Match report

Sao Paulo Defeats Botafogo 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
1–0
FT
Botafogo
Botafogo
Sep 14, 2025

Sao Paulo triumphed over Botafogo in a hard-fought encounter at the Morumbi Stadium, securing their first goal of the match through J. Dinenno just seven minutes into the game. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards, Sao Paulo maintained their lead to secure all three points in the Serie A.

Key Facts

  • • Sao Paulo 1-0 Botafogo
  • • J. Dinenno scored at minute 7 with an assist from E. Diaz
  • • E. Diaz substituted for Wendell in the 46th minute
  • • Botafogo made five substitutions throughout the match
  • • A. Franco and G. Tapia received yellow cards for Sao Paulo

Lineups

Sao Paulo

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 23 Rafael (G)
  • 2 R. Toloi (D)
  • 28 A. Franco (D)
  • 35 Sabino (D)
  • 6 C. Soares (M)
  • 25 Alisson (M)
  • 29 Pablo Maia (M)
  • 13 E. Diaz (M)
  • 15 Rodriguinho (F)
  • 14 G. Tapia (F)
  • 19 J. Dinenno (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 Young
  • 5 Robert Arboleda
  • 18 Wendell
  • 20 Marcos Antonio
  • 22 Mailton
  • 32 N. Ferraresi
  • 33 Luan Silva
  • 36 Patryck
  • 43 Felipe Negrucci
  • 45 Lucca Marques
  • 46 Pedro Ferreira
  • 77 E. Rigoni

Botafogo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 Neto (G)
  • 2 Vitinho (D)
  • 31 Kaio (D)
  • 57 David Ricardo (D)
  • 21 Marcal (D)
  • 28 Newton (M)
  • 25 Allan (M)
  • 35 Danilo (M)
  • 10 J. Savarino (M)
  • 47 Jeffinho (M)
  • 9 C. Ramos (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Leo Linck
  • 4 M. Ponte
  • 6 Cuiabano
  • 8 A. Montoro
  • 11 Matheus Martins
  • 13 Alex Telles
  • 17 Marlon Freitas
  • 20 A. Barboza
  • 23 S. Rodriguez
  • 26 Gabriel Bahia
  • 30 J. Correa
  • 39 Gonzalo Mastriani

Timeline

  1. Sao Paulo
    7' Sao Paulo Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Dinenno · Assist: E. Diaz
  2. Botafogo
    45'+2 Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Neto · On: Léo Linck
  3. Sao Paulo
    46' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Diaz · On: Wendell
  4. Botafogo
    46' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jeffinho · On: Matheus Martins
  5. Botafogo
    46' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Allan · On: J. Correa
  6. Sao Paulo
    48' Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    A. Franco

    Foul

  7. Sao Paulo
    58' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alisson · On: Marcos Antonio
  8. Sao Paulo
    58' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Dinenno · On: E. Rigoni
  9. Botafogo
    62' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marcal · On: Cuiabano
  10. Botafogo
    69' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Newton · On: Marlon Freitas
  11. Sao Paulo
    72' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Franco · On: R. Arboleda
  12. Sao Paulo
    77' Sao Paulo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Rodrigo · On: Luan
  13. Botafogo
    87' Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    David Ricardo

    Foul

  14. Sao Paulo
    90'+2 Sao Paulo Card · Yellow Card
    G. Tapia

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Sao Paulo Botafogo
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 84% 82%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 12
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 443 490
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 1.32 0.59
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 371 402
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by J. Dinenno at the 7th minute set the tone for Sao Paulo, giving them a psychological advantage over Botafogo.
  • ▸ Botafogo's five substitutions failed to change the momentum of the game as Sao Paulo's defense remained solid throughout.