Thursday , 2 July 2026

CR Flamengo vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
CR Flamengo
0 – 0
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sun 18 May 2025 · 21:30 UTC Maracana HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 17' Vitinho
Y 68' Allan
Y 75' Cuiabano
Y 79' Marlon Freitas
Wesley 80' Y
Y 90' Marcal

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
2025-05-18 CR Flamengo 0–0 Botafogo FR 2024-08-18 Botafogo FR 4–1 CR Flamengo 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

Recent Form

CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 May Botafogo FR H 0–0 D
11 May EC Bahia H 1–0 W
04 May Cruzeiro EC A 1–2 L
27 Apr SC Corinthians Paulista H 4–0 W
19 Apr CR Vasco da Gama A 0–0 D
17 Apr EC Juventude H 6–0 W
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 May CR Flamengo A 0–0 D
11 May SC Internacional H 4–0 W
04 May EC Bahia A 0–1 L
27 Apr Fluminense FC H 2–0 W
20 Apr CA Mineiro A 0–1 L
16 Apr Sao Paulo FC H 2–2 D

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' It’s Showtime! The match between CR Flamengo and Botafogo FR is underway.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Filipe Luis might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' CR Flamengo has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 17' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Vitinho.
  • 22' It is a cagey affair so far. CR Flamengo in their trying to find a way past Botafogo FR's compact .
  • 27' CR Flamengo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 32' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CR Flamengo and Botafogo FR are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 37' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cuiabano is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
  • 42' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 47' Botafogo FR come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 52' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 57' 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.
  • 60' Juninho is replacing Pedro for the CR Flamengo side.
  • 61' CR Flamengo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Matheus Martins is hanging Bruno Henrique on the field on 61 minute.
  • 65' Danilo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nicolas de la Cruz at the 65 minute mark.
  • 67' Rwan Seco makes way for Nathan Ribeiro at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 68' It’s a booking for Botafogo FR player. Allan gets a card.
  • 73' Rwan Seco has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 75' Cuiabano was booked on 75.
  • 78' Marcal is ready to make an impact after coming on for David Loiola at the 78 minute mark.
  • 79' It’s gonna be a card for Marlon Freitas.
  • 80' A moment of madness from Wesley on 80 minutes earns him a card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
  • 85' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 87' CR Flamengo ring the changes. Leo Ortiz has done his job and it is now time for Guillermo Varela to step up.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marcal on 90.
  • 90' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Danilo Barbosa is hanging Vitinho on the field on 90 minute.
  • The points are shared — CR Flamengo 0-0 Botafogo FR. Honours even.

Lineups

CR Flamengo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Filipe Luis

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Paiva

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

2025-05-18 CR Flamengo 0–0 Botafogo FR 2024-08-18 Botafogo FR 4–1 CR Flamengo 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

CR Flamengo Form

2025-05-18 CR Flamengo 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2025-05-11 CR Flamengo 1–0 EC Bahia W 2025-05-04 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 CR Flamengo L 2025-04-27 CR Flamengo 4–0 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2025-04-19 CR Vasco da Gama 0–0 CR Flamengo D 2025-04-17 CR Flamengo 6–0 EC Juventude W

Botafogo FR Form

2025-05-18 CR Flamengo 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2025-05-11 Botafogo FR 4–0 SC Internacional W 2025-05-04 EC Bahia 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2025-04-27 Botafogo FR 2–0 Fluminense FC W 2025-04-20 CA Mineiro 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2025-04-16 Botafogo FR 2–2 Sao Paulo FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.07 CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 59% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CR Flamengo55% Draw24% Botafogo FR21%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3.09
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 20%
80%

Double Chance

CR Flamengo or Draw
79%
Draw or Botafogo FR
45%
CR Flamengo or Botafogo FR
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CR Flamengo43% Draw42% Botafogo FR15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
8.9%
3 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
6.5%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 2
4.7%
0 – 1
3.9%
4 – 1
3.5%
3 – 2
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% 23% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 11% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
14% ✗

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