Sunday , 16 August 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 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

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 #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)
41% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
19% Clean Sheets
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — CR Flamengo and Botafogo FR get this one started.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tite will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Jefferson Savarino.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jefferson Savarino made 283 appearances and scored 69 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 25' Damian Suarez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 313 appearances.
  • 30' Botafogo FR come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CR Flamengo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 40' CR Flamengo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 43' Danilo Barbosa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 43.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Erick Pulgar as he leaves the pitch. Allan steps in for CR Flamengo.
  • 51' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 53' Luiz Henrique puts Botafogo FR on the lead.
  • 57' Luiz Henrique picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 59' CR Flamengo player sees a card in front of him.
  • 60' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Luiz Henrique is replaced by Jeffinho on 60 minute.
  • 65' Over 65 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 66' Gregore gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Danilo Barbosa and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 69' Diego Hernandez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Junior Santos at the 69 minute mark.
  • 70' Another substitution for CR Flamengo to replace Giorgian De Arrascaeta by Lorran on 70 minute.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Alexander Barboza. He replaces Lucas Halter on 72 minute.
  • 77' The energy levels are beginning to show. Artur Jorge might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jeffinho on 79.
  • 84' CR Flamengo ring the changes. Ayrton Lucas has done his job and it is now time for Matias Vina to step up.
  • 89' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

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
Luiz Henrique 1
Lucas Paqueta 1
Pedro Raul 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
1.84 CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CR Flamengo46% Draw27% Botafogo FR27%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

CR Flamengo or Draw
72%
Draw or Botafogo FR
54%
CR Flamengo or Botafogo FR
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CR Flamengo36% Draw43% Botafogo FR21%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
Actual

Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo

Handicap CR Flamengo covers Push Botafogo FR 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% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
17% ✗

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