Botafogo v Santos: live stream, stats, head-to-head, line-ups | OneFootball

Botafogo and Santos face off this Saturday in a match valid for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. The ball starts rolling at 4 PM (Brasília time), at Nilton Santos Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ).

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How is Botafogo coming into the match?

Botafogo is not in a great moment but is positioned at the top of the standings. The Glorious appears in the sixth position, with 46 points earned.

In the last five rounds, the Carioca Alvinegro secured two victories and suffered three defeats. In the last game, however, the Botafogo team recovered after two consecutive losses and defeated Ceará, 2-0, at Castelão.

How is Santos coming into the match?

Like Botafogo, Santos is also experiencing a fluctuating moment in the Brazilian Championship. The Peixe is in a delicate situation in the standings, occupying the 16th position, with 31 points – the same score as Vitória, which currently opens the relegation zone.

The Praiano Alvinegro suffered two defeats, two draws, and secured only one victory in the last five rounds. Additionally, the Santos team arrives with low confidence after the loss to Vitória by 1-0, at Vila Belmiro, in a direct confrontation against relegation.

History of the confrontation between Botafogo and Santos

The history of the confrontation between the teams points to a slight favoritism for Santos. The numbers recorded by the platform Ogol, specialized in statistics, indicate 102 matches in total, with 40 victories for Santos against 31 victories for Botafogo, along with 31 draws.

In the most recent retrospect, however, Botafogo has been doing better. In the last ten encounters between the teams, the Glorious secured four victories, while Santos achieved two wins. The confrontation also resulted in four draws.

The last match between Botafogo and Santos took place on June 1st of this year, at Vila Belmiro, for the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship. On that occasion, the Carioca Alvinegro emerged victorious by 1-0, with a goal by Artur in the final stretch. Neymar was also sent off.

(Photo: Vitor Silva/Botafogo)

Statistics

Botafogo has had a campaign of ups and downs in the current edition of the Brasileirão, but managed to show enough consistency to remain in the G6. In 29 games, the Glorious accumulates 13 victories, seven draws, and nine defeats, with a 52.87% success rate.

The Carioca Alvinegro has the seventh-best attack in the national tournament, with 39 goals scored, and shares the third-best defense with Palmeiras, with 26 conceded. Playing at home, the team is the seventh-best host in Serie A, with a 59.5% success rate (seven victories, four draws, and three defeats).

Santos, on the other hand, is having a poor campaign in Serie A. Very close to the relegation zone, the Peixe has eight victories, seven draws, and 13 defeats, totaling a 36.9% success rate. With 28 goals scored and 40 conceded, the team is among the eight worst attacks in the competition and among the eight worst defenses.

The Praiano Alvinegro also hasn't known what it's like to win away from home for two months. The last away victory for the Santos team was against Cruzeiro, on August 10th, at Mineirão. The club is only the 14th-best visitor in Serie A, with a 28.5% success rate in this condition – three victories, eight draws, and eight defeats.

Botafogo in the season

Santos in the season

Probable lineups

Botafogo has a long list of absences for the match, with at least six confirmed absences: Bastos, Neto, Nathan Fernandes, Montoro, Arthur Cabral, and Kaio Pantaleão, all handed over to the medical department. Danilo and Alex Telles, on the other hand, are doubtful.

Coach Davide Ancelotti, however, will be able to count on important reinforcements. Marlon Freitas and Barboza return to be available after serving suspension against Ceará. Savarino, training normally after feeling muscle pain, and Barrera, who returned from the U-20 World Cup, should also return.

On the other side, Santos will have a significant absence. Midfielder Zé Rafael received the third yellow card and will need to serve a suspension. Thus, a spot is open in the midfield, with Rincón, Willian Arão, Bontempo, and Victor Hugo competing for the starting position.

Besides Zé Rafael, Peixe also still cannot count on Neymar. The attacking midfielder is treating a rectus femoris muscle injury in the right thigh and is still in the recovery process.

On the other hand, Santos will be able to count on an important return in the midfield. It is João Schmidt, who served a suspension in the match against Vitória and is now available to Vojvoda.

⚫⚪ Probable lineup of Botafogo

Léo Linck; Vitinho, Barboza, Marçal (David Ricardo), and Cuiabano; Marlon Freitas and Allan; Artur, Savarino, and Santi Rodríguez; Chris Ramos.

⚪⚫ Probable lineup of Santos

Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinícius, Adonis Frías, Luan Peres, and Escobar (Souza); João Schmidt and Willian Arão (Victor Hugo); Barreal, Rollheiser, and Guilherme; Lautaro Díaz.

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