Thursday , 2 July 2026

CR Flamengo vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
CR Flamengo
0 – 2
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sun 28 Apr 2024 · 14:00 UTC Maracana 53,683 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 53' Luiz Henrique
0–2 90+3' Jefferson Savarino
Y 15' Jefferson Savarino
Y 43' Danilo Barbosa
Y 57' Luiz Henrique
Nicolas de la Cruz 59' Y
Y 79' Jeffinho

Overview

Match Preview

CR Flamengo vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Maracana.

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

8
3
6
CR Flamengo 17 games · Avg 2.3 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-28 CR Flamengo 0–2 Botafogo FR 2023-09-03 Botafogo FR 1–2 CR Flamengo 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

Recent Form

CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Apr Botafogo FR H 0–2 L
25 Apr Club Bolivar A 1–2 L
21 Apr SE Palmeiras A 0–0 D
18 Apr Sao Paulo FC H 2–1 W
14 Apr AC Goianiense A 2–1 W
11 Apr CD Palestino H 2–0 W
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Apr CR Flamengo A 2–0 W
24 Apr Club Universitario de Deportes H 3–1 W
21 Apr EC Juventude H 5–1 W
19 Apr AC Goianiense H 1–0 W
14 Apr Cruzeiro EC A 2–3 L
11 Apr LDU de Quito A 0–1 L

Season Stats

CR Flamengo Botafogo FR
#2 Position #12
34 Points 22
17 Played 17
10 / 4 / 3 W / D / L 6 / 4 / 7
31 Scored 31
16 Conceded 31
+15 GD +0
2.00 PPG 1.29
59% Win % 35%

Key Stats

35% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
41% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
41% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
12% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

CR Flamengo are 2nd (34 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CR Flamengo
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/–
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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

Top Scorers (This Season)

CR Flamengo
Pedro 10 G 4 A
Samuel Lino 4 G 6 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' We are underway at Maracana. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' CR Flamengo have won 595 goals from 382 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Poor challenge from Jefferson Savarino. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CR Flamengo and Botafogo FR are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 35' 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.
  • 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CR Flamengo and Botafogo FR are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 43' Danilo Barbosa catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 43.
  • 46' A change in the CR Flamengo ranks — Erick Pulgar exits the field as Allan enters on 46.
  • 51' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 53' Luiz Henrique adds to his 3 season tally! Botafogo FR lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 57' Botafogo FR receives a card for a hard tackle on 57.
  • 59' The referee shows CR Flamengo player a card on 59.
  • 60' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Luiz Henrique by Jeffinho on 60 minute.
  • 65' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Artur Jorge will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 66' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Danilo Barbosa is replaced by Gregore.
  • 69' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Junior Santos is withdrawn and Diego Hernandez gets his opportunity.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Lorran. He replaces Giorgian De Arrascaeta on 70 minute.
  • 72' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 72 minute. Lucas Halter leaves to be changed by Alexander Barboza.
  • 77' Fabricio Bruno has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 38 cards already picked up this season.
  • 79' The referee calls foul for Jeffinho. He receives a card.
  • 84' Fresh legs for CR Flamengo! Matias Vina comes on to replace Ayrton Lucas.
  • 89' Jeffinho has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • The points are shared — CR Flamengo 0-2 Botafogo FR. Honours even.

Lineups

CR Flamengo Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tite

Botafogo FR Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gabriel Barbosa 4
Bruno Henrique 3
Matheus Martins 2
Leo Pereira 2
Tiquinho Soares 2
Marlon Freitas 1
Lucas Paqueta 1
Diego Souza 1

Head to Head

2024-04-28 CR Flamengo 0–2 Botafogo FR 2023-09-03 Botafogo FR 1–2 CR Flamengo 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

CR Flamengo Form

2024-04-28 CR Flamengo 0–2 Botafogo FR L 2024-04-25 Club Bolivar 2–1 CR Flamengo L 2024-04-21 SE Palmeiras 0–0 CR Flamengo D 2024-04-18 CR Flamengo 2–1 Sao Paulo FC W 2024-04-14 AC Goianiense 1–2 CR Flamengo W 2024-04-11 CR Flamengo 2–0 CD Palestino W

Botafogo FR Form

2024-04-28 CR Flamengo 0–2 Botafogo FR W 2024-04-24 Botafogo FR 3–1 Club Universitario de Deportes W 2024-04-21 Botafogo FR 5–1 EC Juventude W 2024-04-19 Botafogo FR 1–0 AC Goianiense W 2024-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 3–2 Botafogo FR L 2024-04-11 LDU de Quito 1–0 Botafogo FR L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.98 CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CR Flamengo46% Draw26% Botafogo FR28%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

CR Flamengo or Draw
72%
Draw or Botafogo FR
54%
CR Flamengo or Botafogo FR
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CR Flamengo38% Draw41% Botafogo FR21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
7%
1 – 0
6.5%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
3 – 1
6%
0 – 0
5.1%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
Actual

Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo

Handicap CR Flamengo covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 16% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 21% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 14% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
15% ✗

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