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Fluminense FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
Fluminense FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sun 24 Jan 2021 · 23:30 UTC Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho HT 45+4' · FT 45+10'
Luiz Henrique 12' Y
Y 45' Rafael Forster
Yago Felipe 54' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Fluminense FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho.

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 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

7
2
9
Fluminense FC 18 games · Avg 1.8 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-24 Fluminense FC 2–0 Botafogo FR 2020-10-04 Botafogo FR 1–1 Fluminense FC 2019-10-06 Botafogo FR 0–1 Fluminense FC 2019-05-11 Fluminense FC 0–1 Botafogo FR 2018-09-09 Fluminense FC 1–0 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 Sao Paulo FC H 1–2 L
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#3 Position #12
31 Points 22
18 Played 17
9 / 4 / 5 W / D / L 6 / 4 / 7
28 Scored 31
23 Conceded 31
+5 GD +0
1.72 PPG 1.29
50% Win % 35%

Key Stats

28% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
22% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
12% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

Fluminense FC are 3rd (31 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fluminense FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/3
76+
6/3
■ 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)

Fluminense FC
John Kennedy 9 G 1 A
Agustin Canobbio 4 G 1 A
Luciano Acosta 3 G 4 A
Jefferson Savarino 3 G 2 A
Rodrigo Castillo 3 G 1 A
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' In just a few seconds Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho will turn into a battlefield for Fluminense FC and Botafogo FR.
  • 5' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. Matheus Nascimento has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 12' Poor challenge from Luiz Henrique. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 17' Fluminense FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 17.
  • 22' Kanu has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 21 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marcao might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 42' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 45' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Victor Luis has done his job and it is now time for Cicero to step up.
  • 45' Botafogo FR receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
  • 50' Fluminense FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 54' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Yago Felipe.
  • 59' 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.
  • 64' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Rafael Forster has done his job and it is now time for Federico Barrandeguy to step up.
  • 67' Fluminense FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Lucca on 67.
  • 72' Lucas Felipe Calegari is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fluminense FC tonight.
  • 73' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Ivan Angulo comes on to replace Matheus Nascimento.
  • 76' The crowd applauds Lucca as he leaves the pitch. Wellington Silva steps in for Fluminense FC.
  • 81' Fluminense FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 84' The Fluminense FC bench stirs into life. Luiz Henrique is withdrawn and Hudson gets his opportunity.
  • 89' Botafogo FR come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 90' Matheus Ferraz is replacing Nene for the Fluminense FC side.
  • 2-0 the final result. Botafogo FR will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Fluminense FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcao

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yony Gonzalez 1
Victor Leandro Cuesta 1
Fred 1
Junior Santos 1
Pedro 1
Kevin 1
Tiquinho Soares 1
Rodrigo Lindoso 1

Head to Head

2021-01-24 Fluminense FC 2–0 Botafogo FR 2020-10-04 Botafogo FR 1–1 Fluminense FC 2019-10-06 Botafogo FR 0–1 Fluminense FC 2019-05-11 Fluminense FC 0–1 Botafogo FR 2018-09-09 Fluminense FC 1–0 Botafogo FR

Fluminense FC Form

2021-01-24 Fluminense FC 2–0 Botafogo FR W 2021-01-20 Coritiba FBC 3–3 Fluminense FC D 2021-01-16 Fluminense FC 1–0 SC Recife W 2021-01-14 SC Corinthians Paulista 5–0 Fluminense FC L 2021-01-07 CR Flamengo 1–2 Fluminense FC W 2020-12-27 Fluminense FC 1–2 Sao Paulo FC L

Botafogo FR Form

2021-01-24 Fluminense FC 2–0 Botafogo FR L 2021-01-20 Botafogo FR 1–3 AC Goianiense L 2021-01-17 Santos FC 2–1 Botafogo FR L 2021-01-10 CR Vasco da Gama 3–0 Botafogo FR L 2021-01-06 Botafogo FR 0–2 CA Paranaense L 2020-12-27 Botafogo FR 0–2 SC Corinthians Paulista L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.02 Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Fluminense FC to win 61% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC61% Draw22% Botafogo FR17%
Actual: Fluminense FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3.06
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Fluminense FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Botafogo FR
39%
Fluminense FC or Botafogo FR
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fluminense FC42% Draw42% Botafogo FR16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
8.8%
3 – 1
6.5%
0 – 0
6.3%
3 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 2
4.9%
0 – 1
4.1%
3 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC

Handicap Fluminense FC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 18% — 82%
-2 18% 18% 64%
-1.5 36% — 64%
-1 36% 23% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 11% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

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