Fluminense FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fluminense FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Maracana.
- Fluminense FC 23 games · 38 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct | Botafogo FR | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | SC Internacional | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | Cuiaba EC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | SC Internacional | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Sep | Cruzeiro EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Sep | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Oct | Fluminense FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Oct | Goiás EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Sep | CA Mineiro | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Sep | CR Flamengo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Aug | EC Bahia | H | 3–0 | 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)
H2H (19 games)
21%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Fluminense FC and Botafogo FR has kicked off!
- 5' German Cano has been relatively quiet despite scoring 78 goals in his last 289 appearances.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fernando Diniz might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fluminense FC and Botafogo FR are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Junior Santos makes it 0-1.
- 22' Goal! Tiquinho Soares scores his 64 goal in 491 matches.
- 25' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tche Tche on 25 minutes.
- 29' Time for substitution for Fluminense FC. Marlon is replaced by Alexsander Gomes.
- 31' Alexsander Gomes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marlon on 31 minute.
- 35' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Marlon Freitas.
- 38' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Keno.
- 43' 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.
- 45' John Kennedy has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 46' Fresh legs for Fluminense FC! Lima comes on to replace Ganso.
- 51' It looks surprising Fluminense FC does not make any changes. Gabriel has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Tche Tche is replaced by Gabriel.
- 64' The Fluminense FC bench stirs into life. Keno is withdrawn and Diogo Barbosa gets his opportunity.
- 69' Fluminense FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 73' The crowd applauds Marcelo as he leaves the pitch. Leonardo Fernandez steps in for Fluminense FC.
- 74' Botafogo FR make a change. Joao Victor trudges off to be replaced by Carlos Alberto on 74 minutes.
- 75' The Fluminense FC bench stirs into life. Samuel Xavier is withdrawn and Yony Gonzalez gets his opportunity.
- 80' 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.
- 85' Hugo Flahaut gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Tiquinho Soares and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Fluminense FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Fluminense FC.
Lineups
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
2
Samuel Xavier ↓ Yony Gonzalez 75'
- 10
-
12
Marcelo ↓ Leonardo Fernandez 73'
-
4
Marlon ↓ Alexsander Gomes 29'
-
11
Keno ↓ Diogo Barbosa 64'
- 33
- 14
- 7
- 9
- 21
Bench
-
40
Diogo Barbosa ↑ 64'
- 23
-
38
Yony Gonzalez ↑ 75'
-
19
Leonardo Fernandez ↑ 73'
- 22
-
45
Lima ↑ 46'
- 20
-
5
Alexsander Gomes ↑ 29'
- 37
- 99
- 13
- 46
Coach
Fernando Diniz
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 12
-
37
Junior Santos ↓ Luis Henrique 74'
- 21
-
9
Tiquinho Soares ↓ Hugo Flahaut 85'
- 6
- 24
- 15
-
7
Joao Victor ↓ Carlos Alberto 74'
-
17
Marlon Freitas ↓ Danilo Barbosa 85'
- 33
Bench
-
14
Gabriel ↑ 60'
- 94
-
11
Luis Henrique ↑ 74'
-
27
Carlos Alberto ↑ 74'
-
5
Danilo Barbosa ↑ 85'
- 1
- –
-
16
Hugo Flahaut ↑ 85'
- 20
- 31
- 39
- 4
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pedro | 1 |
| Lucca | 1 |
| Ignacio | 1 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
| Manoel Messias | 1 |
| Alex Telles | 1 |
| Kieza | 1 |
| Paulo Ganso | 1 |
Head to Head
Fluminense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.46
Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Fluminense FC or Botafogo FR 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Fluminense FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Botafogo FR
61%
Fluminense FC or Botafogo FR
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Botafogo FR win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 0
8%
1 – 0
8%
1 – 2
7.6%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC
| Handicap | Fluminense FC covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.