Flamengo will be looking to make the most of their home advantage when they take on Botafogo in the Campeonato Carioca in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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Flamengo vs Botafogo prediction: Another Flamengo victory?
Key Stats
- Flamengo have won five of their last six matches across all competitions.
- Botafogo have lost three of their last six fixtures.
- Under 2.5 goals have been produced in three of the hosts' last five matches.
- Three of Botafogo's last five outings have witnessed fewer than three goals.
Correct score prediction: Flamengo 2-0 Botafogo
Flamengo have already beaten Botafogo this month, running out 3-1 winners when the pair went head-to-head in the Supercopa do Brasil. Thursday's hosts have managed to keep five clean sheets in their last six attempts and have scored at least two goals in five of those matches as well, which is why we're backing a 2-0 correct scoreline prediction in Flemengo's favour.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Flamengo the favourite
- HOME: 4/6 (1.67) – 60%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Flamengo are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 60% and we agree with the bookmaker's prediction.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Flamengo edge it
Thursday's hosts have won three and lost two of their last five encounters with Botafogo in league and cup, running out 3-1 winners earlier this month in the Supercopa.
Brazil Supercopa 02/02/25
Botafogo
Flamengo
Brazil Serie A 18/08/24
Botafogo
Flamengo
Brazil Serie A 28/04/24
Flamengo
Botafogo
Brazil Campeonato Carioca 08/02/24
Flamengo
Botafogo
Brazil Serie A 03/09/23
Botafogo
Flamengo
Flamengo preview: Held at Fluminense
Flamengo's winning run might have come to and end at the weekend but Thursday's hosts remain unbeaten in their last six matches.
Filipe Luís's side made the trip to Fluminense on Saturday where the two sides played out a tight and tense goalless draw that won't live long in the memory.
Pedro, e Arrascaeta and Matias Vina make up the trio of players who look set to miss the Botafogo game this week due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Rossi (GK), Sandro, Pereira, Ortiz, Wesley, Pulgar, Gerson, Michael, Plata, Araújo & Henrique
Brazil Serie A 13/04/25
W
Gremio
0
Flamengo
2
Copa Libertadores 10/04/25
L
Central Cordoba
2
Flamengo
1
Brazil Serie A 06/04/25
W
Vitoria
1
Flamengo
2
Copa Libertadores 04/04/25
W
Deportivo Tachira
0
Flamengo
1
Brazil Serie A 30/03/25
D
Internacional
1
Flamengo
1
Botafogo preview: Beaten by Madureira
Botafogo slipped to a third defeat in six matches when they played host to Madureira on Sunday.
The visitors took the lead on the half-hour mark through Wagninho and a second goal late in the second half secured a 2-0 victory for Daniel Neri's men.
A knee injury looks likely to keep defender Vitinho out of the trip to Flamengo on Wednesday.
Predicted lineup: Linck (GK), Telles, Ponte, Ricardo, Serafim, Barbosa, Newton, de Paula, Lobato, Yarlen & Kayke
Brazil Serie A 12/04/25
L
Bragantino
1
Botafogo
0
Copa Libertadores 08/04/25
W
Carabobo
0
Botafogo
2
Brazil Serie A 06/04/25
W
EC Juventude
0
Botafogo
2
Copa Libertadores 03/04/25
L
Universidad de Chile
1
Botafogo
0
Brazil Serie A 30/03/25
D
Palmeiras
0
Botafogo
0
Player to watch – Bruno Henrique
Flamengo's veteran forward Bruno Henrique will be hoping for a repeat performance that earned him two goals and Flamengo a 3-1 victory against Botafogo in the Supercopa earlier this month.
The 34-year-old forward, who has been at the club since 2019, scored his first two goals of the season in that 3-1 victory over Botafogo and will be looking to add to his tally on Thursday.
Scored twice against Botafogo in the Supercopa
We're backing Henrique to make another big impression against Botafogo this week, one that will help guide Flamengo to all three points.