Fluminense vs Botafogo Prediction & Expert Tips

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Fluminense enter this game on the back of a 1-1 draw with Lanus in the second leg of CONMEBOL quarter final. The result ensured that the hosts crashed out of the competition having 1-0 in the first leg. In the league, Fluminense have not been consistent as well, as they only recorded a victory in their last four matches, drew one and lost the other two.

With their attention fully on domestic duties now, the hosts will ensure they stabilize their league form. Fluminense have been impressive on home turf lately, where they scooped four wins, two draws and just one defeat in seven matches. Returning to winning ways this weekend may not change their position on the table but will move them closer to achieving their season’s objectives.

Similarly, Botafogo settled for a share of the spoils in their recent game as they played a 1-1 draw with Gremio last time out. The game was tilting towards a win for the hosts when Cuiabano’s right footed shot found the back of the net in the 53rd minute. However, Tiago Volpi had other plans, as he equalized for Gremio on the stroke of 90′. Botafogo would end the game with ten men as Kaio Pantaleao received double yellow cards for argument in injury time.

Away from home, Davide Ancelotti’s men are winless in three matches (2D, 1L), winning one of their last five. Regardless, they sit in 5th place, with 40 points acquired from 24 games. Having received the matching orders in successive league games, Botafogo will look to work on their disciplinary issues.

Fluminense vs Botafogo Prediction

We back Botafogo to win because they outclassed Fluminense in recent head-to-head meetings. The visitors are unbeaten in nine meetings against Fluminense, winning each of the last eight. This run started in October 2022 and we expect it to continue.

In addition, we do not expect Fluminense to score because they failed to score six of their last eight games against Botafogo and in four of their last seven matches.

Lastly, we anticipate a low-scoring result because Fluminense’s last seven matches averaged 1.1 goals per game while Botafogo’s last five games averaged 2.2 goals per game.

Afolabi Ezekiel- September 25, 2025

Fluminense vs Botafogo Betting Tips

Botafogo Win

OK

2.88 Odds

Under 2.5 Goals & Both Teams To Score - No

OK

1.95 Odds