Saturday , 14 November 2026

Fluminense FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Fluminense FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sat 21 Sep 2024 · 21:30 UTC Maracana 29,710 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 90+7' Luiz Henrique
Felipe Melo 82' Y
Y 90' Tche Tche

Overview

Match Preview

Fluminense FC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Maracana.

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

7
3
9
Fluminense FC 19 games · Avg 1.8 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2024-09-21 Fluminense FC 0–1 Botafogo FR 2024-06-11 Botafogo FR 1–0 Fluminense FC 2023-10-08 Fluminense FC 0–2 Botafogo FR 2023-05-20 Botafogo FR 1–0 Fluminense FC 2022-10-23 Fluminense FC 2–2 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep Botafogo FR H 0–1 L
18 Sep CA Mineiro H 1–0 W
15 Sep EC Juventude A 1–2 L
01 Sep São Paulo FC H 2–0 W
25 Aug CA Mineiro A 2–0 W
20 Aug Gremio FBPA H 6–3 W
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Sep Fluminense FC A 1–0 W
19 Sep São Paulo FC H 0–0 D
15 Sep SC Corinthians Paulista H 2–1 W
01 Sep Fortaleza EC H 2–0 W
25 Aug EC Bahia A 0–0 D
22 Aug SE Palmeiras A 2–2 D

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)
21% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
24% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
21% Clean Sheets
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' Temperatures are rising at Maracana as Fluminense FC face off against Botafogo FR in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from John, as he is very good at scoring at Maracana with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 10' Tche Tche has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 2 goals to his name this season.
  • 15' Fluminense FC have won 443 goals from 404 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 20' Botafogo FR is showing some good football. However, Botafogo FR are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 25' The 23-year-old Mateo Ponte has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 30' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
  • 35' Luiz Henrique is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fluminense FC so far.
  • 40' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 45' Allan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 523 appearances.
  • 50' Botafogo FR is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 55' Botafogo FR are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 60' The crowd applauds Jefferson Savarino as he leaves the pitch. Thiago Almada steps in for Botafogo FR.
  • 65' The supporters are chanting for Ganso. He replaces German Cano on 65 minute.
  • 68' Matheus Martins makes way for Carlos Alberto at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 69' A change in the Fluminense FC ranks — Martinelli exits the field as Nonato enters on 69.
  • 74' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Tiquinho Soares is replaced by Igor Jesus.
  • 75' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Adryelson is withdrawn and Bastos gets his opportunity.
  • 76' Gabriel Fuentes is replacing Marcelo for the Fluminense FC side.
  • 77' A tactical swap from Fluminense FC — Keno on, Kevin Serna off on 77 minutes.
  • 82' Poor challenge from Felipe Melo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 87' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tche Tche on 90.
  • 90' Fluminense FC make a change. Nonato trudges off to be replaced by Felipe Melo on 90 minutes.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Fluminense FC and Botafogo FR (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

Fluminense FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Botafogo FR Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Fred 1
Junior Santos 1
Pedro 1
Kevin 1
Tiquinho Soares 1
Rodrigo Lindoso 1
Caio Alexandre 1
Bastos 1

Head to Head

2024-09-21 Fluminense FC 0–1 Botafogo FR 2024-06-11 Botafogo FR 1–0 Fluminense FC 2023-10-08 Fluminense FC 0–2 Botafogo FR 2023-05-20 Botafogo FR 1–0 Fluminense FC 2022-10-23 Fluminense FC 2–2 Botafogo FR

Fluminense FC Form

2024-09-21 Fluminense FC 0–1 Botafogo FR L 2024-09-18 Fluminense FC 1–0 CA Mineiro W 2024-09-15 EC Juventude 2–1 Fluminense FC L 2024-09-01 Fluminense FC 2–0 São Paulo FC W 2024-08-25 CA Mineiro 0–2 Fluminense FC W 2024-08-20 Fluminense FC 6–3 Gremio FBPA W

Botafogo FR Form

2024-09-21 Fluminense FC 0–1 Botafogo FR W 2024-09-19 Botafogo FR 0–0 São Paulo FC D 2024-09-15 Botafogo FR 2–1 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2024-09-01 Botafogo FR 2–0 Fortaleza EC W 2024-08-25 EC Bahia 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2024-08-22 SE Palmeiras 2–2 Botafogo FR D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.51 Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Fluminense FC or Botafogo FR 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Fluminense FC40% Draw28% Botafogo FR32%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Fluminense FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Botafogo FR
60%
Fluminense FC or Botafogo FR
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC31% Draw47% Botafogo FR22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
9.4%
0 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC

Handicap Fluminense FC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 21% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 16% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
23% ✗

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