Flamengo and Botafogo face each other on Sunday 08.30.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie A 2026 match. The game will take place at Flamengo's home ground, the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Clube de Regatas do Flamengo and Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, 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 Flamengo vs Botafogo
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Flamengo preview
Flamengo heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 23 matches, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo secured 13 victories, 6 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.96 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Mengão's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 25 victories so far.
Flamengo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 90 goals, of which 45 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 1.96 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos, who has found the back of the net 15 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Samuel Lino has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Flamengo has conceded 21 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 0.91 per game) and 44 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.96 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Botafogo preview
Botafogo comes into the game with 23 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 8 victories, 6 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.3 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 21 wins, 9 draws, and 17 losses.
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's attack has been highly effective, scoring 70 goals during this period. Of that total, 37 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 1.61 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.49.
Fogão's offensive system is led by Danilo Oliveira, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Alex Telles. The defender has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 37 goals with an average of 1.61 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 61 goals in 47 matches, averaging 1.3 per match.
Head to head: Flamengo vs Botafogo
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Flamengo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D W |
2 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Away | L W D D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 60% | 54% |
| Goals | 2.87 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.96 | 1.9 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.91 | 0.8 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 40% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 50% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 10% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 74% | 70% | 77% |
|
xG
|
1.66 | 1.92 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.18 | 1.47 |
Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L D |
0.8 |
| Home | L W D D W |
1.6 |
| Away | L L W L W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 36% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.22 | 3.36 | 3.08 |
| Scored | 1.61 | 1.82 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.61 | 1.55 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 74% | 73% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 18% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 18% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 74% | 64% | 42% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.81 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.68 | 1.59 | 1.77 |
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