Match Summary
Santos and Botafogo SP drew 0:0. The match was played in Paulista - A1 2021. 3 yellow cards were shown. Santos had 72% possession while Botafogo SP held 28%. Santos had 14 shots (4 on target) compared to 11 (2 on target) for Botafogo SP. Santos made 5 substitutions, Botafogo SP made 5. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Luiz Felipe 15′).
Match Events
Key match events between Santos and Botafogo SP — 0 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Santos had 72% possession against Botafogo SP's 28%. Santos registered 14 shots (4 on target) while Botafogo SP managed 11 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 5–6. Fouls committed: 12–19.
Lineups
Santos lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under A. Holan, while Botafogo SP deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Argel Fucks.
Defensive Solidity
Santos deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Botafogo SP's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Santos field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Botafogo SP's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Santos start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Botafogo SP averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Santos have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Botafogo SP show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Santos and Botafogo SP have met 1 times — Santos won 0, Botafogo SP won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (1 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–1 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 23 Mar 2026