Sao Paulo vs Botafogo Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 23 May 2026, Sao Paulo face Botafogo at Morumbi with kickoff scheduled for . This Brazil Serie A encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Sao Paulo prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Botafogo usually adopt an attacking approach.
Recent Form
Sao Paulo
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Botafogo
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Sao Paulo have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
Despite similar results, Botafogo are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
Recent Form Home/Away
Sao Paulo (Home)
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Botafogo (Away)
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Sao Paulo show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Botafogo form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Sao Paulo
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Botafogo
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Sao Paulo are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
However, Botafogo have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Sao Paulo (Home)
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Botafogo (Away)
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Sao Paulo show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
There is little difference in Botafogo's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Sao Paulo
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Botafogo
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Sao Paulo regularly feature in high-scoring games. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
In contrast, Botafogo have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Sao Paulo (Home)
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Botafogo (Away)
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Sao Paulo's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Botafogo's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
Scoring Consistency
Sao Paulo
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Botafogo
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Sao Paulo have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Meanwhile, Botafogo show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Sao Paulo (Home)
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Botafogo (Away)
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Sao Paulo's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
There is little difference in Botafogo's scoring output across venues.
On average Sao Paulo scores 1.9 and concedes 0.7 goals in home matches, while Botafogo averagely scores 1.9 and concedes 2.1 goals in away matches.
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Sao Paulo vs Botafogo Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Sao Paulo scores after every 8.9 shots, while Botafogo gets averagely 14.8 shots in a game.
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Sao Paulo vs Botafogo Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Sao Paulo fielded the below lineup in the last match against Bahia: Rafael; Wendell, Sabino, Franco, Ramon; Danielzinho, Bobadilla; Cauly, Luciano, Artur; Calleri
In their last match against Remo starting lineup of Botafogo was the following: Neto; Telles, Bastos, Ferraresi, Vitinho; Medina; Martins, Danilo, Montoro; Barria, Cabral
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