Serie A
Flamengo vs Botafogo
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
Flamengo vs Botafogo Prediction & Stats - Serie A 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Flamengo vs Botafogo carries real history into this round of the Serie A.
The two sides meet on 30/08 (Sunday) at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho, 20:00 (UK time).
Read the Flamengo vs Botafogo prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Flamengo vs Botafogo
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Flamengo vs Botafogo call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Flamengo or Draw
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Flamengo the side to beat, with roughly 67% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Serie A odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Flamengo Preview
Flamengo reach this fixture 23 match into their Serie A. Here is where Fla stand:
In this competition
13 won, 6 drawn, 4 lost
1.96 points per game
45 scored, at 1.96 a game
21 conceded, at 0.91 a game
Fla, season-wide
20 won, 8 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos, 15 goals
Most assists: Samuel Lino, 7 assists
Recent results — Flamengo
22/08/2026 19:30
19/08/2026 20:30
16/08/2026 17:30
12/08/2026 20:30
09/08/2026 18:30
Botafogo: how they are travelling
Botafogo come in 23 matches into their Serie A.
Here is what Botafogo have produced:
In this competition
8 won, 6 drawn, 9 lost
1.3 points per game
37 scored, at 1.61 a game
37 conceded, at 1.61 a game
Botafogo, season-wide
16 won, 8 drawn, 13 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Arthur Cabral, 7 goals
Most assists: Alex Telles, 4 assists
Recent results — Botafogo
24/08/2026 19:00
20/08/2026 20:30
16/08/2026 17:30
13/08/2026 20:30
08/08/2026 20:00
The head-to-head favours Flamengo
Recent meetings have tended to go Flamengo's way against Botafogo.
From 34 match(es):
Flamengo: 19 win(s)
Botafogo: 8 win(s)
Drawn: 7
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Flamengo vs Botafogo prediction.
Form comparison Flamengo vs Botafogo
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Flamengo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
D
D
|
1.96 |
| Home |
W
D
W
L
D
|
2.1 |
| Away |
L
W
D
W
D
|
1.85 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 60% | 54% |
| Goals | 2.87 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.96 | 1.9 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.91 | 0.8 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 40% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 50% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 10% | 8% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.66 | 1.92 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.18 | 1.47 |
Away Team
Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
D
W
|
1.3 |
| Home |
L
L
D
D
W
|
1.45 |
| Away |
L
W
L
D
D
|
1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 36% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.22 | 3.36 | 3.08 |
| Scored | 1.61 | 1.82 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.61 | 1.55 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 74% | 73% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 18% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 18% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.81 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.59 | 1.77 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, Flamengo vs Botafogo is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
👉 Prediction: Flamengo to Win
It’s hard to see any outcome other than a Flamengo victory, making this our best betting tip.
They have been impressive throughout the season. Expect Flamengo to live up to expectations in this matchup.
Fixture information - Flamengo vs Botafogo
Match: Flamengo vs Botafogo
Competition: Serie A
Date: Sunday, 30/08/2026
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
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Stats
The statistics for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo vs Botafogo that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.89
League: 2.6
Both Teams to Score
58%
League: 57%
Over 1.5+
88%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
54%
League: 49%
Cards
5.72
League: 4.9
Corners
8.75
League: 10.08
Home Team
Flamengo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
D
D
|
1.96 |
| Home |
W
D
W
L
D
|
2.1 |
| Away |
L
W
D
W
D
|
1.85 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 60% | 54% |
| Goals | 2.87 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.96 | 1.9 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.91 | 0.8 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 40% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 50% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 10% | 8% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.66 | 1.92 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.18 | 1.47 |
Away Team
Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
D
W
|
1.3 |
| Home |
L
L
D
D
W
|
1.45 |
| Away |
L
W
L
D
D
|
1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 36% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.22 | 3.36 | 3.08 |
| Scored | 1.61 | 1.82 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.61 | 1.55 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 74% | 73% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 18% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 18% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.81 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.59 | 1.77 |
Corners
8.78 / Match
+12% Corners / Match
Botafogo received +12% more corners than Flamengo in the Serie A
9.82 / Match
Cruzeiro
(3)
Mirassol
(3)
Vitória
(8)
Internacional
(3)
São Paulo
(5)
Chapecoense
(3)
Coritiba
(6)(13)
Athletico-PR
(4)
Vitória
(7)
Fluminense
(1)
Cruzeiro
(9)
Vitória
(5)
Santos
(4)
Bahia
Cards
2.39 / Match
+31% Cards / Match
Botafogo received +31% more cards than Flamengo in the Serie A
3.13 / Match
Cruzeiro
(1)
Mirassol
(0)
Vitória
(1)
Internacional
(3)
São Paulo
(1)
Chapecoense
(0)
Coritiba
(3)(2)
Athletico-PR
(3)
Vitória
(3)
Fluminense
(5)
Cruzeiro
(1)
Vitória
(4)
Santos
(3)
Bahia
Goals Scored
1.96 / Match
+22%
Flamengo is +22% better in terms of goals scored
1.61 / Match
Cruzeiro
(1)
Mirassol
(5)
Vitória
(2)
Internacional
(1)
São Paulo
(1)
Chapecoense
(4)
Coritiba
(3)(2)
Athletico-PR
(0)
Vitória
(1)
Fluminense
(1)
Cruzeiro
(0)
Vitória
(2)
Santos
(1)
Bahia
Goals Conceded
0.91 / Match
+43%
Botafogo condeded +43% more goals than Flamengo
1.61 / Match
Cruzeiro
(2)
Mirassol
(1)
Vitória
(0)
Internacional
(1)
São Paulo
(1)
Chapecoense
(0)
Coritiba
(0)(3)
Athletico-PR
(1)
Vitória
(1)
Fluminense
(0)
Cruzeiro
(0)
Vitória
(1)
Santos
(2)
Bahia
Serie A Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Palmeiras
|
24 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 44 | 20 | 24 | 51 | 2.13 |
| 2 |
Flamengo
|
23 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 45 | 21 | 24 | 45 | 1.96 |
| 3 |
Athletico-PR
|
24 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 34 | 22 | 12 | 44 | 1.83 |
| 4 |
Fluminense
|
24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 36 | 29 | 7 | 41 | 1.71 |
| 5 |
Cruzeiro
|
24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 34 | 33 | 1 | 39 | 1.63 |
| 6 |
Bahia
|
24 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 34 | 28 | 6 | 37 | 1.54 |
| 7 |
RB Bragantino
|
23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 35 | 1.52 |
| 8 |
Coritiba
|
24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 30 | 31 | -1 | 34 | 1.42 |
| 9 |
Atlético MG
|
23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 30 | 27 | 3 | 33 | 1.43 |
| 10 |
Corinthians
|
24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 24 | 2 | 32 | 1.33 |
| 11 |
Botafogo
|
23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 30 | 1.3 |
| 12 |
Vitória
|
24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 23 | 35 | -12 | 29 | 1.21 |
| 13 |
São Paulo
|
23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 1.17 |
| 14 |
Santos
|
23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 33 | 36 | -3 | 26 | 1.13 |
| 15 |
Internacional
|
24 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 24 | 28 | -4 | 25 | 1.04 |
| 16 |
Grêmio
|
23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 24 | 31 | -7 | 25 | 1.09 |
| 17 |
Mirassol
|
23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 26 | 36 | -10 | 24 | 1.04 |
| 18 |
Remo
|
24 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 28 | 39 | -11 | 23 | 0.96 |
| 19 |
Vasco da Gama
|
23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 24 | 38 | -14 | 22 | 0.96 |
| 20 |
Chapecoense
|
23 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 24 | 46 | -22 | 14 | 0.61 |
Odds
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