Botafogo vs Flamengo Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2025

The previous confrontation between these sides ended in a goalless draw.

Botafogo are gearing up to face Flamengo for their matchweek 28 fixture of the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 2025. Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos is all set to witness the interesting contest between the two sides.

Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas are placed fifth on the league table. They have secured 12 wins in their 27 league matches this season.

Pantera will be looking for a win here, but it is not going to be an easy fixture for them. They are going to be the hosts, and this will keep them at a slight advantage.

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo are in the second spot on the Brazilian Serie A points table. They have performed well this season, but have lacked consistency in their last few matches.

Mengao are coming in after facing a defeat at the hands of Bahia in their previous league match. They were reduced to nine men and failed to secure any goals.

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Kick-off:

• Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Stadium: Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos
• Date: Thursday, October 16
• Kick-off Time: 04:00 a.m. IST (Wednesday, Oct 15; 10:30 p.m. GMT/ 06:30 p.m. ET/ 03:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Botafogo: W-D-L-W-L

Flamengo: D-L-W-D-L

Players to Watch

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

Jefferson Savarino will be looking to step up, as the upcoming league match is going to be a crucial one for the hosts. In 20 Brazilian Serie A games this season, he has six goal contributions. The 28-year-old will have to come up with a top performance if he wants to help his side stand a chance against Mengao.

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

Giorgian de Arrascaeta is going to play an important role in the attacking front for the visitors. The 31-year-old forward from Uruguay has scored 14 goals and also has 10 assists to his name in 24 Brasileiro Serie A appearances this season.

Even though he has not been able to score a goal in his last two matches, De Arrascaeta is going to be a constant threat to the opponents.

Match Facts

• Mengao are unbeaten in their last two matches against Pantera.
• Flamengo have only been able to win one of their last five matches.
• Botafogo have secured two wins in their last five fixtures.

Botafogo RJ vs Flamengo: Betting Tips and Odds

• Flamengo to win @11/10 BetMGM
• Giorgian de Arrascaeta to score @13/2 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @3/13 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Danilo, Bastos, Alvaro Montoro and four other players will not be in action for Botafogo as they are injured. Alex Telles and Fernando Marcal might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Vitinho and Christian Loor are on national team duty. Newton is suspended.

Flamengo will be without the services of Danilo and Wallace Yan as they are suspended. Erick Pulgar and Saul Niguez might also miss out due to fitness issues.

Head-to Head

Total matches: 83

Botafogo won: 17

Flamengo won: 38

Draws: 28

Predicted Lineups

Botafogo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Linck (GK); Ponte, Da Silva, Barboza, Loiola; Freitas, Martins; Rodríguez, Savarino, Jeffinho; Cabral

Flamengo predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Rossi (GK); Royal, Pereira, Ortiz. Lucas; Carrascal, Jorginho, De la Cruz, Lino; Pedro, De Arrascaeta

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to come up with an intense battle here. We predict that Flamengo are likely to emerge victorious against Botafogo in their upcoming Campeonato Serie A clash.

Prediction: Botafogo 1-2 Flamengo

Telecast Details

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