Botafogo vs Fluminense Predictions

Botafogo vs Fluminense is scheduled for kick off on 08 August, at 00:00. The game is set to take place at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos. This match is bound to be interesting with Botafogo currently holding the 12th position in the table 9 points behind Fluminense. Botafogo have won 3 Brazilian Serie A matches against Fluminense out of the last 5 they have played. After their recent draw with Atlético MG, Botafogo aims to claim a win. Botafogo have won 2 of their last 7 Brazilian Serie A matches at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos. Fluminense's away record stands at 2 victories from 7 games. Following a draw in their last match against Vitória in the Brazilian Serie A, Fluminense is aiming to secure a win against Botafogo.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Botafogo have scored over 1.5 goals in 93% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 93% of games. Their total stands at 26 goals and 69 shots on target this Brazilian Serie A season. Meanwhile, Fluminense have scored 25 goals with 94 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 87% of matches but conceded in 80% of games.

In their last 5 head-to-head clashes, Botafogo scored 4 goals while Fluminense scored 3 goals. Their last match on 12 February 2026 ended in 1-0 to Fluminense.