Sao Paulo vs Botafogo RJ: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 May

Betiball's prediction for Sao Paulo vs Botafogo RJ on 23 May 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) 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 : 23/05/2026 16:00

Sao Paulo
1 - 1
Finished
Botafogo RJ
89' event Gonzalo Tapia
85' event Pires Monteiro Rafael
80' event Wendell
75' event Djhordney Ferreira / Pedro Ferreira
75' event Gonzalo Tapia / Aldemir Dos Santos Ferreira
44' event Luis Osorio Messias de Oliveira / Jose Sabino Chagas Monteiro
30' event Pedro Ferreira / Luciano da Rocha Neves
27' event Luciano da Rocha Neves
4' event Luciano da Rocha Neves
event 90+2' Chris Ramos
event 90' Jordan Barrera
event 87' Chris Ramos / Gabriel Justino
event 84' Carlos Joaquin Correa
event 76' Carlos Joaquin Correa / Huguinho
event 65' Jordan Barrera / Kauan Toledo
event 65' Edenilson Andrade dos Santos / Alvaro Montoro
event 61' Alvaro Montoro
event 56' Arthur Mendonca Cabral Goal Disallowed - offside
event 46' José Kadir / Lucas Villalba
event 27' Gabriel Justino
89' event Gonzalo Tapia
event 90+2' Chris Ramos
85' event Pires Monteiro Rafael
event 90' Jordan Barrera
80' event Wendell
event 87' Chris Ramos / Gabriel Justino
75' event Djhordney Ferreira / Pedro Ferreira
event 84' Carlos Joaquin Correa
75' event Gonzalo Tapia / Aldemir Dos Santos Ferreira
event 76' Carlos Joaquin Correa / Huguinho
44' event Luis Osorio Messias de Oliveira / Jose Sabino Chagas Monteiro
event 65' Jordan Barrera / Kauan Toledo
30' event Pedro Ferreira / Luciano da Rocha Neves
event 65' Edenilson Andrade dos Santos / Alvaro Montoro
27' event Luciano da Rocha Neves
event 61' Alvaro Montoro
4' event Luciano da Rocha Neves
event 56' Arthur Mendonca Cabral Goal Disallowed - offside
event 46' José Kadir / Lucas Villalba
event 27' Gabriel Justino
Sao Paulo Sao Paulo
Substitutions
#46 Pedro Ferreira
#54 Luis Osorio Messias de Oliveira
#48 Djhordney Ferreira
#14 Gonzalo Tapia
#31 Carlos Miguel
#15 Joao Moreira
#33 Luan Santos
#38 Hugo Leonardo
#45 Lucca Marques
#30 Felipe Negrucci Berdague
#21 Cedric Ricardo Alves Soares
#43 Gustavo Santana
Sao Paulo Sao Paulo Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
14Shots14
4Shots on Goal6
20Fouls19
4Corner Kick3
19Free kick20
0Offside3
4Yellow card4
30Aerial42
5Save3
6Successful Tackles14
7Interceptions4
25Long pass10
2Successful center8
6Shots off goal7
14Head Success22
4Blocked1
6Tackle14
6Dribbles6
24Throw-in11
363Passes311
101Attacks89
43Dangerous attacks42
2Corner Kicks(HT)0
3BigChances0
2BigChancesMissed0
11ShotsInsideBox9
3ShotsOutsideBox5
48DuelsWon67
1.63ExpectedGoals0.77
1.4xGOpenPlay0.5
1.63xGNonPenalty0.77
1.21xGOT1.47
18Touches In Opposition Box29
17AccurateCrosses16
34GroundDuelsWon45
14AerialDuelsWon22
22Clearances22
Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
Substitutions
#37 José Kadir
#88 Edenilson Andrade dos Santos
#14 Jordan Barrera
#30 Carlos Joaquin Correa
#9 Chris Ramos
#1 Raul Jonas Steffens
#27 Caio Alves Roque Gomes
#3 Ythallo
#42 Kadu Santos
#25 Newton
#45 Caio Valle
#55 Wallace Davi
Commentary
90+2' Chris Ramos - Botafogo RJ receive a yellow card
90' Goal! Jordan Barrera - Botafogo RJ
89' Gonzalo Tapia - Sao Paulo receive a yellow card
87' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Chris Ramos / Gabriel Justino
85' Pires Monteiro Rafael - Sao Paulo receive a yellow card
84' Carlos Joaquin Correa - Botafogo RJ receive a yellow card
80' Wendell - Sao Paulo receive a yellow card
76' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Carlos Joaquin Correa / Huguinho
75' Sao Paulo — substitution: Djhordney Ferreira / Pedro Ferreira
75' Sao Paulo — substitution: Gonzalo Tapia / Aldemir Dos Santos Ferreira
65' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Jordan Barrera / Kauan Toledo
65' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Edenilson Andrade dos Santos / Alvaro Montoro
61' Alvaro Montoro - Botafogo RJ receive a yellow card
56' VAR review - Botafogo RJ
46' Botafogo RJ — substitution: José Kadir / Lucas Villalba
44' Sao Paulo — substitution: Luis Osorio Messias de Oliveira / Jose Sabino Chagas Monteiro
30' Sao Paulo — substitution: Pedro Ferreira / Luciano da Rocha Neves
27' Luciano da Rocha Neves - Sao Paulo receive a yellow card
27' Gabriel Justino - Botafogo RJ receive a yellow card
4' Goal! Luciano da Rocha Neves - Sao Paulo

How We Build the Sao Paulo vs Botafogo RJ Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sao Paulo vs Botafogo RJ on 23 May 2026 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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