Match Summary
São Bernardo defeated Botafogo SP 2:1. The match was played in Paulista - A1 2023. Goals were scored by Edson 11′, Vitinho 88′, Vitinho 90′ (pen.). 9 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. São Bernardo had 68% possession while Botafogo SP held 32%. São Bernardo had 18 shots (5 on target) compared to 5 (1 on target) for Botafogo SP. São Bernardo made 5 substitutions, Botafogo SP made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Chrystian Barletta 90′).
Match Events
Key match events between São Bernardo and Botafogo SP — 3 goals and 10 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Chrystian Barletta
Penalty
Match Statistics
São Bernardo had 68% possession against Botafogo SP's 32%. São Bernardo registered 18 shots (5 on target) while Botafogo SP managed 5 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 4–1. Fouls committed: 15–18.
Lineups
São Bernardo lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under Márcio Zanardi, while Botafogo SP deployed a 3-4-3 under Paulo Baier.
Defensive Solidity
São Bernardo deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Botafogo SP's 3-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
São Bernardo field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Botafogo SP's 4 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
São Bernardo start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 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.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, São Bernardo have recorded 1 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeats. Botafogo SP show 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
São Bernardo and Botafogo SP have met 1 times — São Bernardo won 1, Botafogo SP won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. São Bernardo leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 1 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (1 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 23 Mar 2026