Match preview
Flamengo host Botafogo with league standing firmly in their favour
Flamengo welcome Botafogo in matchday 25 of the Brasileirão Série A, with Leonardo Jardim's side sitting second on 45 points from 23 games. Botafogo, managed by Franclim Carvalho, are eleventh with 30 points from the same number of matches, a gap of 15 points separating the two sides ahead of kick-off.
AI-assisted match preview written from official match data.
Flamengo arrive on the back of a WLDWD sequence, having beaten Mirassol and Vitoria before drawing with Internacional and Sao Paulo. Botafogo's recent form reads LLDWD, including defeats to Atletico Paranaense and Vitoria either side of a draw with Fluminense and a win at Cruzeiro.
The recent head-to-head record leans heavily towards Flamengo, who won 3-0 in both of the last two meetings on March 14, 2026 and October 15, 2025, with a goalless draw in between on May 18, 2025.
Flamengo's WLDWD run contrasts with Botafogo's LLDWD form, with only one defeat in five for the hosts against two for the visitors.
League data suggests goals tend to flow in this competition, with a 77% base rate of matches producing more than 1.5 goals this season.
Flamengo meet Botafogo in the Brasileirão Série A (Regular Season - 25). Kick-off is Sunday, 30 August 2026, 19:00 UTC. Referee: Alex Gomes Stefano.
Team pages: Flamengo · Botafogo · Brasileirão Série A
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 77% over 1.5 goals
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 23% over 3.5 goals
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 48% over 2.5 goals
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 56% both teams score
Flamengo to Score. League base rate: 80% home sides score
Home rated 1905 vs 1729 — 0.80 expected score Flamengo sit 2nd; Botafogo 11th (BSA · 23 matches played) Flamengo in stronger form — 1.6 vs 1.0 ppg (n=5) Home has won 3 of the last 5 H2H meetings
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for Flamengo vs Botafogo, the head-to-head record and recent form, stats-based pre-match analysis, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this Brasileirão Série A fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What time does Flamengo vs Botafogo kick off?
Kick-off is Sunday, 30 August 2026, 19:00 UTC, a Brasileirão Série A fixture (matchday 25).
›Where can I watch Flamengo vs Botafogo goal clips and highlights?
Goal clips and match highlights will be published on this page — each goal video is added shortly after it goes in, with highlights after full-time.
›What is the head-to-head record between Flamengo and Botafogo?
Flamengo and Botafogo have met 10 times — 5 wins for Flamengo, 4 wins for Botafogo and 1 draw.