Fluminense and Botafogo face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie A season. The game takes place at Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã) on Thursday, 12/02/2026, at 22:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Fluminense vs Botafogo, based on 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 Fluminense vs Botafogo

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👉 Our prediction is: Fluminense to win the 1st half

While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for Fluminense vs Botafogo, where we have Fluminense to win the first half as our best bet.

Fluminense has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a Fluminense taking an advantage into half-time.

Fluminense preview

Fluminense comes into the match having played 2 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses.

Fluminense's attack has scored 12 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.

The offense system of Fluminense is led by Kevin Steven Serna Jaramillo as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Luciano Acosta, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 7 goals conceded in 8 matches, resulting in an average of 0.88.

Botafogo preview

On the other hand, Botafogo comes into the match having played 2 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses.

Botafogo's attack has scored 13 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 3.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.63.

The offense system of Botafogo is led by Danilo Oliveira as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Álvaro Montoro, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 2.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 10 goals conceded in 8 matches, resulting in an average of 1.25.

Head to head: Fluminense vs Botafogo

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Home Team

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Fluminense

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W

2

Home W

3

Away D

1

Away Team

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Botafogo

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W

1.5

Home W

3

Away L

0

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Published on 11 February 2026, at 06:31 Last updated on 11 February 2026, at 06:31
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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