Fluminense vs Botafogo Predictions

Fluminense vs Botafogo is scheduled for kick off on 12 February, at 22:30. The game is set to take place at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã), with Rafael Rodrigo Klein officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Fluminense currently holding the 3rd position in the table 8 points ahead of Botafogo. Fluminense have lost 3 Brazilian Serie A matches to Botafogo out of the last 5 they have played. After their recent loss to Mirassol, Fluminense is determined to redeem themselves. Fluminense have won 7 of their last 9 Brazilian Serie A matches at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã). Botafogo's away record stands at 3 victories from 9 games. Following a draw in their last match against São Paulo in the Brazilian Serie A, Botafogo is aiming to secure a win against Fluminense.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Fluminense have scored over 1.5 goals in 82% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 82% of games. Their total stands at 27 goals and 98 shots on target this Brazilian Serie A season. Meanwhile, Botafogo have scored 30 goals with 80 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 94% of matches but conceded in 94% of games.

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