Botafogo and Flamengo face each other on Saturday 03.14.2026, at 23:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie A 2026 match. The game will take place at Botafogo's home ground, the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos (Engenhão).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas and Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Botafogo vs Flamengo
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Botafogo preview
Botafogo heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 3 matches, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Fogão's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Botafogo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 22 goals, of which 7 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 2.33 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Danilo Oliveira, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Álvaro Montoro has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Botafogo has conceded 6 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 2 per game) and 17 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Flamengo preview
Flamengo comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 2 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.75 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses.
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo's attack has been highly effective, scoring 32 goals during this period. Of that total, 6 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.88.
Mengão's offensive system is led by Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jorge Andrés Carrascal Guardo. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 20 goals in 17 matches, averaging 1.18 per match.
Head to head: Botafogo vs Flamengo
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
Flamengo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D L |
1.75 |
| Home | W D |
2 |
| Away | W L |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.81 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.19 | 1.12 |
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