MIRASSOL, Brazil (Interstat) — Botafogo and Mirassol FC opened their Carioca Série A campaigns with a 0-0 draw on Saturday at Estádio José Maria de Campos Maia. The result was a surprise after statistical models heavily favored Botafogo, which was given a 64.3 percent probability to win. The match failed to live up to its projected 1-1 scoreline, with neither side able to break through. The contest was marked more by disciplinary issues than scoring chances, with five yellow cards issued throughout the match. Both teams now hold identical records of zero wins, zero losses and one draw to start the season in the Brazilian state competition.