Botafogo SP earned a 1-0 home win over Primavera in the Brazilian Campeonato Paulista A1 on January 23, 2026. The match at the Estádio Santa Cruz was settled by a solitary goal in a contest where chances were at a premium. The decisive moment came in the first half when Botafogo SP's forward broke through the Primavera defense and slotted the ball calmly past the goalkeeper. Primavera responded well and enjoyed spells of possession, but they struggled to create clear-cut opportunities against a well-drilled Botafogo backline. The second half saw the visitors commit more men forward in search of an equalizer, but this left them vulnerable on the counter-attack. Botafogo SP had several chances to double their lead on the break but were unable to convert. In the end, the single goal proved enough, giving Botafogo SP a valuable three points to start their Paulistão season, while Primavera were left empty-handed despite a battling performance.