Thursday , 2 July 2026

Botafogo FR vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Botafogo FR
2 – 0
Full Time
Fluminense FC
Sun 27 Apr 2025 · 00:00 UTC Estadio Nilton Santos HT 45' · FT 45'
Alexander Barboza 16' Y
Cuiabano 24' Y
Y 41' Facundo Bernal
Y 56' Juan Freytes
Y 59' Ganso
Y 68' Jhon Arias
Gregore 71' Y
Jefferson Savarino 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs Fluminense FC — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.

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
2025-04-27 Botafogo FR 2–0 Fluminense FC 2024-09-21 Fluminense FC 0–1 Botafogo FR 2024-06-11 Botafogo FR 1–0 Fluminense FC 2023-10-08 Fluminense FC 0–2 Botafogo FR 2023-05-20 Botafogo FR 1–0 Fluminense FC

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Apr Fluminense FC H 2–0 W
20 Apr CA Mineiro A 0–1 L
16 Apr Sao Paulo FC H 2–2 D
12 Apr RB Bragantino A 0–1 L
06 Apr EC Juventude H 2–0 W
30 Mar SE Palmeiras A 0–0 D
Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Apr Botafogo FR A 0–2 L
20 Apr EC Vitoria H 1–1 D
16 Apr SC Corinthians Paulista A 2–0 W
13 Apr Santos FC H 1–0 W
06 Apr RB Bragantino H 2–1 W
29 Mar Fortaleza EC A 0–2 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)
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' Three points are at stake. Botafogo FR host Fluminense FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' It’s high time Renato Paiva made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' Cuiabano is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Botafogo FR so far.
  • 15' Botafogo FR are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fluminense FC's shape.
  • 16' Alexander Barboza picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 21' Both keepers have barely been tested. Botafogo FR and Fluminense FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 24' Poor challenge from Cuiabano. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 29' Fluminense FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 34' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their trying to find a way past Fluminense FC's compact .
  • 37' Against the run of play, Vitinho has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 41' Fluminense FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 41.
  • 46' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Botafogo FR that had 341 games and scored 352 goals.
  • 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 56' A moment of madness from Juan Freytes on 56 minutes earns him a card. Fluminense FC will be frustrated.
  • 58' Cuiabano makes way for Alex Telles at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 59' Ganso was booked on 59.
  • 59' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Matheus Martins by Artur Guimaraes on 59 minute.
  • 64' It looks like no one’s ball. Fluminense FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 66' Fluminense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lima is hanging Ganso on the field on 66 minute.
  • 68' Controversy at the stadium! Jhon Arias argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 71' Gregore has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 71.
  • 73' Elias Manoel is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gonzalo Mastriani at the 73 minute mark.
  • 78' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Botafogo FR and Fluminense FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 81' Fresh legs for Fluminense FC! Everaldo comes on to replace German Cano.
  • 82' Paulo Baya gets the nod from Fluminense FC. He replaces Martinelli and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 86' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Marlon Freitas has done his job and it is now time for Allan to step up.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Jefferson Savarino is booked for Botafogo FR — card on 90.
  • Full Time. Botafogo FR beats Fluminense FC

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Paiva

Fluminense FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Bastos 1
Kieza 1
Wellington Silva 1
Luiz Henrique 1
Pedro 1
Lucca 1
Jefferson Savarino 1
Rodrigo Lindoso 1

Head to Head

2025-04-27 Botafogo FR 2–0 Fluminense FC 2024-09-21 Fluminense FC 0–1 Botafogo FR 2024-06-11 Botafogo FR 1–0 Fluminense FC 2023-10-08 Fluminense FC 0–2 Botafogo FR 2023-05-20 Botafogo FR 1–0 Fluminense FC

Botafogo FR Form

2025-04-27 Botafogo FR 2–0 Fluminense FC W 2025-04-20 CA Mineiro 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2025-04-16 Botafogo FR 2–2 Sao Paulo FC D 2025-04-12 RB Bragantino 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2025-04-06 Botafogo FR 2–0 EC Juventude W 2025-03-30 SE Palmeiras 0–0 Botafogo FR D

Fluminense FC Form

2025-04-27 Botafogo FR 2–0 Fluminense FC L 2025-04-20 Fluminense FC 1–1 EC Vitoria D 2025-04-16 SC Corinthians Paulista 0–2 Fluminense FC W 2025-04-13 Fluminense FC 1–0 Santos FC W 2025-04-06 Fluminense FC 2–1 RB Bragantino W 2025-03-29 Fortaleza EC 2–0 Fluminense FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.82 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23 Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR53% Draw24% Fluminense FC23%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes60% 0% No40%
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
77%
Draw or Fluminense FC
47%
Botafogo FR or Fluminense FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR36% Draw43% Fluminense FC21%
Actual: Botafogo FR win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
6.4%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Fluminense FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 15% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 21% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 14% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
30% ✗
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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