Thursday , 2 July 2026

Botafogo FR vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Botafogo FR
1 – 0
Full Time
Fluminense FC
Sat 20 May 2023 · 21:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Tiquinho Soares 41' Y
Tiquinho Soares 42' Y
Marcal 43' Y
Victor Leandro Cuesta 45' Y
Luis Castro 45' Y
Y 52' Lele
Y 90' Nino
Carlos Eduardo 90' Y

Overview

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Botafogo FR vs Fluminense FC — Serie A .

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

9
2
7
Botafogo FR 18 games · Avg 1.8 goals Fluminense FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-20 Botafogo FR 1–0 Fluminense FC 2022-10-23 Fluminense FC 2–2 Botafogo FR 2022-06-26 Botafogo FR 0–1 Fluminense FC 2021-01-24 Fluminense FC 2–0 Botafogo FR 2020-10-04 Botafogo FR 1–1 Fluminense FC

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 May Fluminense FC H 1–0 W
14 May Goiás EC A 1–2 L
11 May SC Corinthians Paulista H 3–0 W
07 May CA Mineiro H 2–0 W
30 Apr CR Flamengo A 3–2 W
24 Apr EC Bahia A 2–1 W
Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 May Botafogo FR A 0–1 L
13 May Cuiaba EC H 2–0 W
11 May Cruzeiro EC A 2–0 W
07 May CR Vasco da Gama H 1–1 D
29 Apr Fortaleza EC A 2–4 L
22 Apr CA Paranaense H 2–0 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)
22% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
12% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
22% Clean Sheets
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' Botafogo FR have kicked off against Fluminense FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Brazil international Junior Santos has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Adryelson, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their trying to find a way past Fluminense FC's compact .
  • 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 22' The Fluminense FC bench stirs into life. Felipe Melo is withdrawn and Manoel Messias gets his opportunity.
  • 27' German Cano has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 32' Vinicius Lima has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 37' Botafogo FR 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.
  • 41' Tiquinho Soares has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 41.
  • 42' The referee shows Botafogo FR player a Yellow card on 42.
  • 43' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Marcal.
  • 45' Victor Leandro Cuesta is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
  • 46' Leonel Di Placido is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rafael at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' John Kennedy has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 52' Lele is having his name booked by the referee on 52.
  • 57' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 62' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Botafogo FR needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 67' Botafogo FR are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fluminense FC's shape.
  • 68' Luis Henrique makes way for Joao Victor at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 73' Fluminense FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 74' Matheus Martinelli has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vinicius Lima on 74 minute.
  • 75' GOAL! Victor Leandro Cuesta scores on 75.
  • 80' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nino made 386 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 81' The whistle greets Samuel Xavier as he departs to be replaced by John Kennedy.
  • 84' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Gabriel is withdrawn and Marlon Freitas gets his opportunity.
  • 89' Fluminense FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Fluminense FC. Nino will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Carlos Eduardo has done his job and it is now time for Philipe Sampaio to step up.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Botafogo FR take all three points.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Castro

Fluminense FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Digao 1
Carlos Eduardo 1
Alex Santana 1
Jefferson 1
Yony Gonzalez 1
Victor Leandro Cuesta 1
Fred 1
Junior Santos 1

Head to Head

2023-05-20 Botafogo FR 1–0 Fluminense FC 2022-10-23 Fluminense FC 2–2 Botafogo FR 2022-06-26 Botafogo FR 0–1 Fluminense FC 2021-01-24 Fluminense FC 2–0 Botafogo FR 2020-10-04 Botafogo FR 1–1 Fluminense FC

Botafogo FR Form

2023-05-20 Botafogo FR 1–0 Fluminense FC W 2023-05-14 Goiás EC 2–1 Botafogo FR L 2023-05-11 Botafogo FR 3–0 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2023-05-07 Botafogo FR 2–0 CA Mineiro W 2023-04-30 CR Flamengo 2–3 Botafogo FR W 2023-04-24 EC Bahia 1–2 Botafogo FR W

Fluminense FC Form

2023-05-20 Botafogo FR 1–0 Fluminense FC L 2023-05-13 Fluminense FC 2–0 Cuiaba EC W 2023-05-11 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 Fluminense FC W 2023-05-07 Fluminense FC 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama D 2023-04-29 Fortaleza EC 4–2 Fluminense FC L 2023-04-22 Fluminense FC 2–0 CA Paranaense W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.69 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44 Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR46% Draw25% Fluminense FC29%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
71%
Draw or Fluminense FC
54%
Botafogo FR or Fluminense FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR32% Draw43% Fluminense FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
6%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
3.6%
1 – 3
3.5%

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% 20% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 17% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 9% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
24% ✗
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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