Sunday , 16 August 2026

Fluminense FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2022 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2022
Fluminense FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sun 23 Oct 2022 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Matheus Martinelli 50' Y
Y 65' Tiquinho Soares
Paulo Ganso 66' Y
Y 66' Marcal
Y 67' Tiquinho Soares
Paulo Ganso 67' Y
Y 68' Marcal
Matheus Martins 82' Y

Overview

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Fluminense FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A .

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

7
3
9
Fluminense FC 19 games · Avg 1.8 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2022-10-23 Fluminense FC 2–2 Botafogo FR 2022-06-26 Botafogo FR 0–1 Fluminense FC 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

Recent Form

Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct Botafogo FR H 2–2 D
16 Oct Avai FC A 3–0 W
09 Oct America FC H 0–2 L
05 Oct AC Goianiense A 2–3 L
01 Oct CA Mineiro A 0–2 L
28 Sep EC Juventude H 4–0 W
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Oct Fluminense FC A 2–2 D
16 Oct SC Internacional H 0–1 L
09 Oct Sao Paulo FC A 1–0 W
06 Oct Avai FC A 2–1 W
03 Oct SE Palmeiras H 1–3 L
29 Sep Goiás EC A 1–0 W

Season Stats

Fluminense FC Botafogo FR
#4 Position #10
38 Points 30
23 Played 21
10 / 8 / 5 W / D / L 8 / 6 / 7
34 Scored 35
28 Conceded 33
+6 GD +2
1.65 PPG 1.43
43% Win % 38%

Key Stats

32% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
21% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
19% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

Fluminense FC are 4th (38 pts). Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
9/5
■ 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)

Fluminense FC
John Kennedy 9 G 1 A
Agustin Canobbio 4 G 2 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' Three points are at stake. Fluminense FC host Botafogo FR — let the battle begin!
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fluminense FC and Botafogo FR are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' Fluminense FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Botafogo FR's shape.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 25' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 30' With 1 assists to his name this season, German Cano is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
  • 35' Fluminense FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
  • 40' Fluminense FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 41' Goal! Carlos Eduardo scores his 13 goal in 344 matches.
  • 46' Fluminense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nathan is hanging Manoel Messias on the field on 46 minute.
  • 47' Nathan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Manoel Messias on 47 minute.
  • 50' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matheus Martinelli on 50.
  • 52' Assisted by Junior Santos with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jefferson makes no mistake. 0-2!
  • 57' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fluminense FC that had 389 games and scored 417 goals.
  • 61' Carlos Eduardo makes way for Romildo at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 65' Controversy at the stadium! Tiquinho Soares argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 65' Cristiano has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucas Felipe Calegari on 65 minute.
  • 66' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Paulo Ganso.
  • 67' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tiquinho Soares.
  • 68' That is a Yellow card for Botafogo FR. Marcal will be fuming at that decision.
  • 73' The crowd applauds Yago Felipe as he leaves the pitch. Matheus Martins steps in for Fluminense FC.
  • 76' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Paulo Ganso makes it 1-2.
  • 80' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Jefferson is replaced by Joao Victor.
  • 81' What a moment for Matheus Martins! That strike on 81 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 82' It’s a booking for Fluminense FC player. Matheus Martins gets a Yellow card.
  • 86' Alan gets the nod from Fluminense FC. He replaces German Cano and will look to change the dynamic.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Fluminense FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Castro

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Rodrigo Lindoso 1
Caio Alexandre 1
Bastos 1
Kieza 1
Wellington Silva 1
Luiz Henrique 1
Pedro 1
Lucca 1

Head to Head

2022-10-23 Fluminense FC 2–2 Botafogo FR 2022-06-26 Botafogo FR 0–1 Fluminense FC 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

Fluminense FC Form

2022-10-23 Fluminense FC 2–2 Botafogo FR D 2022-10-16 Avai FC 0–3 Fluminense FC W 2022-10-09 Fluminense FC 0–2 America FC L 2022-10-05 AC Goianiense 3–2 Fluminense FC L 2022-10-01 CA Mineiro 2–0 Fluminense FC L 2022-09-28 Fluminense FC 4–0 EC Juventude W

Botafogo FR Form

2022-10-23 Fluminense FC 2–2 Botafogo FR D 2022-10-16 Botafogo FR 0–1 SC Internacional L 2022-10-09 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Botafogo FR W 2022-10-06 Avai FC 1–2 Botafogo FR W 2022-10-03 Botafogo FR 1–3 SE Palmeiras L 2022-09-29 Goiás EC 0–1 Botafogo FR W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.75 Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Fluminense FC46% Draw25% Botafogo FR29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Fluminense FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Botafogo FR
54%
Fluminense FC or Botafogo FR
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fluminense FC33% Draw43% Botafogo FR24%
Actual: Botafogo FR win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
7%
1 – 0
6.9%
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
6%
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC

Handicap Fluminense FC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 14% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 20% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 16% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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