Saturday , 14 November 2026

Botafogo FR vs CR Flamengo, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Botafogo FR
4 – 1
Full Time
CR Flamengo
Sun 18 Aug 2024 · 21:30 UTC Engenhao 23,731 HT 45' · FT 45'
Mateo Ponte 3' 1–0
1–1 24' Bruno Henrique
Igor Jesus 54' 2–1
Matheus Martins 84' 3–1
Matheus Martins 90+4' 4–1
Cuiabano 33' Y
Mateo Ponte 52' Y
Alexander Barboza 56' Y
Y 64' Ayrton Lucas
Y 70' Carlinhos
Jefferson Savarino 86' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs CR Flamengo — Serie A at Engenhao.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 34 76
2 SE Palmeiras 34 73
3 Cruzeiro EC 34 60
4 Fluminense FC 34 57
5 CA Paranaense 34 54
6 EC Bahia 34 53
7 CA Mineiro 35 51
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 Sao Paulo FC 34 44
11 Botafogo FR 34 42
12 Coritiba FBC 34 42
13 CR Vasco da Gama 33 41
14 Mirassol FC 35 41
15 SC Internacional 34 38
16 EC Vitoria 34 38
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 34 37
18 Gremio FBPA 34 37
19 Clube do Remo 34 29
20 Chapecoense AF 33 21

Head-to-Head

6
3
9
Botafogo FR 18 games · Avg 2.3 goals CR Flamengo
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-18 Botafogo FR 4–1 CR Flamengo 2024-04-28 CR Flamengo 0–2 Botafogo FR 2023-09-03 Botafogo FR 1–2 CR Flamengo 2023-04-30 CR Flamengo 2–3 Botafogo FR 2022-08-28 Botafogo FR 0–1 CR Flamengo

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Aug CR Flamengo H 4–1 W
15 Aug SE Palmeiras H 2–1 W
11 Aug EC Juventude A 2–3 L
03 Aug AC Goianiense A 4–1 W
28 Jul Cruzeiro EC H 0–3 L
24 Jul Sao Paulo FC A 2–2 D
CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Aug Botafogo FR A 1–4 L
16 Aug Club Bolivar H 2–0 W
11 Aug SE Palmeiras H 1–1 D
04 Aug Sao Paulo FC A 0–1 L
28 Jul AC Goianiense H 2–0 W
24 Jul EC Vitoria A 2–1 W

Season Stats

Botafogo FR CR Flamengo
#11 Position #1
42 Points 76
34 Played 34
11 / 9 / 14 W / D / L 23 / 7 / 4
46 Scored 71
53 Conceded 29
-7 GD +42
1.24 PPG 2.24
32% Win % 68%

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
41% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season

Botafogo FR are 11th (42 pts). CR Flamengo are 1st (76 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR
0-15
6/6
16-30
3/5
31-45
5/6
46-60
5/5
61-75
4/4
76+
9/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CR Flamengo
0-15
8/3
16-30
6/2
31-45
9/2
46-60
8/5
61-75
9/2
76+
12/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 10 G 2 A
Arthur Cabral 7 G 1 A
Edenilson 6 G 2 A
Matheus Martins 4 G 1 A
CR Flamengo
Pedro 20 G 7 A
Samuel Lino 12 G 9 A
Jorge Carrascal 7 G 9 A
Lucas Paqueta 7 G 1 A
Gonzalo Plata 4 G 3 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Botafogo FR and CR Flamengo is underway.
  • 3' GOAL! Mateo Ponte fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 8' The crowd applauds Giorgian De Arrascaeta as he leaves the pitch. Victor Hugo Gomes steps in for CR Flamengo.
  • 13' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CR Flamengo backline.
  • 18' Botafogo FR have won 367 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 23' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 24' Bruno Henrique is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 4 goals this season for the .
  • 29' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Leo Ortiz suffering a number of foals already.
  • 33' Cuiabano was booked on 33.
  • 38' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. Botafogo FR and CR Flamengo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Gerson as he leaves the pitch. Evertton steps in for CR Flamengo.
  • 51' It’s high time Tite made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 52' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mateo Ponte on 52.
  • 54' Igor Jesus does the damage! The net is bulging and Botafogo FR surge ahead!
  • 56' Alexander Barboza was booked on 56.
  • 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 64' CR Flamengo receives a card for a hard tackle on 64.
  • 66' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tiquinho Soares is hanging Igor Jesus on the field on 66 minute.
  • 70' That is a card for CR Flamengo. Carlinhos will be fuming at that decision.
  • 74' Time for substitution for CR Flamengo. Allan is replaced by Lorran.
  • 79' CR Flamengo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 80' Marlon Freitas makes way for Allan at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 81' Carlos Alberto gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Luiz Henrique and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' GOAL! Matheus Martins fires home to make it 3-1!
  • 86' It’s gonna be a card for Jefferson Savarino.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Botafogo FR players.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

CR Flamengo Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tite

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gabriel Barbosa 4
Bruno Henrique 3
Tiquinho Soares 2
Matheus Martins 2
Leo Pereira 2
Samuel Lino 2
Luiz Araujo 1
Joao Victor 1

Head to Head

2024-08-18 Botafogo FR 4–1 CR Flamengo 2024-04-28 CR Flamengo 0–2 Botafogo FR 2023-09-03 Botafogo FR 1–2 CR Flamengo 2023-04-30 CR Flamengo 2–3 Botafogo FR 2022-08-28 Botafogo FR 0–1 CR Flamengo

Botafogo FR Form

2024-08-18 Botafogo FR 4–1 CR Flamengo W 2024-08-15 Botafogo FR 2–1 SE Palmeiras W 2024-08-11 EC Juventude 3–2 Botafogo FR L 2024-08-03 AC Goianiense 1–4 Botafogo FR W 2024-07-28 Botafogo FR 0–3 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-07-24 Sao Paulo FC 2–2 Botafogo FR D

CR Flamengo Form

2024-08-18 Botafogo FR 4–1 CR Flamengo L 2024-08-16 CR Flamengo 2–0 Club Bolivar W 2024-08-11 CR Flamengo 1–1 SE Palmeiras D 2024-08-04 Sao Paulo FC 1–0 CR Flamengo L 2024-07-28 CR Flamengo 2–0 AC Goianiense W 2024-07-24 EC Vitoria 1–2 CR Flamengo W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.67 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.79 CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or CR Flamengo 76% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR41% Draw24% CR Flamengo35%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.46
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
65%
Draw or CR Flamengo
59%
Botafogo FR or CR Flamengo
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR28% Draw41% CR Flamengo31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
10.3%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
5%
1 – 3
4.8%
1 – 0
4.6%
0 – 0
4.6%
2 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 3
4%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push CR Flamengo covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 17% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 18% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 12% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.