Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Botafogo SP (2nd, 35 pts) held a 15-point advantage over Tupi (17th, 20 pts). The last five rounds placed Tupi 11th in the league for form — higher than their 17th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.25 goals per team per game, Botafogo SP ran at 1.89 scored and 1 conceded, Tupi at 1.06 and 1.67.
Momentum sat with Botafogo SP, winners of their last three. Tupi arrived off three straight defeats. Recent form was uneven: 13/15 points for Botafogo SP, 6/15 for Tupi.
Estádio Santa Cruz staged the fixture, a ground that holds 29,292. Botafogo SP led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 5 goals for the 4-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Botafogo SP: Felipe Augusto (43'), Caio Dantas (63'), Caio Dantas (66'), Pimentinha (76') · Tupi: Magalhães (52'), Sidimar (47')
Key stats
Possession: Botafogo SP 56% · Tupi 44% · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 4-2




