Botafogo RJ 2, Paulista 2

SAO PAULO (Interstat) — In a Carioca Série A match that defied all pregame projections, Paulista and Botafogo played to a thrilling 2-2 draw Sunday at Neo Química Arena. The result, which saw the home side claw back from a late deficit, left both teams with identical records in the Brazilian state competition: zero wins, zero losses and one draw to open their campaigns. The stalemate also mirrored their overall records across all competitions this season. The game was a dramatic departure from expectations. According to Interstat’s pregame analysis, Botafogo was projected as a heavy favorite with an 86.30 percent… Read more...