriel Menino
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Lucas Verissimo
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Luan Peres
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G. Escobar
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Joao Schmidt
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Gustavo Henrique
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B. Rollheiser
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Miguelito
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A. Barreal
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Rony
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