Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Botafogo vs Fortaleza EC

Botafogo vs Fortaleza EC ended 4-2. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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Serie A 2025-12-07 19:00 Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos Regular Season - 38
Full Time
Botafogo

Botafogo

A. Montoro45'
Arthur Cabral48'
Marcal84'
M. Ponte90'
4 - 2
Final score
Fortaleza EC

Fortaleza EC

17'Breno Lopes
56'A. Bareiro
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Botafogo beat Fortaleza EC 4-2.

Goals: Breno Lopes (Fortaleza EC, 17'), A. Montoro (Botafogo, 45'), Arthur Cabral (Botafogo, 48'), A. Bareiro (Fortaleza EC, 56'), Marcal (Botafogo, 84'), M. Ponte (Botafogo, 90').

Botafogo had 71% possession to Fortaleza EC's 29%, with 15.00 shots to 8.00.

A. Bareiro (Fortaleza EC) was the standout performer, rated 7.9.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

17'
Breno LopesA. Bareiro
Fortaleza EC
40'
Eros MancusoYellow Card
Fortaleza EC
45'
A. MontoroNormal Goal
Botafogo
45+4'
Adam BareiroYellow Card
Fortaleza EC
46'
Out: Yago PikachuIn: Matheus Rossetto
Fortaleza EC
48'
Arthur CabralVitinho
Botafogo
53'
Lucas GazalPenalty confirmed
Fortaleza EC
56'
A. BareiroA. Bareiro
Fortaleza EC
64'
Out: A. BareiroIn: Deyverson
Fortaleza EC
68'
Out: Alex TellesIn: Cuiabano
Botafogo
68'
Out: ArturIn: S. Rodriguez
Botafogo
70'
Out: Diogo BarbosaIn: Weverson
Fortaleza EC
79'
Out: VitinhoIn: M. Ponte
Botafogo
82'
Out: Breno LopesIn: Rodrigo
Fortaleza EC
82'
Out: PierreIn: Lucas Crispim
Fortaleza EC
84'
MarcalS. Rodriguez
Botafogo
90'
Out: J. BarreraIn: Newton
Botafogo
90'
Out: A. MontoroIn: Kauan Toledo
Botafogo
90'
M. PonteKauan Toledo
Botafogo
90+1'
Kauan ToledoYellow Card
Botafogo
90+1'
Rodrigo SantosYellow Card
Fortaleza EC
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Botafogo
Statistic
Fortaleza EC
71%
Possession
29%
15
Total Shots
8
6
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Blocked Shots
1
9
Shots Inside Box
5
6
Shots Outside Box
3
2
Corners
2
0
Offsides
3
11
Fouls
10
1
Yellow Cards
3
628
Total Passes
248
561
Accurate Passes
184
89%
Pass Accuracy
74%
2
Goalkeeper Saves
2
1.72
Expected Goals (xG)
1.03
-0.29
Goals Prevented
-0.29
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
A. Bareiro
Fortaleza EC

A. Bareiro

Rating 7.9 · 1 goals · 1 assists · 1 shots on target

2
Botafogo

M. Ponte

Rating 7.9 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

3
Botafogo

Vitinho

Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 1 A · 1 SOT

5
Botafogo

Marçal

Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

Prediction review 3 of 3 evaluated markets correct Correct calls: 1X2, Total Goals, BTTS.
Predicted score 1-1 Actual score 4-2 Confidence Medium
1X2 Hit

Botafogo win

Final result: Botafogo won

54% probability
Total Goals Hit

Over 2.5 goals

Final: 6 goals (4-2).

56% probability
Both Teams to Score Hit

Yes

Both teams scored.

56% probability
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MATCH ANALYSIS

Botafogo vs Fortaleza EC match analysis

Review Botafogo 4-2 Fortaleza EC with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Serie A.

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