Fluminense vs Botafogo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Sep 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Fluminense vs Botafogo

Rio de Janeiro rivals Fluminense and Botafogo meet in the Grandfather Derby at Estádio do Maracanã, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Monday 29 September. Our Brazilian Série A betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Don’t Underestimate the Underdogs

If you agree with our view that Botafogo can perform well against Fluminense, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at 1.78. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

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Fogo Beat Big Flu in their Last Clash

Fluminense got the win in their last Série A game. A 1-0 victory occurred on the road when meeting Vitória. Renato Gaucho's side had the majority of the ball enjoying 55% possession and four shots on target, with Hercules netting the winner in the 37th minute.

On Tuesday night, Fluminense were knocked out of the Copa Sudamericana following a 1-1 draw at home to Argentine Primera División club Lanús (1-2 loss on aggregate).

Botafogo drew on the road in their previous game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Grêmio. Fogo had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 54% possession and four shots on goal, with Cuiabano on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Botafogo have racked up five consecutive wins over Fluminense. In their last encounter, it was a 2-0 home victory for Botafogo. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in five Botafogo victories and three Fluminense wins. There have also been two draws.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Botafogo	24	11	7	6	35	18	17	35:18	40
8	Fluminense	22	9	4	9	26	29	-3	26:29	31

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 6.5 attempts. Fluminense have had 51.0% possession and 4.3 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.5 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts, while being awarded 5.8 corners.

Top goalscorer German Cano has found the net 4 times, Hercules 2, with Luciano Acosta and two other players on 1. Keno and Kevin Serna have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece.

Botafogo have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.8 goals from 10.4 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. Fogo average 55.5% possession, 5.0 corners in their favour and 4.5 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 8.2 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Christopher Ramos has scored 3 goals, followed by Jefferson Savarino, Alvaro Montoro, Fernando Marcal and Arthur Cabral on 2. Santiago Rodriguez and Alex Telles have had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Fluminense predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Fabio (GK), Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Juan Pablo Freytes, Rene, Hercules, Martinelli, Kevin Serna, Luciano Acosta, Agustín Canobbio, Germán Cano.

Botafogo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Léo Linck (GK), Vitinho, Gabriel Bahia, David Ricardo, Cuiabano, Newton Araujo, Marlon Freitas, Santiago Rodríguez, Jefferson Savarino, Jeffinho, Arthur Cabral.

Fluminense vs Botafogo Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ready for Fluminense vs Botafogo with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to corners market insight, player props and a custom bet builder.

Match Prediction

Wager on Botafogo +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at 1.78 for this Série A game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of Série A data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Fluminense vs Botafogo league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botafogo in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botafogo in 14 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Botafogo in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fluminense in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fluminense in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Fluminense in 6 consecutive games against Botafogo.

Fogo +0.25 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 56.2% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Fluminense 0 - 1 Botafogo

There are betting odds of 7.50 that Botafogo land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners

It’s been three consecutive Botafogo away games where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen four of the previous five Fluminense home matches achieve the same outcome. We’re going to wager on the teams to fall short for Total Corners and this selection is available at 1.89.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Fluminense

Total

10.10 4.30 5.80

Home

9.60 5.60 4.00

Away

10.50 3.40 7.10

Botafogo

Total

9.50 5.00 4.50

Home

9.60 5.40 4.20

Away

8.90 3.70 5.20

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Total Corners

Fluminense Corners

Botafogo Corners

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Fluminense vs Botafogo Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Betting Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

The draw is available at 3.05 if you believe that this Série A clash will finish level, with Fluminense at 2.35 and Botafogo chalked up at 3.20 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Botafogo are 2.17 here. However, if you want to back favourites Fluminense, then 1.63 is on offer.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. A different angle is going for a BTTS wager and there’s 1.68 available for Both Teams to Score No.

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Germán Cano Heads First Goalscorer Market

There is 3.60 available that Germán Cano finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at 6.25.

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Fluminense vs Botafogo Lineups & Team News

Always review the Fluminense vs Botafogo team news before locking in your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for Série A, along with current injury news.

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