Wednesday , 30 September 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 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 Sao Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

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
#12 Position #1
35 Points 60
28 Played 28
9 / 8 / 11 W / D / L 18 / 6 / 4
41 Scored 55
45 Conceded 23
-4 GD +32
1.25 PPG 2.14
32% Win % 64%

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
43% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season

Botafogo FR are 12th (35 pts). CR Flamengo are 1st (60 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR
0-15
5/5
16-30
2/4
31-45
4/4
46-60
4/3
61-75
4/3
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CR Flamengo
0-15
7/1
16-30
4/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
7/4
61-75
6/1
76+
9/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 9 G 2 A
Arthur Cabral 7 G 1 A
Edenilson 4 G 2 A
Matheus Martins 4 G
CR Flamengo
Pedro 16 G 6 A
Samuel Lino 9 G 7 A
Jorge Carrascal 5 G 7 A
Lucas Paqueta 5 G
Giorgian De Arrascaeta 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Botafogo FR and CR Flamengo has kicked off!
  • 3' Assisted by Marlon Freitas with the perfectly-timed delivery and Mateo Ponte makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 8' Victor Hugo Gomes is replacing Giorgian De Arrascaeta for the CR Flamengo side.
  • 13' Victor Hugo Gomes is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CR Flamengo so far.
  • 18' The 25-year-old Igor Jesus has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 23' With 0 assists to his name this season, Luiz Henrique is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CR Flamengo.
  • 24' Bruno Henrique makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and CR Flamengo are in front.
  • 29' CR Flamengo has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 33' That looks like a foul for a card for Cuiabano.
  • 38' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' CR Flamengo make a change. Gerson trudges off to be replaced by Evertton on 46 minutes.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at Engenhao. Botafogo FR seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 52' The referee calls foul for Mateo Ponte. He receives a card.
  • 54' GOAL! Igor Jesus fires home to make it 2-1!
  • 56' Alexander Barboza is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
  • 61' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 64' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ayrton Lucas.
  • 66' Tiquinho Soares is ready to make an impact after coming on for Igor Jesus at the 66 minute mark.
  • 70' The referee calls foul for Carlinhos. He receives a card.
  • 74' Time for substitution for CR Flamengo. Allan is replaced by Lorran.
  • 79' Allan has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 80' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Marlon Freitas has done his job and it is now time for Allan to step up.
  • 81' The whistle greets Luiz Henrique as he departs to be replaced by Carlos Alberto.
  • 84' What a moment for Matheus Martins! That strike on 84 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 86' A moment of madness from Jefferson Savarino on 86 minutes earns him a card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
  • The points are shared — Botafogo FR 4-1 CR Flamengo. Honours even.

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
Matheus Martins 2
Leo Pereira 2
Samuel Lino 2
Tiquinho Soares 2
Joao Victor 1
Gonzalo Plata 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
1.69 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76 CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or CR Flamengo 76% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR42% Draw24% CR Flamengo34%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.45
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
66%
Draw or CR Flamengo
58%
Botafogo FR or CR Flamengo
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR29% Draw41% CR Flamengo30%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
10.3%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 1
5%
0 – 2
5%
1 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.7%
0 – 0
4.6%
2 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 3
4%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push CR Flamengo covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 17% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 18% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 12% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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