Three points will be up for grabs as Botafogo and Fluminense go toe-to-toe with each other at the Nilton Santos Stadium. View our free Botafogo vs Fluminense predictions below.
Botafogo vs Fluminense predictions: Hosts to take all the spoils
Key stats
- Botafogo are currently on a six-match unbeaten run.
- Fluminense have also put up a solid run of results, with no losses in their last four games.
- However, Botafogo came out on top the last four times these teams met.
- Fluminense’s last six trips to this stadium featured less than three goals.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Botafogo are expected winners
- Botafogo: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
- Draw: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- Fluminense: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Botafogo have been one of the best teams in the Serie A this season, amassing 13 points from a possible 21. They've strung up a six-match unbeaten run, with four wins and two draws.
With that in mind, the hosts are the expected winners at 1/1 (2.00). Teams with these odds generally have a 50% probability of winning.
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Also, Botafogo’s fine form is due, in part, to their solid defence. They kept three clean sheets in their last four games, allowing just one goal.
For this reason, BTTS – no has an appealing look at 19/20 (1.95). That one has a 51.3% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Can Fluminense avoid a fifth consecutive defeat?
Although Fluminense have impressed in recent weeks, they don't exactly have a great track record against Botafogo. The visitors lost the last four encounters between these teams, and have no wins in their last five skirmishes.
Brazil Serie A 21/09/24
Fluminense
Botafogo
Brazil Serie A 25/05/24
Botafogo
Fluminense
Brazil Campeonato Carioca 03/03/24
Fluminense
Botafogo
Brazil Serie A 08/10/23
Fluminense
Botafogo
Brazil Serie A 20/05/23
Botafogo
Fluminense
Team news and form guide
Botafogo: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Botafogo will not be able to call upon the services of Jefferson Savarino, who is away on international duty. Meanwhile, Carlos Eduardo, Fernando Marcal and Rafael da Silva are all ruled out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Victor (GK), Cuiabano, Bastos, Halter, Suarez, Freitas, Barbosa, Tché, Romero, Henrique & Santos.
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
Internacional
0
Botafogo
4
Copa Libertadores 06/05/25
W
Carabobo
1
Botafogo
2
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
L
EC Bahia
1
Botafogo
0
Copa do Brasil 30/04/25
W
Capital CF
0
Botafogo
4
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
W
Fluminense
0
Botafogo
2
Fluminense: Eyeing first away win of the season
Andre Trindade and Lele are still in the recovery room, and will be unavailable for selection.
Predicted lineup: Fabio (GK), Marquinhos, Marlon, Santos, Barbosa, Martinelli, Alexsander, Arias, Ganso, Keno & Cano.
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
L
Atletico Mineiro
3
Fluminense
2
Copa Sudamericana 09/05/25
L
San Jose de Oruro
1
Fluminense
0
Brazil Serie A 03/05/25
W
Sport Recife
1
Fluminense
2
Copa do Brasil 30/04/25
W
Aparecidense
0
Fluminense
1
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
L
Botafogo
2
Fluminense
0