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 9 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 draw with Cruzeiro, Fluminense aims to claim a win. 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 10 games. Following their 2-1 loss to Bahia, Botafogo is determined to bounce back with 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 83% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 83% of games. Their total stands at 28 goals and 103 shots on target this Brazilian Serie A season. Meanwhile, Botafogo have scored 31 goals with 86 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.