Saturday , 14 November 2026

CR Flamengo vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
CR Flamengo
2 – 3
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sun 30 Apr 2023 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Gabriel Barbosa 29' Y
Gabriel Barbosa 30' Y
Arturo Vidal 43' Y
Y 45' Rafael
R 51' Rafael
Y 56' Luis Castro
R 57' Luis Castro
David Luiz 74' Y
David Luiz 75' Y
Thiago Maia 77' Y
Thiago Maia 81' Y
Y 85' Tiquinho Soares

Overview

Match Preview

CR Flamengo vs Botafogo FR — Serie A .

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 34 76
2 SE Palmeiras 34 73
3 Cruzeiro EC 34 60
4 Fluminense FC 34 57
5 CA Paranaense 34 54
6 EC Bahia 34 53
7 CA Mineiro 34 50
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 São Paulo FC 34 44
11 Botafogo FR 34 42
12 Coritiba FBC 34 42
13 CR Vasco da Gama 33 41
14 Mirassol FC 34 40
15 SC Internacional 34 38
16 EC Vitoria 34 38
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 34 37
18 Gremio FBPA 34 37
19 Clube do Remo 34 29
20 Chapecoense AF 33 21

Head-to-Head

9
3
6
CR Flamengo 18 games · Avg 2.3 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2023-04-30 CR Flamengo 2–3 Botafogo FR 2022-08-28 Botafogo FR 0–1 CR Flamengo 2022-05-08 CR Flamengo 0–1 Botafogo FR 2020-12-05 Botafogo FR 0–1 CR Flamengo 2020-08-23 CR Flamengo 1–1 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Apr Botafogo FR H 2–3 L
23 Apr SC Internacional A 1–2 L
16 Apr Coritiba FBC H 3–0 W
12 Nov Avaí FC H 1–2 L
10 Nov EC Juventude A 2–2 D
06 Nov Coritiba FBC A 0–1 L
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Apr CR Flamengo A 3–2 W
24 Apr EC Bahia A 2–1 W
15 Apr São Paulo FC H 2–1 W
13 Nov CA Paranaense A 0–3 L
10 Nov Santos FC H 3–0 W
07 Nov CA Mineiro A 2–0 W

Season Stats

CR Flamengo Botafogo FR
#1 Position #11
76 Points 42
34 Played 34
23 / 7 / 4 W / D / L 11 / 9 / 14
71 Scored 46
29 Conceded 53
+42 GD -7
2.24 PPG 1.24
68% Win % 32%

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
41% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
21% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

CR Flamengo are 1st (76 pts). Botafogo FR are 11th (42 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CR Flamengo
0-15
8/3
16-30
6/2
31-45
9/2
46-60
8/5
61-75
9/2
76+
12/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
6/6
16-30
3/5
31-45
5/6
46-60
5/5
61-75
4/4
76+
9/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CR Flamengo
Pedro 20 G 7 A
Samuel Lino 12 G 9 A
Jorge Carrascal 7 G 9 A
Lucas Paqueta 7 G 1 A
Gonzalo Plata 4 G 3 A
Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 10 G 2 A
Arthur Cabral 7 G 1 A
Edenilson 6 G 2 A
Matheus Martins 4 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The travelling Botafogo FR supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 29' It’s a booking for CR Flamengo player. Gabriel Barbosa gets a Yellow card.
  • 30' A moment of madness from Gabriel Barbosa on 30 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
  • 30' Tiquinho Soares does the damage! The net is bulging and Botafogo FR surge ahead!
  • 35' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Gabriel Barbosa suffering a number of foals already.
  • 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Victor Leandro Cuesta, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 43' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Arturo Vidal on 43 minutes.
  • 45' Botafogo FR player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 46' Everton Ribeiro is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ayrton Lucas at the 46 minute mark.
  • 47' The crowd applauds Ayrton Lucas as he leaves the pitch. Everton Ribeiro steps in for CR Flamengo.
  • 50' Danilo doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 51' The referee has no hesitation. Rafael is booked for Botafogo FR — Red card on 51.
  • 56' Leonel Di Placido gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Junior Santos and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 56' Luis Castro was booked on 56.
  • 57' Luis Castro is having his name booked by the referee on 57.
  • 59' What composure from Leo Pereira! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-2.
  • 61' A tactical swap from CR Flamengo — Marinho on, Wesley off on 61 minutes.
  • 66' Joao Victor has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 68' The supporters are chanting for Luis Henrique. He replaces Joao Victor on 68 minute.
  • 69' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 69 minute. Joao Victor leaves to be changed by Luis Henrique.
  • 71' Goal! Tiquinho Soares scores his 65 goal in 505 matches.
  • 73' A change in the CR Flamengo ranks — Everton exits the field as Bruno Henrique enters on 73.
  • 74' The whistle greets Everton as he departs to be replaced by Bruno Henrique.
  • 74' The referee has no hesitation. David Luiz is booked for CR Flamengo — Yellow card on 74.
  • 75' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for David Luiz.
  • 77' A meaty challenge results in booking for Thiago Maia on 77.
  • 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Thiago Maia.
  • 81' The CR Flamengo manager makes a substitution. Thiago Maia departs to be replaced by Viktor Hugo.
  • 82' A tactical swap from CR Flamengo — Matheus Franca on, Arturo Vidal off on 82 minutes.
  • 85' Botafogo FR receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 85.
  • 86' Magnificent from Leo Pereira! That is 16 goals in 389 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Tche Tche is replaced by Philipe Sampaio.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-3 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

CR Flamengo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jorge Sampaoli

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Castro

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gabriel Barbosa 4
Bruno Henrique 3
Leo Pereira 2
Samuel Lino 2
Tiquinho Soares 2
Matheus Martins 2
Mateo Ponte 1
Vitinho 1

Head to Head

2023-04-30 CR Flamengo 2–3 Botafogo FR 2022-08-28 Botafogo FR 0–1 CR Flamengo 2022-05-08 CR Flamengo 0–1 Botafogo FR 2020-12-05 Botafogo FR 0–1 CR Flamengo 2020-08-23 CR Flamengo 1–1 Botafogo FR

CR Flamengo Form

2023-04-30 CR Flamengo 2–3 Botafogo FR L 2023-04-23 SC Internacional 2–1 CR Flamengo L 2023-04-16 CR Flamengo 3–0 Coritiba FBC W 2022-11-12 CR Flamengo 1–2 Avaí FC L 2022-11-10 EC Juventude 2–2 CR Flamengo D 2022-11-06 Coritiba FBC 1–0 CR Flamengo L

Botafogo FR Form

2023-04-30 CR Flamengo 2–3 Botafogo FR W 2023-04-24 EC Bahia 1–2 Botafogo FR W 2023-04-15 Botafogo FR 2–1 São Paulo FC W 2022-11-13 CA Paranaense 3–0 Botafogo FR L 2022-11-10 Botafogo FR 3–0 Santos FC W 2022-11-07 CA Mineiro 0–2 Botafogo FR W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.19 CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CR Flamengo50% Draw24% Botafogo FR26%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

CR Flamengo or Draw
74%
Draw or Botafogo FR
50%
CR Flamengo or Botafogo FR
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CR Flamengo43% Draw40% Botafogo FR17%
Actual: Botafogo FR win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8%
1 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.1%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo

Handicap CR Flamengo covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 18% 63%
-1.5 37% — 63%
-1 37% 21% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 5% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

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