Botafogo FR vs Fluminense FC, 2018
Overview
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Botafogo FR vs Fluminense FC — Serie A .
- Botafogo FR 17 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Fluminense FC 18 games · 31 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 | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
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 | Grêmio 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #3 |
| 22 | Points | 31 |
| 17 | Played | 18 |
| 6 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 9 / 4 / 5 |
| 31 | Scored | 28 |
| 31 | Conceded | 23 |
| +0 | GD | +5 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.72 |
| 35% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
28%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
22%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
12%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts). Fluminense FC are 3rd (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/3
76+
6/3
■ 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 | 1 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 3 G | 4 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 3 G | 2 A |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Botafogo FR vs Fluminense FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Fluminense FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Botafogo FR currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Fluminense FC is showing some good football. However, Fluminense FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' Fluminense FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 25' Jadson, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Botafogo FR and Fluminense FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Fluminense FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 40' Fluminense FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 45' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Alberto Valentim will be considering his options from the bench.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' Fluminense FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 60' Fluminense FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 65' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 70' 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.
- 75' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Botafogo FR side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 80' Fluminense FC have won 415 goals from 386 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 85' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 85 minutes.
- 90' The 32-year-old Brenner has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Botafogo FR to claim maximum points.
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 |
|---|---|
| Kieza | 1 |
| Paulo Ganso | 1 |
| German Cano | 1 |
| Digao | 1 |
| Matheus Martins | 1 |
| Lima | 1 |
| Digao | 1 |
| Carlos Eduardo | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.82
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or Fluminense FC 76% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
69%
Draw or Fluminense FC
56%
Botafogo FR or Fluminense FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 0
5.1%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
4.1%
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% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.