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Botafogo SP lineup vs Ponte Preta

Botafogo SP's expected lineup vs Ponte Preta, Tue 29 Sep, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 12 matches): Souza (12); Ericson (11), Vilar (11), Inocêncio (10); Morelli (10), Gava (10), Maciel (9), Brey (6); Hygor (8), Nem (8), Kelvin (6). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Athletic Club match on 19 Sep.

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  • MANAGERCláudio Tencati appointed manager9 Sep
  • TRANSFERJadson signs from Cuiaba9 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERLuizão leaves3 Aug
  • TRANSFERMorelli returns from a loan at Maringá29 Jul · Return from loan
  • TRANSFERTortello leaves for Grêmio Prudente30 Jun · Free agent
  • TRANSFERMarquinho returns from a loan at Académico de Viseu29 Jun · Return from loan
  • TRANSFERCosta returns from loan29 Jun · Return from loan
  • TRANSFERLins returns from a loan at Paide29 Jun · Return from loan

Botafogo SP predicted lineup vs Ponte Preta

MOST USED XI

Botafogo SP's expected lineup at home to Ponte Preta in the Serie B is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 12 official matches: Souza in goal, a back three of Ericson, Vilar and Inocêncio, and Hygor, Nem and Kelvin further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

  1. GKSouza
  2. DEFEricson
  3. DEFVilar
  4. DEFInocêncio
  5. MIDMorelli
  6. MIDGava
  7. MIDMaciel
  8. MIDBrey
  9. FWDHygor
  10. FWDNem
  11. FWDKelvin

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 7 of the last 12 matches.
  • Based on starts across 12 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Botafogo SP, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Head Coach
Cláudio Tencati
Since Sept 2026
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 7 of last 12
4-2-3-1
58%
3-4-1-2
8%
4-3-1-2
8%
4-1-4-1
8%

Most Common Botafogo SP Starting XI

Based on 12 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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This season
  • FWDLuizão1/1 penalties scored
  • MIDGava1/1 penalties scored
  • MIDMaciel0/1 penalties scored
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What is Botafogo SP's expected lineup?
Botafogo SP's expected lineup at home to Ponte Preta in the Serie B is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 12 official matches: Souza in goal, a back three of Ericson, Vilar and Inocêncio, and Hygor, Nem and Kelvin further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Souza, Ericson, Vilar, Inocêncio, Morelli, Gava, Maciel, Brey, Hygor, Nem, Kelvin.
Who started Botafogo SP's last match?
Botafogo SP's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the Brazil Serie B (3-4-1-2): Victor Souza, Ericson, Wallace, Vilar, Pedro Henrique, Yuri Felipe Santos da Conceição, Everton Morelli, Patrick Brey, Rafael Gava, Hygor, Kelvin.
What was Botafogo SP's last result?
Botafogo SP drew with Athletic Club 1–1 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Botafogo SP last win?
Botafogo SP last won on 14 Aug 2026, beating São Bernardo 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Botafogo SP?
Luizão has taken the most penalties for Botafogo SP this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Botafogo SP this season?
Victor Souza leads with 12 starts for Botafogo SP across all competitions this season.
What formation does Botafogo SP use most often?
Botafogo SP have used a 4-2-3-1 in 7 of their 12 matches this season.
Which Botafogo SP goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Victor Souza has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Botafogo SP this season, starting 12 matches.
Which Botafogo SP defender has started the most this season?
Ericson has made the most starts as defender for Botafogo SP this season, starting 11 matches.
Which Botafogo SP midfielder has started the most this season?
Everton Morelli has made the most starts as midfielder for Botafogo SP this season, starting 10 matches.
Which Botafogo SP forward has started the most this season?
Jefferson Nem has made the most starts as forward for Botafogo SP this season, starting 8 matches.
Squad · 37 players

Goalkeepers

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V. Souza
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Adriano
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Brenno
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Jordan
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