All eyes will be on Estadio Nilton Santos as two Rio de Janeiro-based teams go toe-to-toe with each other on Sunday night. View our free Botafogo vs Flamengo predictions below.
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Botafogo vs Flamengo predictions: Visitors to emerge victorious
Key stats
- Five of the last seven encounters between Botafogo and Flamengo went below the 2.5-goal line.
- Flamengo won their last eight trips to this stadium.
- Less than three goals were scored in each of Flamengo's last six matches.
- Flamengo opened the scoring in their last seven trips to Estadio Nilton Santos.
Correct score prediction: Botafogo 0-1 Flamengo
Flamengo won the last eight meetings between these teams at this stadium, and four of those victories were by a 1-0 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: League leaders are expected winners
- HOME:7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
- DRAW:19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
- AWAY:7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although Botafogo are currently at the top of the Serie A table, they have not particularly enjoyed their best form in recent weeks. Artur Jorge's men managed two wins in their last seven matches, with two draws and three losses.
Despite their recent struggles, Botafogo are the expected winners at 7/5 (2.40). Teams with these odds generally have a 41.7% probability of winning.
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Additionally, Flamengo drew first blood in five of their last seven matches. Keeping in mind that they did the same in their last seven trips to this stadium, Flamengo to score first has an appealing look at 5/4 (2.25). That one has a 44.4% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Another low-scoring game on the cards?
Recent clashes between these teams have mostly been on the low-scoring side. Flamengo have been the dominant side over the past decade, winning 11 of their last 15 encounters with Botafogo.
Brazil Serie A 28/04/24
Flamengo
Botafogo
Brazil Campeonato Carioca 08/02/24
Flamengo
Botafogo
Brazil Serie A 03/09/23
Botafogo
Flamengo
Brazil Serie A 30/04/23
Flamengo
Botafogo
Brazil Campeonato Carioca 25/02/23
Botafogo
Flamengo
Botafogo preview: Hoping to maintain their place at the top of the table
On the injury front, Botafogo have quite a number of players on the treatment table. They include Junior Santos, Carlos Eduardo, Jeffinho, Pablo, Matheus Nascimento and Rafael da Silva.
Predicted lineup:Victor (GK), Ponte, Bastos, Barboza, Cuiabano, Gregore, Marlon, Freitas, Henrique, Savarino, Almada & Jesus.
Brazil Serie A 29/09/24
D
Gremio
0
Botafogo
0
Copa Libertadores 26/09/24
W
Sao Paulo
1 (4)
Botafogo
1 (5)
Brazil Serie A 21/09/24
W
Fluminense
0
Botafogo
1
Copa Libertadores 19/09/24
D
Sao Paulo
0
Botafogo
0
Brazil Serie A 15/09/24
W
Corinthians
1
Botafogo
2
Flamengo preview: Sights firmly set on Serie A title
Matias Vina and Everton are ruled out for the season for Flamengo, while forward Gabriel Barbosa is questionable for this clash.
Predicted lineup: Rossi (GK), Franca, Bruno, Pereira, Vina, Pulgar, Ortiz, Gerson, De Arrascaeta, Araujo & Pedro.
Copa do Brasil 03/10/24
W
Corinthians
0
Flamengo
1
Brazil Serie A 29/09/24
W
Athletico Paranaense
0
Flamengo
1
Copa Libertadores 26/09/24
D
Penarol
0
Flamengo
0
Brazil Serie A 22/09/24
L
Gremio
3
Flamengo
2
Copa Libertadores 19/09/24
L
Penarol
1
Flamengo
0
Player to watch: Pedro
Pedro set up the opening goal in Flamengo's Copa Libertadores tie with Bolivar a few days ago. The former Fiorentina forward has been, without a doubt, Flamengo's best player this season.
It is important to note that Pedro leads the Brazilian Serie A in both goals and assists. He is Flamengo's top scorer and assist leader in both the Serie A and the Copa Libertadores this campaign.
