Botafogo and Fluminense face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie A season. The game takes place at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos (Engenhão) on Sunday, 09/08/2026, at 01:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas vs Fluminense Football Club, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Botafogo vs Fluminense
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Fogão preview
Botafogo comes into the match having played 20 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.45 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 8 draws, and 14 losses.
Botafogo's attack has scored 65 goals during this period. Out of this total, 34 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.7 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.55.
The offence system of Botafogo is led by Danilo Oliveira as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Álvaro Montoro, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 32 goals with an average of 1.6 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 50 goals conceded in 42 matches, resulting in an average of 1.19.
Flu preview
On the other hand, Fluminense comes into the match having played 21 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.62 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 19 wins, 13 draws, and 9 losses.
Fluminense's attack has scored 54 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.43 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.32.
The offence system of Fluminense is led by John Kennedy as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Luciano Acosta, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.19 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 43 goals conceded in 41 matches, resulting in an average of 1.05.
Head to head: Botafogo vs Fluminense
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Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L W |
2 |
| Home | D W W W L |
2 |
| Away | W L W D W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 44% | 36% |
| Goals | 3.3 | 3.33 | 3.27 |
| Scored | 1.7 | 1.89 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.6 | 1.44 | 1.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 67% | 82% |
| Without Conceding | 15% | 22% | 9% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 22% | 9% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 67% | 45% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.63 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.65 | 1.74 |
Fluminense
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D D D |
0.8 |
| Home | L D D W W |
1.6 |
| Away | D D D L D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 64% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.62 | 2.64 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.43 | 1.64 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.19 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 73% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 27% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 9% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 73% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 2.03 | 1.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.13 | 1.59 |
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