Botafogo FR vs Fluminense FC, 2018
Overview
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Botafogo FR vs Fluminense FC — Serie A .
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
- Fluminense FC 23 games · 38 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Raphael Claus
- Referee Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis
- Referee Luiz Alberto Andrini Nogueira
- Referee Daniel Paulo Ziolli
12 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 5.8 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | Fluminense FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 May | Cruzeiro EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 May | Cruzeiro EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | Gremio FBPA | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Apr | SC Recife | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Apr | SC Recife | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | Botafogo FR | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 May | EC Vitoria | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 May | EC Vitoria | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Apr | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Apr | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Cruzeiro EC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Botafogo FR | Fluminense FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #4 |
| 30 | Points | 38 |
| 21 | Played | 23 |
| 8 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 10 / 8 / 5 |
| 35 | Scored | 34 |
| 33 | Conceded | 28 |
| +2 | GD | +6 |
| 1.43 | PPG | 1.65 |
| 38% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
32%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
21%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts). Fluminense FC are 4th (38 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
9/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 7 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 4 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G |
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 4 G | 2 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 3 G | 4 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 3 G | 2 A |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Botafogo FR and Fluminense FC.
- 5' Fluminense FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Botafogo FR are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fluminense FC's shape.
- 20' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fluminense FC backline.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 35' Botafogo FR currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' Junior Sornoza has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 389 appearances.
- 45' Ayrton Lucas needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 50' Fluminense FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 55' Fluminense FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 60' 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 Brenner suffering a number of foals already.
- 65' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 70' It looks like no one’s ball. Botafogo FR is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 75' Fluminense FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 80' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 85' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Abel Braga will be considering his options from the bench.
- 90' Over 90 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- Full Time. Botafogo FR beats Fluminense FC
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 6
-
10
Renatinho ↓ Gustavo Bochecha 46'
-
5
Rodrigo Lindoso C ↓ Jean Irmer 85'
- 8
- 2
- 11
-
9
Brenner ↓ Rodrigo Aguirre 78'
- 7
Bench
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 23
-
16
Jean Irmer ↑ 85'
- 22
-
20
Gustavo Bochecha ↑ 46'
- 17
- 21
- 19
-
18
Rodrigo Aguirre ↑ 78'
Coach
Alberto Valentim
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 22
- 3
- 2
-
6
Ayrton Lucas ↓ Marlon 41'
- 9
- 10
- 16
- 35
- 25
-
4
Renato Chaves ↓ Pablo Dyego 76'
Bench
-
17
Robinho ↑ 72'
- 8
- 39
- 13
-
12
Marlon ↑ 41'
- 33
-
7
Pablo Dyego ↑ 76'
- 5
- 15
- 28
- 29
- 32
Coach
Abel Braga
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Wellington Silva | 1 |
| Luiz Henrique | 1 |
| Pedro | 1 |
| Lucca | 1 |
| Ignacio | 1 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
| Manoel Messias | 1 |
| Alex Telles | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.71
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or Fluminense FC 75% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
70%
Draw or Fluminense FC
55%
Botafogo FR or Fluminense FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 0
5.7%
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 19% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.