Botafogo FR vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
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 Rodolpho Toski Marques
- Referee Bruno Boschilia
- Referee Rafael Trombeta
- Referee Daniel de Sousa Macedo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Fluminense FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Sep | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Sep | EC Bahia | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | Ceará SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Sep | CA Mineiro | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Botafogo FR | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | Grêmio FBPA | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | Santos FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | Goiás EC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Sep | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Sep | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–3 | L |
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' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their trying to find a way past Fluminense FC's compact .
- 10' The travelling Fluminense FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fluminense FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Igor Juliao is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
- 35' A goal from the Colombia international Yony Gonzalez! He fires home on 35 to make it 0-1!
- 40' Controversy at the stadium! Gilson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 50' Over 50 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Allan, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 60' Botafogo FR have won 352 goals from 341 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 63' The whistle greets Luiz Fernando as he departs to be replaced by Vitinho.
- 68' Gilson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 21 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 72' Controversy at the stadium! Vitinho argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 72' Another substitution for Fluminense FC to replace Daniel by Guilherme on 72 minute.
- 76' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 76 minute. Gustavo Bochecha leaves to be changed by Leonardo Valencia.
- 77' The crowd applauds Ganso as he leaves the pitch. Wellington Nem steps in for Fluminense FC.
- 82' Brazil international Joao Pedro has been a key figure this campaign — 4 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 84' Igor Juliao is replacing Gilberto for the Fluminense FC side.
- 87' The referee calls foul for Diego Souza. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' Joel Carli picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Fluminense FC take all three points.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 2
- 7
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 6
- 11
- 5
-
9
Luiz Fernando ↓ Vitinho 63'
- 30
Bench
- 14
-
20
Leonardo Valencia ↑ 76'
- 31
-
17
Rodrigo Pimpao ↑ 63'
- 34
- 18
- 27
-
29
Vitinho ↑ 63'
- 19
- 26
- 12
- 13
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Gilberto ↓ Igor Juliao 84'
- 26
- 20
- 77
- 19
-
10
Ganso ↓ Wellington Nem 77'
- 29
- 27
- 11
- 23
- 33
Bench
- 4
- 5
- 15
-
28
Guilherme ↑ 72'
- 22
-
21
Igor Juliao ↑ 84'
-
18
Wellington Nem ↑ 77'
- 6
- 25
- 32
- 35
- 12
Coach
Marcao
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Wellington Silva | 1 |
| Luiz Henrique | 1 |
| Pedro | 1 |
| Lucca | 1 |
| Jefferson Savarino | 1 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
| Manoel Messias | 1 |
| Vitinho | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.58
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or Fluminense FC 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Fluminense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
66%
Draw or Fluminense FC
62%
Botafogo FR or Fluminense FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fluminense FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

