The Brazilian Serie A is up and running. In this match FC Botafogo hosts Sao Paulo at their home stadium ‘Estadio Nilton Santos’. The hosts are currently finding it difficult to win a match whereas, the visitors are currently running on a fine form sitting at the 5th position and the hosts at the 17th place. In this article, we are going to discuss BOTF vs SAPL Dream11 Prediction, Captain & Vice-Captain, Fantasy Football Tips, Playing XI, Weather, and other updates.
Match Details
| Match | FC Botafogo vs Sao Paulo |
| Date | Friday, June 17, 2022 |
| Time | 12:30 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Estadio Nilton Santos |
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BOTF vs SAPL Broadcast details: Where to watch the live match?
Viewers can catch up with the live online stream on Disney+ hotstar, SonyLiv, Discovery+, Jio TV.
BOTF vs SAPL: Head to Head Stats
Looking at the history between the two teams, Sao Paulo has had better results. In the last 19 matches, FC Botafogo have won 5 times and Sao Paulo have won 9 matches, the rest being draws.
BOTF vs SAPL: Dream 11 Top Picks and Player Stats
Jonathan Calleri
Sao Paulo’s centre forward is the key for the success of his team. Jonathan Calleri has bagged 9 goals and provided 1 assist in only 11 matches. He is the joint top scorer of the Brazilian Seria A competition. Calleri is a serious threat for the opposition’s defenders. It is a very difficult task to stop him from scoring goals. He is running on an exciting form and is a must pick for the captaincy.
Luciano Neves
Sao Paulo’s another striker is also a crucial player for his team. Him along with Calleri in the front are just unstoppable. Luciano Neves has 3 goals in 9 matches to his name. He is a versatile player who can play in wing, central attacking midfield and also centre forward. Neves can be a good choice for vice captaincy.
BOTF vs SAPL: Dream 11 Fantasy Team
- Goal-Keeper: Gatito Fernández
- Defender: Víctor Cuesta, D Borges, Léo
- Mid-Fielder: J Victor, P Bezerra, G Neves, R Nestor, L Oyama
- Forward: J Calleri, L Neves
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Jonathan Calleri
- Vice-Captain: Luciano Neves
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BOTF vs SAPL: Predicted Line-up
FC Botafogo Predicted Starting XI: Gatito Fernández; Daniel Borges, Kanu, Víctor Cuesta, Hugo; Tchê Tchê, Luís Oyama; Joao Victor Sá, Chay, Vinícius Lopes; Erison
Sao Paulo Starting XI: Jandrei; Igor Vinícius, Miranda, Léo, Reinaldo; Patrick, Rodrigo Nestor, Gabriel Neves, Pablo Maia; Jonathan Calleri, Luciano
BOTF vs SAPL: Team News
FC Botafogo:
Injured: Diego Gonçalves, Gustavo Sauer, Carlinhos, Rafael da Silva
Doubtful: – None
Unavailable: – None
Sao Paulo:
Injured: Nikão, Gabriel Sara, Alisson
Doubtful: – None
Unavailable: – None
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BOTF vs SAPL Prediction: Who will win this match?
The newly promoted side FC Botafogo will host this match. FC Botafogo currently sit in the relegation zone with 12 points in 11 matches. They haven’t won a match in their last 5 matches and also have failed to score a goal in their last 2 matches. Whereas, the visitors Sao Paulo are running on a fine form. They are unbeaten in their last 15 outings across all competitions. They’ll be optimistic to continue their fine form in this match also.
After looking at both the team’s past performances and results, it is expected that Sao Paulo can claim the victory.
