Kickoff is scheduled for 12/04/26 at 16:00 at Estádio Nilton Santos, in the 11th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, and according to Jogo Hoje’s pre-match coverage, Franclim Carvalho is not tinkering. He’s changing the feel of the match.
Escalação confirmada: as quatro mudanças de Franclim Carvalho
Botafogo’s escalação titular comes with four changes and a clear brief: play with more bite. Jhoan Hernández is the headline inclusion, but the bigger story is the chain reaction across the pitch.
- In: Jhoan Hernández, Cristian Medina, Jordan Barrera, Arthur Cabral
- Out: Caio Roque, Allan, Júnior Santos, Matheus Martins
Raul is in goal. The back line is set with Vitinho, Bastos, Alexander Barboza and Jhoan Hernández, forming a linha de quatro that can keep the shape clean while the rest of the team steps up. In midfield, Cristian Medina joins Danilo and Álvaro Montoro. Up top, Jordan Barrera and Arthur Cabral lead the attack with Santi Rodríguez supporting.
O que muda no desenho do Botafogo com Jhoan Hernández
With Jhoan Hernández in the starting XI, the tactical picture shifts from “contain and counter” to “press and threaten.” The left side becomes a more functional corredor esquerdo, not just a defensive channel. You can expect quicker support angles for the wide player and more body presence near the touchline.
That matters because Botafogo’s plan leans on the speed of transição rápida. If the first press forces a loose touch or a sideways pass, the team can turn that into immediate progression. The question is: will Coritiba’s build-up handle it when Botafogo triggers pressão alta at the right moments?
Here’s the encaixe tático logic: the fullback/wing balance with Hernández helps Botafogo keep a stable back line while pushing forward. Cristian Medina’s presence in the middle gives the side a platform to connect the press to the next phase, so the aggression doesn’t turn into chaos.
Por que o time ganha agressividade no ataque
Arthur Cabral starting up front is a statement of intent. He’s there to occupy the centre, win second balls and turn long or half-cleared situations into something Botafogo can recycle. Jordan Barrera provides the forward momentum, and Santi Rodríguez offers the late arrival in the channels.
Four changes, and suddenly the side looks built for duels plus quick verticality. This is the type of formação ofensiva that forces the opponent to make decisions under stress: do they break the line early and risk being caught, or do they sit and let Botafogo stack pressure?
And if the match opens up, Botafogo’s best weapon is still the same: once the press lands, the next pass has to hurt. That’s fast transition football—clean first touch, immediate forward intent, and no hesitation.
A escalação do Coritiba e o que ela indica
Coritiba arrives with Pedro Rangel; Tinga, Maicon, Jacy and Bruno Melo; Sebastián Gómez, Vini Paulista and Josué; Lucas Ronier, Breno Lopes and Pedro Rocha.
It’s a lineup that suggests they’re comfortable with controlled phases, but they’ll need to be sharp against a team that’s likely to ask questions with pressão alta. If Botafogo pins the midfield line, Coritiba’s wide options will be tested—especially when the game swings toward that left side channel where Hernández can create angles.
Also, watch how Coritiba reacts when Botafogo’s back line holds a compact back line of four. If the first pass is delayed, the trap closes quickly and the transition becomes Botafogo’s territory.
Banco de reservas e opções para o segundo tempo
Botafogo’s bench includes Neto, Kadu, Justino, Caio Roque, Newton, Allan, Huguinho, Edenílson, Matheus Martins, Lucas Villalba, Júnior Santos and Chris Ramos. Léo Linck is the one who missed out from the list of related players.
This is important for the in-game management. If Coritiba absorbs the initial pressure, Franclim can tweak the intensity with fresh legs in midfield or reset the attacking shape. If the match tilts and spaces appear, the options allow Botafogo to keep pushing the tempo rather than settling.
O Veredito Jogo Hoje
Botafogo don’t just “look more offensive” on paper; they’ve built a practical route to danger. Hernández gives a cleaner left-side platform, the four-man base keeps the structure sturdy, and the forward trio is set for second-ball work and transition. If the press is coordinated for 90 minutes, Coritiba won’t survive the gaps—this is the kind of setup that turns one defensive mistake into a chain reaction. Meu palpite? Botafogo start quicker, Coritiba react late, and the match gets decided in bursts.
Perguntas Frequentes
Who are the Botafogo starters against Coritiba?
Raul; Vitinho, Bastos, Alexander Barboza and Jhoan Hernández; Cristian Medina, Danilo and Álvaro Montoro; Jordan Barrera, Arthur Cabral and Santi Rodríguez.
Why did Jhoan Hernández earn a spot in the starting XI?
Because Franclim Carvalho’s plan leans on a more aggressive, structured approach: Hernández strengthens the left-side channel and improves the team’s tactical fit to press and then hit the next phase quickly.
Did Botafogo enter with a more offensive formation?
Yes. With four changes and an attacking setup, Botafogo’s intent is to play with more forward pressure, using high pressure moments and fast transition to turn the match into a threat-heavy contest.
