Botafogo RJ vs Fluminense predictions, Aug 08, 2026

Aug 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Brazilian Serie A, on Saturday,

Botafogo RJ

Fluminense

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As Botafogo RJ prepares to host Fluminense RJ in a Brazilian Serie A clash on August 8, 2026, both teams arrive with a mix of form and competitive spirit. In their last five outings, Botafogo has secured two victories, showcasing a capacity to capitalize on home advantage. Similarly, Fluminense has also found success twice in recent matches, reflecting their tenacity on the road.

The bookmakers provide lines that suggest a closely contested match, with odds slightly favoring Botafogo at 2.62 compared to Fluminense’s 2.71. Our model indicates a breakdown of probabilities with a 34.9% chance of a home win for Botafogo, a 30% likelihood of a draw, and a 35.9% chance for an away victory for Fluminense.

Tactically, Botafogo will likely look to harness the home crowd and maintain a strong defensive line, while Fluminense might aim for quick transitions and exploiting any gaps left by the hosts. Both teams also understand the importance of this derby, promising an intense and engaging encounter. Ultimately, while the statistics suggest a near-equal contest, the outcome remains uncertain, making for an intriguing matchup in the Brazilian Serie A.

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Botafogo
35.7%		 Draw
29.8%		 Fluminense
34.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Brazilian Serie A Fluminense: 0.88% Botafogo RJ: 0.28%

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Latest Results

26.07.26 Cruzeiro MG – Botafogo RJ – 0:1
23.07.26 Botafogo RJ – EC Vitória Salvador – 0:0
16.07.26 Botafogo RJ – Santos FC – 2:1
10.07.26 FC Dynamo Moscow – Botafogo RJ – Canceled
04.07.26 CSKA Moscow – Botafogo RJ – Canceled		 01.08.26 Vasco da Gama – Fluminense RJ – 0:0
29.07.26 Fluminense RJ – EC Bahia – 0:0
26.07.26 Grêmio RS – Fluminense RJ – 1:1
17.07.26 Fluminense RJ – Red Bull Bragantino – 1:1
12.07.26 Fluminense RJ – EC Bahia – 2:0

Facts

  • Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: ) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Botafogo won 2.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Botafogo may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Botafogo won 9 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 21:19. (average 1.1:1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Botafogo won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 8:6. (average 0.9:0.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    12.02.26 Fluminense RJ – Botafogo RJ – 1:0
    01.02.26 Botafogo RJ – Fluminense RJ – 0:1
    28.09.25 Fluminense RJ – Botafogo RJ – 2:0
    26.04.25 Botafogo RJ – Fluminense RJ – 2:0
    29.01.25 Botafogo RJ – Fluminense RJ – 2:1

    Standings

    2026

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Palmeiras 21 14 5 2 38:16 22 47
    2 Flamengo RJ 20 11 6 3 37:18 19 39
    3 Athletico-PR 21 11 4 6 28:19 9 37
    4 Fluminense 21 9 7 5 30:25 5 34
    5 Bahia 21 8 8 5 29:25 4 32
    6 Bragantino 20 9 4 7 26:20 6 31
    7 Cruzeiro 21 8 6 7 27:30 -3 30
    8 Botafogo RJ 20 8 5 7 34:32 2 29
    9 Corinthians 21 7 8 6 22:20 2 29
    10 Atletico-MG 20 8 4 8 25:25 0 28
    11 Coritiba 21 7 6 8 25:28 -3 27
    12 Sao Paulo 20 7 5 8 25:23 2 26
    13 Vitoria 21 7 5 9 22:31 -9 26
    14 Mirassol 20 6 5 9 23:27 -4 23
    15 Santos 20 5 7 8 29:33 -4 22
    16 Internacional 21 5 7 9 23:27 -4 22
    17 Gremio 20 5 7 8 22:26 -4 22
    18 Vasco 20 5 6 9 23:31 -8 21
    19 Remo 21 5 6 10 24:34 -10 21
    20 Chapecoense-SC 20 1 7 12 19:41 -22 10

    Brazilian Serie A Outrights

    1. Palmeiras: 1.42 (62.43%)

    2. Flamengo RJ: 2.77 (32.02%)

    3. Athletico-PR: 101.17 (0.88%)

    4. Fluminense: 101.17 (0.88%)

    5. Bahia: 175.33 (0.51%)

    6. Bragantino: 233.67 (0.38%)

    7. Sao Paulo: 280.2 (0.32%)

    8. Coritiba: 280.2 (0.32%)

    9. Botafogo RJ: 317 (0.28%)

    10. Atletico-MG: 317 (0.28%)

    11. Cruzeiro: 317 (0.28%)

    12. Corinthians: 317 (0.28%)

    13. Internacional: 580.2 (0.15%)

    14. Mirassol: 580.2 (0.15%)

    15. Gremio: 580.2 (0.15%)

    16. Remo: 580.2 (0.15%)

    17. Santos: 580.2 (0.15%)

    18. Vitoria: 580.2 (0.15%)

    19. Vasco: 580.2 (0.15%)

    20. Chapecoense-SC: 980.2 (0.09%)

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