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
Key match information
Botafogo played Flamengo in Serie A (Brazil). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Botafogo: 1-0-2, 1.00 points/match. Flamengo: 2-1-1, 1.75 points/match.
Goal statistics
Botafogo scores 2.33 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Flamengo scores 1.50 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Botafogo 33%, Flamengo 75%. Over 2.5: Botafogo 67%, Flamengo 50%. League level: BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Flamengo has higher xG: 1.53 vs 0.93. Botafogo: 8.0 shots per match, Flamengo: 13.5.
Match halves
Botafogo: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.67. Flamengo: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Botafogo: 76-90+ (4 goals). Flamengo: 0-15 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie A: 2.79 goals per match, BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 0%.
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 overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Flamengo is 75% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Botafogo · 1.75 pts / match - 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 match.
2.33 goals / match - Botafogo · 1.5 goals / match - Flamengo
Flamengo is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.
2 goals / match - Botafogo · 1 goals / match - Flamengo
Botafogo scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Flamengo keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 matches).
Flamengo scores in 100% of matches (4 of 4 matches), while Botafogo keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Botafogo
Over / Under - Flamengo
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Botafogo · 1.75 pts / match - Flamengo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Botafogo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 1.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Flamengo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.67 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Botafogo
Flamengo
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Recent meetings (2): Botafogo 0 - 1 - 1 Flamengo. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.