Athletico beat Botafogo 3-2 in a remarkable Brasileiro Série A contest. Despite having only 45% possession and seven shots to Botafogo's 32, they raced into a three-goal lead and then held off a frantic late fightback.
Botafogo 2:3 Athletico — Match Report
First half0 - 2
- 11
- 35(Foul)
Second half2 - 1
- 68(Dissent)
- 77(Foul)
- 85
- 90 + 2
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Botafogo vs Athletico?
Botafogo 2-3 Athletico (Brasileiro Série A).
Who scored?
João Cruz (11') for Athletico; Kevin Viveros (13', assist Dantas) for Athletico; Kevin Viveros (78', assist Kerwin Calderón Vargas) for Athletico; Santiago Rodríguez (85') for Botafogo; Santiago Rodríguez (90', assist Danilo) for Botafogo.
Was Athletico's win deserved?
Yes — Athletico were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Botafogo vs Athletico?
Yellow cards: Kauan Almeida Toledo (Botafogo); Edenilson (Botafogo); Dantas (Athletico).
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Head to Head meetings
Botafogo – Athletico
Botafogo
Athletico
- 4
Victories
- 3
Draws
- 9
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  4 | 9  |
Scored goals | 17 | 23 |
Average per game | 1.06 | 1.44 |
The biggest victory | 2-0 | 1-4 |
Form
Botafogo
- 5Matches
- 4Goals
- 0.8Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 1Draws
- 2Losses
Athletico
- 5Matches
- 3Goals
- 0.6Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 2Draws
- 2Losses
Standings
Botafogo – Athletico
Best statistical picks
Botafogo – Athletico
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 5.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.40 | 3.40 | 2.82 |
◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Botafogo
Botafogo are winless in three and were thrashed 4-1 by Athletico in March, yet CheckLive's read leans home. Form and mentality favour the hosts — a 71% lean, not a coin-flip — even though Athletico sit eight places higher and push for Libertadores.
Home win — Botafogo2.40
High confidence85%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
57.4
47.3
CheckSkill
57.6
50.3
CheckMental
69
52.5
CheckLive total65.6 vs 49.7+15.9
More match signals
Botafogo (DNB)84%1.73
Over 2.577%1.90
Botafogo (−1)81%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Botafogo and Athletico?
CheckLive's read favours Botafogo to beat Athletico, despite the visitors winning the last meeting 4-1. Form and mental numbers back the hosts, but their three-game winless run keeps this from being a heavy lean.
Are Botafogo favourites despite their winless run?
Yes — Botafogo are the lean with better form and mental ratings than Athletico in CheckLive's read. That said, Athletico sit third, eight places above the hosts and chasing Libertadores, so the favourites' tag is real but not overwhelming.
Will both teams score in Botafogo vs Athletico?
Yes, BTTS has landed in three of the last five meetings between Botafogo and Athletico, including the 4-1. With 2.7 goals per head-to-head on average, both teams scoring again looks a fair lean.
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.40 | 3.40 | 2.82 |