Flamengo vs Botafogo Predictions

Flamengo vs Botafogo is scheduled for kick off on 29 August, at 00:00. The game is set to take place at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã). This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Flamengo and Botafogo. Flamengo have won 2 Brazilian Serie A matches against Botafogo out of the last 5 they have played. After their recent draw with São Paulo, Flamengo aims to claim a win. Flamengo have won 5 of their last 10 Brazilian Serie A matches at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã). Botafogo's away record stands at 4 victories from 11 games. Following their 1-0 triumph over Cruzeiro, Botafogo have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Flamengo on their home ground.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Flamengo have scored over 1.5 goals in 95% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 58% of games. Their total stands at 36 goals and 95 shots on target this Brazilian Serie A season. Meanwhile, Botafogo have scored 34 goals with 102 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 85% of matches but conceded in 85% of games.

In their last 5 head-to-head clashes, Flamengo scored 7 goals while Botafogo scored 6 goals. Their last match on 14 March 2026 ended in 3-0 to Flamengo.