Botafogo 3-2 Ceara
Updated
Botafogo won: Botafogo 3-2 Ceara in the Brasileirão Série A (Round 10) on Wed, 4 Jun 2025 at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro. Botafogo goals: Gonzalo Mastriani 45', Alex Telles 72' (pen), Marlon Freitas 77'. Ceara goals: Pedro Raul 57', Pedro Raul 87'. Expected goals: 2.55-0.59. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Pedro Raul (8.7).
Match report
Botafogo beat Ceara 3-2
Botafogo edged Ceara 3-2 at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos on Wednesday 4 June in Brasileirão Série A.
Gonzalo Mastriani put Botafogo ahead on 45' (1-0), Pedro Raul levelled for Ceara on 57' (1-1), Alex Telles restored Botafogo's lead from the penalty spot on 72' (2-1), Marlon Freitas made it 3-1 on 77' and Pedro Raul pulled one back for Ceara on 87' (3-2).
Botafogo had 58% of the ball, shots were 16-9 (10-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.55-0.59. Botafogo were the better side on chances, too.
Pedro Raul (Ceara) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 22,800. Referee: Edina Alves Batista.
Match stats
| Botafogo | Ceara | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.55 | 0.59 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 10 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 453 (88%) | 312 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 0 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 5 |
Lineups
Botafogo (4-2-3-1): John Victor, Vitinho, Jair Cunha, David Ricardo, Alex Telles, Gregore, Marlon Freitas, Artur Guimaraes, Gonzalo Mastriani, Santiago Rodriguez, Igor Jesus
Ceara (4-2-3-1): Fernando Miguel, Fabiano Silva, Marllon, Willian Machado, Nicolas Vichiatto, Fernando Sobral, Dieguinho, Antonio Galeano, Lucas Mugni, Pedro Henrique, Pedro Raul
Key events
- 45' · Goal · Gonzalo Mastriani (Botafogo)
- 45'+5 · Yellow card · Pedro Henrique (Ceara)
- 52' · Yellow card · Willian Machado (Ceara)
- 57' · Goal · Pedro Raul (Ceara)
- 61' · Substitution · Nathan Fernandes for Santiago Rodriguez (Botafogo)
- 72' · Goal · Alex Telles (Botafogo)
- 73' · Substitution · Lourenco for Fernando Sobral (Ceara)
- 73' · Substitution · Matheus Araujo for Lucas Mugni (Ceara)
- 75' · Substitution · Alexander Barboza for Gonzalo Mastriani (Botafogo)
- 77' · Goal · Marlon Freitas (Botafogo)
- 80' · Substitution · Lucas Lima for Dieguinho (Ceara)
- 80' · Substitution · Lele for Pedro Henrique (Ceara)
- 81' · Substitution · Allan for Marlon Freitas (Botafogo)
- 81' · Substitution · Mateo Ponte for Alex Telles (Botafogo)
- 87' · Goal · Pedro Raul (Ceara)
- 90' · Substitution · Fernandinho for Fabiano Silva (Ceara)
- 90'+9 · Yellow card · Nathan Fernandes (Botafogo)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2018: Botafogo 3, draws 6, Ceara 1.
Questions
Who won Botafogo vs Ceara?
Botafogo won, 3-2 (Brasileirão Série A) on Wed, 4 Jun 2025.
When and where is Botafogo vs Ceara?
Wed, 4 Jun 2025, 23:00 UTC at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Brasileirão Série A.
What is the head-to-head record between Botafogo and Ceara?
In 10 league meetings since 2018: Botafogo 3 wins, 6 draws, Ceara 1 wins (goals 13-9).