Flamengo vs Botafogo: match statistics
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Flamengo vs Botafogo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Flamengo plays Botafogo in Serie A (Brazil). The game is scheduled for August 30, 2026. Venue: Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho.
Recent form
Flamengo has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Botafogo has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Flamengo scores 1.96 goals per game and allows 0.91. Botafogo scores 1.61 and allows 1.61. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Flamengo's games and 74% of Botafogo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 70%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Flamengo has the higher season xG average, 1.66 to 1.55 per game. Flamengo takes 14.9 shots per game, while Botafogo takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Flamengo leads at halftime in 57% of its games and scores 1.13 goals per game after halftime. Botafogo leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.91 after halftime.
When the teams score
Flamengo's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (11 goals). For Botafogo, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Flamengo | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.31 |
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 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Flamengo · 1 pts / game - Botafogo
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.
Flamengo is 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.96 goals / game - Flamengo · 1.61 goals / game - Botafogo
Flamengo is 77% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.91 goals / game - Flamengo · 1.61 goals / game - Botafogo
Flamengo scores in 91% of games (21 of 23 meczów), while Botafogo keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 23 meczów).
Botafogo scores in 83% of games (19 of 23 meczów), while Flamengo keeps a clean sheet in 39% (9 of 23 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 - Flamengo
Over / Under - Botafogo
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 34% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.91 pts / game - Flamengo · 1.43 pts / game - Botafogo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Flamengo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 57% of games and wins 57%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Botafogo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 35%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 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 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Flamengo
Botafogo
* 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
| Flamengo | Liga | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.87 | 2.60 | ▲ 3.22 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 58% | ▲ 74% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 49% | ▲ 70% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 24% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 75% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 96% | 78% | ▲ 87% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Flamengo's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Botafogo. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Flamengo and Botafogo play?
Flamengo face Botafogo on August 30, 2026 in Serie A at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Flamengo and Botafogo?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Flamengo won 2, Botafogo won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Flamengo vs Botafogo?
Flamengo score 1.96 goals per game on average and Botafogo 1.61. The Serie A average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Flamengo's matches and 74% of Botafogo's.
What form are Flamengo and Botafogo in?
Over the last 5 games Flamengo have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Botafogo 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Flamengo vs Botafogo?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Flamengo vs Botafogo: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.