CR Flamengo vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CR Flamengo vs Botafogo FR — Serie A .
- CR Flamengo 21 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Raphael Claus
- Referee Marcelo Carvalho Van Gasse
- Referee Neuza Ines Back
- Referee Daniel de Sousa Macedo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul | Botafogo FR | H | 3–2 | W |
| 21 Jul | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Jul | Goiás EC | H | 6–1 | W |
| 13 Jun | CS Alagoano | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Jun | Fluminense FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jun | Fortaleza EC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul | CR Flamengo | A | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Jul | Santos FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Jul | Cruzeiro EC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Jun | Gremio FBPA | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Jun | CS Alagoano | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Jun | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| CR Flamengo | Botafogo FR | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #10 |
| 42 | Points | 30 |
| 21 | Played | 21 |
| 12 / 6 / 3 | W / D / L | 8 / 6 / 7 |
| 39 | Scored | 35 |
| 18 | Conceded | 33 |
| +21 | GD | +2 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 57% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
CR Flamengo are 2nd (42 pts). Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CR Flamengo
0-15
4/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/1
76+
6/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
CR Flamengo
| Pedro | 12 G | 5 A |
| Samuel Lino | 5 G | 7 A |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lucas Paqueta | 3 G |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for CR Flamengo to score. At the same time, Botafogo FR does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Marcinho has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 24 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. CR Flamengo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 14' GOAL! Cicero scores on 14. Assisted by Jonathan
- 14' The CR Flamengo manager makes a substitution. Rodrigo Caio departs to be replaced by Thuler.
- 17' Rodrigo Pimpao has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 17.
- 22' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 26' Gabriel picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 35' What an equalizer from Gerson!
- 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CR Flamengo and Botafogo FR are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 41' Rafinha was booked on 41.
- 44' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Gustavo Cuellar.
- 49' Luiz Fernando is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CR Flamengo so far.
- 54' CR Flamengo is taking the lead after the goal scored by Gabriel Barbosa on 54.
- 59' CR Flamengo looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 61' Time for substitution for CR Flamengo. Lincoln is replaced by Lucas Silva.
- 62' It is a substitution in CR Flamengo team. Lincoln is replaced by Lucas Silva on 62 minute.
- 67' A stunning finish from Diego Souza — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 69' That is a Yellow card for CR Flamengo. Gerson will be fuming at that decision.
- 74' Magnificent from Bruno Henrique! That is 70 goals in 286 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 76' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Rodrigo Pimpao is replaced by Lucas Campos.
- 79' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Jonathan has done his job and it is now time for Lucas Barros to step up.
- 84' 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.
- 86' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Vitinho comes on to replace Joao Paulo.
- 87' A moment of madness from Miguel Trauco on 87 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
- 90' Fresh legs for CR Flamengo! Robert Piris comes on to replace Gabriel Barbosa.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-2.
Lineups
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 20
- 5
- 8
-
29
Lincoln ↓ Lucas Silva 61'
-
3
Rodrigo Caio ↓ Thuler 14'
- 13
- 4
- 15
- 27
-
9
Gabriel Barbosa ↓ Robert Piris 90'
Bench
- 45
- 37
- 21
- 44
-
26
Thuler ↑ 14'
- 2
- 6
-
25
Robert Piris ↑ 90'
- 17
- 54
-
23
Lucas Silva ↑ 61'
- 19
Coach
Jorge Jesus
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 2
- 7
- 5
- 1
- 3
- 4
-
6
Jonathan ↓ Lucas Barros 79'
-
10
Joao Paulo ↓ Vitinho 86'
- 11
-
9
Rodrigo Pimpao ↓ Lucas Campos 76'
Bench
- 14
- 22
- 16
- 20
-
21
Lucas Campos ↑ 76'
- 19
-
18
Vitinho ↑ 86'
- 17
-
15
Lucas Barros ↑ 79'
- 12
- 13
- 23
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Barbosa | 4 |
| Bruno Henrique | 3 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 2 |
| Matheus Martins | 2 |
| Leo Pereira | 2 |
| Joao Victor | 1 |
| Cicero | 1 |
| Marlon Freitas | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Flamengo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.4
CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Flamengo win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
CR Flamengo or Draw
82%
Draw or Botafogo FR
38%
CR Flamengo or Botafogo FR
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
8%
3 – 1
7.2%
1 – 0
6.3%
3 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
4.1%
4 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo
| Handicap | CR Flamengo covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 19% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 21% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

