Botafogo RJ vs Fluminense predictions, Aug 08, 2026

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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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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.65	3.20	2.70
	2.69	3.25	2.9
	2.62	3.05	2.78
	2.7	3.09	2.87	Watch and Bet
	2.65	3.19	2.76
	2.65	3.2	2.65

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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