Botafogo vs Flamengo Prediction

Botafogo and Flamengo are set to clash on August 19, 2024, at 3:00 AM at Estádio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Bruno Arleu de Araujo will officiate this highly anticipated Serie A match.

Team Form and Head-to-Head

Botafogo currently holds the 2nd position in the Serie A standings, while Flamengo is close behind in 3rd place. Both teams have performed well this season, making this encounter crucial for their title aspirations.

Botafogo enters this match with a recent 2-1 victory over Palmeiras on August 15, 2024. They have shown solid form throughout the season, with 13 wins, 5 losses, and 4 draws. On average, Botafogo scored 1.68 goals per match while conceding 1.05. However, in their last five games, they have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, scoring an average of 1.8 goals and conceding 1.4 goals per match.

Flamengo, meanwhile, secured a 2-0 win against Bolívar on August 16, 2024. They have also had a strong season, with 12 wins, 4 losses, and 5 draws. Flamengo has averaged 1.67 goals per match while conceding 1 goal. Like Botafogo, their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw in their last five games. They scored an average of 1.0 goals per match and conceded just 0.6.

In their last head-to-head meeting on April 28, 2024, Botafogo defeated Flamengo 2-0 away. Botafogo has won twice in the previous five encounters between the two teams, while Flamengo has won three times, with both sides averaging 1.2 goals per match.

Botafogo vs Flamengo Key Points

• Botafogo has conceded at least 1 goal in their last 7 matches
• Flamengo haven't drawn in in their previous 6 away matches
• Over 2.5 goals have been scored in the previous 4 matches of Botafogo in Serie A

Our Botafogo vs Flamengo Prediction

Our prediction for Botafogo vs Flamengo, Serie A is: Total Away - Over 0.5 Goals.