Cuiabá 1-1 Botafogo-SP
Updated
It finished level: Cuiabá 1-1 Botafogo-SP in the Brasileirão Série B (Round 6) on Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at Arena Pantanal, Cuiabá, Mato Grosso. Cuiabá goals: Eric Melo 64'. Botafogo-SP goals: Luizão 78' (pen). Expected goals: 1.08-1.34. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Eric Melo (8.2).
Match report
Cuiabá 1-1 Botafogo-SP: match report
Cuiabá and Botafogo-SP shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Arena Pantanal on Thursday 23 April in Brasileirão Série B.
Eric Melo put Cuiabá ahead on 64' (1-0) and Luizão levelled for Botafogo-SP from the penalty spot on 78' (1-1).
Cuiabá had 57% of the ball, shots were 17-10 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.08-1.34.
Eric Melo (Cuiabá) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 1,278. Referee: André Luiz Skettino Policarpo Bento.
Match stats
| Cuiabá | Botafogo-SP | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.08 | 1.34 |
| Total shots | 17 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 17 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 262 (75%) | 169 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 17 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 5 |
Lineups
Cuiabá (4-3-1-2): Marcelo Carné, Railan, João Basso, Vitor Mendes, Eric Melo, Calebe, Raul, Pepê, David Miguel, Rodrigo Rodrigues, Hernandes
Botafogo-SP (4-2-3-1): Jordan, Pedrinho, Vilar, Wallace, Patrick Brey, Matheus Sales, Marco Antônio, Zé Hugo, Everton Morelli, Jefferson Nem, Luizão
Key events
- 25' · Yellow card · Wallace (Botafogo-SP)
- 40' · Substitution · Luís Soares for Vitor Mendes (Cuiabá)
- 45'+4 · Yellow card · Rodrigo Rodrigues (Cuiabá)
- 46' · Substitution · Eliel for Rodrigo Rodrigues (Cuiabá)
- 47' · Yellow card · Eric Melo (Cuiabá)
- 63' · Substitution · Kelvin for Jefferson Nem (Botafogo-SP)
- 63' · Substitution · Leandro Maciel for Matheus Sales (Botafogo-SP)
- 63' · Substitution · Weverson for David Miguel (Cuiabá)
- 63' · Substitution · Vinicius Peixoto for Pepê (Cuiabá)
- 64' · Goal · Eric Melo (Cuiabá)
- 77' · Yellow card · Weverson (Cuiabá)
- 78' · Goal · Luizão (Botafogo-SP)
- 82' · Substitution · Gabriel Inocêncio for Pedrinho (Botafogo-SP)
- 82' · Substitution · Thiago Moraes for Marco Antônio (Botafogo-SP)
- 84' · Substitution · Kauan Cristtyan for Hernandes (Cuiabá)
- 85' · Yellow card · Raul (Cuiabá)
- 89' · Substitution · Márcio Maranhão for Zé Hugo (Botafogo-SP)
- 90' · Yellow card · Leandro Maciel (Botafogo-SP)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Thiago Moraes (Botafogo-SP)
All-time head-to-head
6 league meetings since 2022: Cuiabá 3, draws 1, Botafogo-SP 2.
Questions
Who won Cuiabá vs Botafogo-SP?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (Brasileirão Série B) on Thu, 23 Apr 2026.
When and where is Cuiabá vs Botafogo-SP?
Thu, 23 Apr 2026, 00:30 UTC at Arena Pantanal, Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brasileirão Série B.
What is the head-to-head record between Cuiabá and Botafogo-SP?
In 6 league meetings since 2022: Cuiabá 3 wins, 1 draws, Botafogo-SP 2 wins (goals 6-3).