Sao Paulo vs Botafogo RJ: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 19 August

Betiball's prediction for Sao Paulo vs Botafogo RJ on 19 August 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sao Paulo vs Botafogo RJ preview before placing your bet.

Sao Paulo vs Botafogo RJ: Starting Lineups Time : 19/08/2023 15:00

Sao Paulo
0 - 0
Finished
Botafogo RJ
90+1' event Diego Henrique Costa Barbosa
83' event Alexandre Pato / Gabriel Neves
83' event Rodrigo Huendra Almeida / Luciano da Rocha Neves
62' event Jonathan Calleri / Juan
53' event Wellington Santos
50' event Luciano da Rocha Neves
46' event Lucas Rodrigues Moura, Marcelinho / James David Rodriguez
10' event Luan Santos / Pablo Maia
event 73' Jose Antonio dos Santos Junior / Joao Victor Sa Santos
event 73' Diego Da Silva Costa / Janderson
event 63' Matias Emanuel Segovia Torales / Luis Henrique Tomaz de Lima
event 63' Joao Pedro Galvao de Carvalho / Leonel Di Placido
event 62' Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche
event 42' Hugo Goncalves Ferreira Neto / Fernando Marcal De Oliveira
event 2' Leonel Di Placido
90+1' event Diego Henrique Costa Barbosa
event 73' Jose Antonio dos Santos Junior / Joao Victor Sa Santos
83' event Alexandre Pato / Gabriel Neves
event 73' Diego Da Silva Costa / Janderson
83' event Rodrigo Huendra Almeida / Luciano da Rocha Neves
event 63' Matias Emanuel Segovia Torales / Luis Henrique Tomaz de Lima
62' event Jonathan Calleri / Juan
event 63' Joao Pedro Galvao de Carvalho / Leonel Di Placido
53' event Wellington Santos
event 62' Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche
50' event Luciano da Rocha Neves
event 42' Hugo Goncalves Ferreira Neto / Fernando Marcal De Oliveira
46' event Lucas Rodrigues Moura, Marcelinho / James David Rodriguez
event 2' Leonel Di Placido
10' event Luan Santos / Pablo Maia
Sao Paulo Sao Paulo
Substitutions
#9 Jonathan Calleri
#7 Lucas Rodrigues Moura, Marcelinho
#12 Alexandre Pato
#8 Luan Santos
#18 Rodrigo Huendra Almeida
#25 Alisson Euler de Freitas Castro
#13 Marcio Rafinha Ferreira
#23 Pires Monteiro Rafael
#30 Joao Moreira
#47 Pedrinho
#37 Talles Costa
#35 Lucas Beraldo
Sao Paulo Sao Paulo Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
13Shots12
4Shots on Goal1
12Fouls9
5Corner Kick2
7Free kick18
7Offside0
3Yellow card2
42Aerial37
0Save4
11Successful Tackles10
7Interceptions19
9Shots off goal11
24Head Success15
0Blocked4
17Tackle14
9Dribbles12
22Throw-in21
565Passes319
94Attacks107
40Dangerous attacks39
2Corner Kicks(HT)0
Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
Substitutions
#37 Jose Antonio dos Santos Junior
#16 Hugo Goncalves Ferreira Neto
#10 Matias Emanuel Segovia Torales
#19 Diego Da Silva Costa
#57 Joao Pedro Galvao de Carvalho
#18 Lucas Fernandes da Silva
#90 Matheus Nascimento de Paula
#27 Carlos Alberto
#94 Philipe Sampaio
#5 Danilo Barbosa da Silva
#1 Roberto Fernandez Junior
#77 Diego Hernández
Commentary
90+1' Diego Henrique Costa Barbosa - Sao Paulo receive a yellow card
83' Sao Paulo — substitution: Alexandre Pato / Gabriel Neves
83' Sao Paulo — substitution: Rodrigo Huendra Almeida / Luciano da Rocha Neves
73' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Jose Antonio dos Santos Junior / Joao Victor Sa Santos
73' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Diego Da Silva Costa / Janderson
63' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Matias Emanuel Segovia Torales / Luis Henrique Tomaz de Lima
63' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Joao Pedro Galvao de Carvalho / Leonel Di Placido
62' Sao Paulo — substitution: Jonathan Calleri / Juan
62' Danilo das Neves Pinheiro Tche Tche - Botafogo RJ receive a yellow card
53' Wellington Santos - Sao Paulo receive a yellow card
50' Luciano da Rocha Neves - Sao Paulo receive a yellow card
46' Sao Paulo — substitution: Lucas Rodrigues Moura, Marcelinho / James David Rodriguez
42' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Hugo Goncalves Ferreira Neto / Fernando Marcal De Oliveira
10' Sao Paulo — substitution: Luan Santos / Pablo Maia
2' Leonel Di Placido - Botafogo RJ receive a yellow card

How We Build the Sao Paulo vs Botafogo RJ Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sao Paulo vs Botafogo RJ on 19 August 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sao Paulo vs Botafogo RJ Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sao Paulo's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Botafogo RJ's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Sao Paulo and Botafogo RJ sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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