Saturday , 14 November 2026

Fluminense FC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Fluminense FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sun 28 Sep 2025 · 19:00 UTC Maracana HT 45' · FT 45'
Luciano Acosta 39' Y
Y 39' Santiago Rodriguez
Y 90' Matheus Martins
Ignacio 90' Y

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
2025-09-28 Fluminense FC 2–0 Botafogo FR 2025-04-27 Botafogo FR 2–0 Fluminense FC 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

Recent Form

Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Sep Botafogo FR H 2–0 W
20 Sep EC Vitoria A 1–0 W
14 Sep SC Corinthians Paulista H 0–1 L
31 Aug Santos FC A 0–0 D
23 Aug RB Bragantino A 2–4 L
16 Aug Fortaleza EC H 2–1 W
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Sep Fluminense FC A 0–2 L
24 Sep Gremio FBPA A 1–1 D
20 Sep CA Mineiro H 1–0 W
17 Sep Mirassol FC H 3–3 D
14 Sep São Paulo FC A 0–1 L
30 Aug RB Bragantino H 4–1 W

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' It is a cagey affair so far. Fluminense FC in their trying to find a way past Botafogo FR's compact .
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Maracana. Fluminense FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 20' Gabriel Henrique has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' Cuiabano is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fluminense FC tonight.
  • 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fluminense FC and Botafogo FR are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 33' GOAL! German Cano scores on 33.
  • 38' The 29-year-old Chris Ramos has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 39' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Luciano Acosta.
  • 44' Supporters expect more eagerness from Vitinho, as he is very good at scoring at Maracana with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 49' Fluminense FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Ignacio scoring 1 goals.
  • 54' Kadir Barria, a Panama forward, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 59' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luis Zubeldía will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 64' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Chris Ramos is replaced by Arthur Cabral on 64 minute.
  • 69' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Fluminense FC winning 50% of all matches.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Guga. He replaces Samuel Xavier on 72 minute.
  • 77' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 79' Lima is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luciano Acosta at the 79 minute mark.
  • 82' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 82 minute. Santiago Rodriguez leaves to be changed by Kadir Barria.
  • 87' The Fluminense FC bench stirs into life. Thiago Silva is withdrawn and Ignacio gets his opportunity.
  • 89' Against the run of play, Lima has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Matheus Martins.
  • Botafogo FR will have plenty to reflect on. Fluminense FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Fluminense FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Zubeldía

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Davide Ancelotti

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2025-09-28 Fluminense FC 2–0 Botafogo FR 2025-04-27 Botafogo FR 2–0 Fluminense FC 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

Fluminense FC Form

2025-09-28 Fluminense FC 2–0 Botafogo FR W 2025-09-20 EC Vitoria 0–1 Fluminense FC W 2025-09-14 Fluminense FC 0–1 SC Corinthians Paulista L 2025-08-31 Santos FC 0–0 Fluminense FC D 2025-08-23 RB Bragantino 4–2 Fluminense FC L 2025-08-16 Fluminense FC 2–1 Fortaleza EC W

Botafogo FR Form

2025-09-28 Fluminense FC 2–0 Botafogo FR L 2025-09-24 Gremio FBPA 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2025-09-20 Botafogo FR 1–0 CA Mineiro W 2025-09-17 Botafogo FR 3–3 Mirassol FC D 2025-09-14 São Paulo FC 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2025-08-30 Botafogo FR 4–1 RB Bragantino W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.61 Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC49% Draw27% Botafogo FR24%
Actual: Fluminense FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Fluminense FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Botafogo FR
51%
Fluminense FC or Botafogo FR
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fluminense FC35% Draw47% Botafogo FR18%
Actual: Fluminense FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 0
9.5%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5%
3 – 1
5%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC

Handicap Fluminense FC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 16% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 23% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 14% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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