Botafogo vs Fluminense | Prediction | Brazil Serie A | 09/08

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08 Aug 2026 20:00

Botafogo and Fluminense face each other on Sunday 08.09.2026, at 01:00 (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 Fluminense Football Club, 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 Fluminense

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.77

1.77

Confidence

65%

Last updated: 09-08-2026

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners

Our top betting tip for Botafogo vs Fluminense is to take under 9.5 corners on the corners market. We see great value in this market compared to more popular betting markets, which you can capitalise upon.

Our analysis shows a low likelihood of high-level attacking play between the two sides, so there is a strong chance that the under will come in well below the maximum of 9 corners needed to win the bet.

Our prediction is: Botafogo to win

Botafogo vs Fluminense has all the makings of a competitive battle between two sides that are both eyeing an important win. But we are ever so slightly leaning toward Botafogo to win on the 1X2 market.

Botafogo will enjoy home advantage, which they have capitalised on with their strong form at home. They remain good value to win with their odds, and we expect them to pay out those odds with all three points at home.

Botafogo preview

Botafogo heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 20 matches, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas secured 8 victories, 5 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.45 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Fogão's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 20 victories so far.

Botafogo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 65 goals, of which 34 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 1.7 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Danilo Oliveira, who has found the back of the net 7 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 3 assists.

On the defensive side, Botafogo has conceded 32 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 1.6 per game) and 50 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.19 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Botafogo's Latest Results

Fluminense preview

Fluminense comes into the game with 21 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 9 victories, 7 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.62 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 19 wins, 13 draws, and 9 losses.

Fluminense Football Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 54 goals during this period. Of that total, 30 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 1.43 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.32.

Flu's offensive system is led by John Kennedy, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Luciano Acosta. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.19 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 43 goals in 41 matches, averaging 1.05 per match.

Fluminense's Latest Results