Friday , 16 October 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 CR Flamengo 30 64
2 SE Palmeiras 30 63
3 CA Paranaense 30 53
4 Fluminense FC 30 51
5 EC Bahia 30 49
6 Cruzeiro EC 30 48
7 CA Mineiro 30 47
8 Santos FC 30 42
9 RB Bragantino 30 40
10 Sao Paulo FC 30 39
11 Coritiba FBC 30 39
12 Botafogo FR 30 36
13 EC Vitoria 30 36
14 CR Vasco da Gama 29 35
15 Mirassol FC 30 33
16 SC Internacional 30 32
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 30 32
18 Gremio FBPA 30 31
19 Clube do Remo 30 25
20 Chapecoense AF 29 18

Head-to-Head

9
3
6
CR Flamengo 18 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
#1 Position #12
64 Points 36
30 Played 30
19 / 7 / 4 W / D / L 9 / 9 / 12
58 Scored 43
25 Conceded 48
+33 GD -5
2.13 PPG 1.20
63% Win % 30%

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
17% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

CR Flamengo are 1st (64 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (36 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CR Flamengo
0-15
7/1
16-30
4/2
31-45
5/2
46-60
7/4
61-75
7/1
76+
9/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/5
16-30
2/5
31-45
5/4
46-60
5/4
61-75
4/3
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CR Flamengo
Pedro 16 G 7 A
Samuel Lino 9 G 7 A
Jorge Carrascal 6 G 8 A
Lucas Paqueta 6 G 1 A
Giorgian De Arrascaeta 3 G 1 A
Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 10 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' It’s high time Tite made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' Jefferson Savarino is having his name booked by the referee on 15.
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 25' CR Flamengo are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Botafogo FR's 4-4-2 shape.
  • 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 35' Botafogo FR are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 40' CR Flamengo is showing some good football. However, CR Flamengo are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 43' The referee has no hesitation. Danilo Barbosa is booked for Botafogo FR — card on 43.
  • 46' Allan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Erick Pulgar on 46 minute.
  • 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
  • 53' A stunning finish from Luiz Henrique — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 57' The referee has no hesitation. Luiz Henrique is booked for Botafogo FR — card on 57.
  • 59' Nicolas de la Cruz catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 59.
  • 60' Jeffinho gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Luiz Henrique and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 66' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Gregore on, Danilo Barbosa off on 66 minutes.
  • 69' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Diego Hernandez on, Junior Santos off on 69 minutes.
  • 70' Giorgian De Arrascaeta makes way for Lorran at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Flamengo.
  • 72' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 72 minute. Lucas Halter leaves to be changed by Alexander Barboza.
  • 77' CR Flamengo 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.
  • 79' It’s a booking for Botafogo FR player. Jeffinho gets a card.
  • 84' CR Flamengo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matias Vina is hanging Ayrton Lucas on the field on 84 minute.
  • 89' CR Flamengo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
  • Another three points for Botafogo FR.

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
Leo Pereira 2
Samuel Lino 2
Tiquinho Soares 2
Matheus Martins 2
Matheus Savio 1
Everton Ribeiro 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
1.87 CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CR Flamengo48% Draw26% Botafogo FR26%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.02
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

CR Flamengo or Draw
74%
Draw or Botafogo FR
52%
CR Flamengo or Botafogo FR
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CR Flamengo38% Draw43% Botafogo FR19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.4%
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
5.9%
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
Actual

Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo

Handicap CR Flamengo covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 16% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 22% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 13% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
16% ✗

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