Match Analysis: Fluminense vs Botafogo – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-28
- Time: 7:00 PM UTC
- Location: Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Game Overview
This Campeonato Brasileiro Série A match features Fluminense against Botafogo, two Rio de Janeiro clubs with a strong rivalry. Botafogo is currently positioned 5th in the league, while Fluminense is 8th. Both teams have had mixed recent form, and the match is pivotal for league standings.
Key Factors to Consider
- Fluminense's last 5 matches saw 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, averaging 2.2 goals per match with a strong defensive record conceding only 0.6 goals per match. Botafogo has been slightly better with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches, scoring 1 goal per match on average and also conceding 0.6 goals. Botafogo has a better recent home/away form and higher consistency in the Asian Handicap market with 60% win rate compared to Fluminense's 80%.
- Historically, Botafogo leads with 32 wins over Fluminense's 27 in 81 meetings since 2004, with 22 draws. More recent stats show Botafogo unbeaten in the last 9 meetings against Fluminense (8 wins, 1 draw). Previous encounters have seen relatively balanced goal outputs with slight advantage towards Botafogo.
- Fluminense will miss Igor Rabello (suspension) and Ganso (injury), while Botafogo faces a severe injury crisis with several key players out including Bastos, Danilo, Gonzalo Mastriani, Jefferson Savarino, Joaquin Correa, Nathan Fernandes, and Neto.
- The match will be played at the Estádio do Maracanã, a large neutral venue favoring Fluminense as the nominal home side. Both teams come from the same city which lessens travel fatigue. Weather and pitch conditions are expected to be typical for Rio with no major disruptions.
- Botafogo's unbeaten recent history against Fluminense and higher table position give them psychological edge. Fluminense will be motivated to overturn recent poor results and the crowd support at Maracanã will bolster their drive.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | botafogo: 2.15, fluminense: 1.47, draw: 2.05 | Fluminense win | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Spread | botafogo: -0.25 @ -128, fluminense: +25 @ 108 | Fluminense -0.25 (favored) | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
| Over/under | over_2: -119, under_2: -101 | Under 2 goals | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Fluminense 38% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 2 9% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Fluminense at 38% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 26.1% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
A close match is expected with slight advantage to Fluminense at home to break Botafogo's recent dominance. Given Botafogo's injury issues but strong head-to-head edge, a draw or narrow win for Fluminense is the most probable outcome.
Predicted Score: 1-0