Fluminense FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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Fluminense FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho.
- Fluminense FC 34 games · 57 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 34 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Marcelo Carvalho Van Gasse
- Referee Neuza Ines Back
- Referee Edina Alves Batista
- Referee Jose Claudio Rocha Filho
- Referee Alex Gomes Stefano (Brazil)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | Botafogo FR | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Coritiba FBC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Jan | SC Recife | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–5 | L |
| 07 Jan | CR Flamengo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Dec | São Paulo FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | Fluminense FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Jan | AC Goianiense | H | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Jan | Santos FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Jan | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Jan | CA Paranaense | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Dec | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Fluminense FC | Botafogo FR | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #11 |
| 57 | Points | 42 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 16 / 9 / 9 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 14 |
| 55 | Scored | 46 |
| 42 | Conceded | 53 |
| +13 | GD | -7 |
| 1.68 | PPG | 1.24 |
| 47% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
32%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
21%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
Fluminense FC are 4th (57 pts). Botafogo FR are 11th (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fluminense FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
6/1
31-45
6/5
46-60
4/9
61-75
5/6
76+
18/7
■ 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)
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Hulk | 7 G | 6 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 7 G | 2 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 6 G | 5 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 6 G | 4 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' The wait is over. Botafogo FR get us underway at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Botafogo FR is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 12' A moment of madness from Luiz Henrique on 12 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Fluminense FC will be frustrated.
- 17' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 22' The travelling Botafogo FR supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 27' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 32' The 25-year-old Luiz Henrique has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 37' Nene has been relatively quiet despite scoring 35 goals in his last 387 appearances.
- 42' Brazil international Rafael Forster has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Victor Luis has done his job and it is now time for Cicero to step up.
- 45' Rafael Forster is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 50' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. Kevin has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 54' Yago Felipe picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 59' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 64' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Federico Barrandeguy is hanging Rafael Forster on the field on 64 minute.
- 67' Lucca does the damage! The net is bulging and Fluminense FC surge ahead!
- 72' Victor Luis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 39 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 73' Ivan Angulo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matheus Nascimento on 73 minute.
- 76' Fluminense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Wellington Silva is hanging Lucca on the field on 76 minute.
- 81' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fluminense FC and Botafogo FR are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 84' Fluminense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hudson is hanging Luiz Henrique on the field on 84 minute.
- 89' 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.
- 90' Time for substitution for Fluminense FC. Nene is replaced by Matheus Ferraz.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Fluminense FC players.
Lineups
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 20
- 1
-
77
Nene C ↓ Matheus Ferraz 90'
-
7
Lucca ↓ Wellington Silva 76'
- 33
- 31
-
34
Luiz Henrique ↓ Hudson 84'
- 38
Bench
-
3
Matheus Ferraz ↑ 90'
- 13
-
25
Hudson ↑ 84'
- 14
- 21
-
17
Wellington Silva ↑ 76'
- 27
- 5
- 11
- 30
- 16
- 35
Coach
Marcão
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
-
50
Ze Welison ↓ Rafael Navarro 73'
-
10
Bruno Nazario ↓ Davi Araujo 64'
- 14
- 3
-
6
Victor Luis ↓ Cicero 45'
- 5
- 12
- 2
- 19
- 11
- 39
Bench
-
28
Cicero ↑ 45'
- 37
- 29
- 8
- 23
-
32
Ivan Angulo ↑ 73'
- 30
-
18
Rafael Navarro ↑ 73'
-
38
Federico Barrandeguy ↑ 64'
- 21
-
27
Davi Araujo ↑ 64'
- 34
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ignacio | 1 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
| Manoel Messias | 1 |
| Alex Telles | 1 |
| Kieza | 1 |
| Paulo Ganso | 1 |
| Jefferson Savarino | 1 |
| Digao | 1 |
Head to Head
Fluminense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.88
Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Fluminense FC to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fluminense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Fluminense FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Botafogo FR
37%
Fluminense FC or Botafogo FR
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.2%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
8.7%
3 – 0
7.3%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 1
4.6%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
3.8%
4 – 0
3.4%
4 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC
| Handicap | Fluminense FC covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 24% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.