Botafogo vs Flamengo: match statistics
Flamengo looks significantly better this season, occupying 5th place in the table with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, while Botafogo is ranked only in 17th position with just 1 win to their name. Although the hosts have an impressive home record (100% wins in 1 match), their overall form raises doubts (1.6 points per game in the last 5 encounters). Flamengo dominates in terms of ball possession (58% vs 46%) and shows better disposition in recent matches (2.0 points per game). Even though Botafogo has an advantage in shot conversion in home matches (40% vs 14%), the small statistical sample (only 1 home match) makes this indicator unreliable. Considering the higher position in the table, better form, and Flamengo's technical advantage, the visitors are the favorites in this matchup, although a surprise from the hosts cannot be completely ruled out.
Botafogo vs Flamengo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Botafogo played against Flamengo in Serie A (Brazil). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Botafogo has 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Flamengo has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.75 points per game.
Scoring records
Botafogo scores 2.33 goals per game and allows 2.00. Flamengo scores 1.50 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Botafogo's games and 75% of Flamengo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 50%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Flamengo has the higher season xG average, 1.53 to 0.93 per game. Botafogo takes 8.0 shots per game, while Flamengo takes 13.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Botafogo leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.67 goals per game after halftime. Flamengo leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Botafogo's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Flamengo, it is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Flamengo looks significantly better this season, occupying 5th place in the table with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, while Botafogo is ranked only in 17th position with just 1 win to their name. Although the hosts have an impressive home record (100% wins in 1 match), their overall form raises doubts (1.6 points per game in the last 5 encounters). Flamengo dominates in terms of ball possession (58% vs 46%) and shows better disposition in recent matches (2.0 points per game). Even though Botafogo has an advantage in shot conversion in home matches (40% vs 14%), the small statistical sample (only 1 home match) makes this indicator unreliable. Considering the higher position in the table, better form, and Flamengo's technical advantage, the visitors are the favorites in this matchup, although a surprise from the hosts cannot be completely ruled out.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Botafogo | Flamengo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 50% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.58 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Flamengo is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Botafogo · 1.75 pts / game - Flamengo
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Botafogo is 55% better for: goals scored per game.
2.33 goals / game - Botafogo · 1.5 goals / game - Flamengo
Flamengo is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Botafogo · 1 goals / game - Flamengo
Botafogo scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Flamengo keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).
Flamengo scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Botafogo keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Botafogo
Over / Under - Flamengo
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Flamengo is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Botafogo · 1.75 pts / game - Flamengo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Botafogo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Flamengo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.67 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 3.3 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 67% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 50% |
| No goal | 50% | 25% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Botafogo
Flamengo
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Botafogo | Liga | Flamengo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.33 | 2.79 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 64% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 18% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 77% | ▼ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 81% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Botafogo's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Flamengo. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Botafogo vs Flamengo?
The Serie A match finished Botafogo 0:3 Flamengo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Botafogo and Flamengo?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Botafogo won 0, Flamengo won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Botafogo vs Flamengo?
Botafogo score 2.33 goals per game on average and Flamengo 1.50. The Serie A average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Botafogo's matches and 75% of Flamengo's.
What form are Botafogo and Flamengo in?
Over the last 5 games Botafogo have a 1-0-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Flamengo 2-1-1 (1.75 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Botafogo vs Flamengo?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Botafogo vs Flamengo: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.