Flamengo vs Botafogo Predictions

Flamengo vs Botafogo is scheduled for kick off on 29 August. 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 Mirassol, Flamengo aims to claim a win. Flamengo have won 6 of their last 11 Brazilian Serie A matches at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã). Botafogo's away record stands at 4 victories from 12 games. Following a draw in their last match against Vitória in the Brazilian Serie A, Botafogo is aiming to secure a win against Flamengo.

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 57% of games. Their total stands at 39 goals and 106 shots on target this Brazilian Serie A season. Meanwhile, Botafogo have scored 35 goals with 109 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 86% of matches but conceded in 86% 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.