Fluminense vs Botafogo RJ – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

28/09/2025 at 15:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))

Maracanã (Rio de Janeiro).

Serie A Betano - Round 25
Referee: Abatti R. (Bra)
Where to Watch on TV:


Austria	DAZN
Brazil	Amazon Prime Video, Claro TV+, Globoplay, Premiere, Sky+, TV Globo, Vivo Play, Zapping
China	K-Ball
Croatia	Arena Sport 7
Ecuador	El Canal del Futbol app, El Canal del Futbol
Germany	Amazon Prime Video, DAZN Deutsch, Sportdigital FUSSBALL
Israel	Sport 2
Mexico	Fanatiz
Russia	MATCH! Futbol 3, Match TV, Sportbox.ru
Suriname	SCCN
Switzerland	DAZN Switzerland, Sunrise TV, Sunrise TV
United-arab-emirates	Dubai Sports 2
United-kingdom	Amazon Prime Video, Premier Sports Player
Usa	Fanatiz

Match Stats


Expected Goals (xG)
0.95	0.76
Ball Possession
47%	53%
Total shots
8	12
Shots on target
3	1
Big Chances
2	1
Corner Kicks
4	2
Passes
83% (342/411)	86% (397/462)
Yellow Cards
1	2
Expected Goals (xG)
0.95	0.76
xG on target (xGOT)
1.83	0.48
Total shots
8	12
Shots on target
3	1
Shots off target
3	8
Blocked Shots
2	3
Shots inside the Box
5	7
Shots outside the Box
3	5
Hit the Woodwork
0	1
Headed Goals
1	0
Big Chances
2	1
Corner Kicks
4	2
Touches in opposition box
26	14
Accurate through passes
1	0
Offsides
4	1
Free Kicks
13	10
Passes
83% (342/411)	86% (397/462)
Long passes
47% (22/47)	48% (20/42)
Passes in final third
68% (63/92)	65% (56/86)
Crosses
8% (1/12)	25% (3/12)
Expected assists (xA)
0.57	0.74
Throw-ins
20	23
Fouls
10	13
Tackles
65% (11/17)	44% (8/18)
Duels won
43	54
Clearances
20	17
Interceptions
5	8
Errors leading to shot
1	0
Errors leading to goal
0	1
Goalkeeper Saves
1	1
xGOT faced
0.48	1.83
Goals prevented
0.48	-0.17

Key Moments

Here there are

1st Half (1 - 0)
33', 1 - 0, Cano G. ⚽,
39', Acosta L. 🟨,
39', Rodriguez S. 🟨,
2nd Half (1 - 0)
64', Savarino J. ↓, Artur ↑,
64', Ramos C. ↓, Arthur Cabral ↑,
64', Marcal ↓, Matheus Martins ↑,
72', Samuel Xavier ↓, Guga ↑,
72', Cano G. ↓, Everaldo ↑,
79', Canobbio A. ↓, Soteldo Y. ↑,
79', Acosta L. ↓, Lima ↑,
82', Vitinho ↓, Ponte M. ↑,
82', Rodriguez S. ↓, Barria K. ↑,
87', Thiago Silva ↓, Ignacio ↑,
89', 2 - 0, Lima ⚽, Martinelli (A),
90+4', Matheus Martins 🟨,

Chances of winning

Fluminense
43.5%

Draw
30.6%

Botafogo RJ
26%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

39.2%

30.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

38.3%

31.1%

Fluminense - Botafogo RJ Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	2.2 ↓ (2.4)	3.13 ↑ (3.1)	3.7 ↑ (3.1)	4.5% (6.2%)

The most likely Over/Under: 2.00

What is the prediction for Fluminense - Botafogo RJ?

Users Predictions: 7 users predict this event. Fluminense will win (votes: 2 - 28.6%). Botafogo will win (votes: 2 - 28.6%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 42.9%).

The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.

Preview Facts

A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Fluminense won 0.
The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
Botafogo may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
Fluminense could have a small edge in this match.
There will not play in Fluminense: Igor Rabello (Red Card) PH Ganso (Calf Injury)
There will not play in Botafogo: Allan (Inactive) Barboza A. (Yellow Cards) Barrera J. (Inactive) Bastos (Knee Injury) Correa J. (Inactive) Danilo (Inactive) Gonzalo Mastriani (Inactive) Kaio (Red Card) Nathan Fernandes (Arm Injury) Neto (Thigh Injury) Savarino J. (Inactive)
There are questionable in Botafogo: Alex Telles (Injury)
In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Fluminense won 7 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 19:21. (average 1:1.1).
Including home matches between the teams, Fluminense won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 14:13. (average 1.2:1.1).

How many head-to-head matches has Fluminense won against Botafogo RJ?

Fluminense has won 0 of their last 9 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Botafogo RJ won against Fluminense?

Botafogo RJ has won 8 of their last 9 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Fluminense - Botafogo RJ were as follows:

26.04.2025 Botafogo RJ - Fluminense 2:0

29.01.2025 Botafogo RJ - Fluminense 2:1

21.09.2024 Fluminense - Botafogo RJ 0:1

11.06.2024 Botafogo RJ - Fluminense 1:0

03.03.2024 Fluminense - Botafogo RJ 2:4

Latest results of Fluminense

23.09.2025 Fluminense - Lanús 1:1 ✺

20.09.2025 Vitória Salvador - Fluminense 0:1 ✺

16.09.2025 Lanús - Fluminense 1:0 ✺

13.09.2025 Fluminense - Corinthians 0:1 ✺

10.09.2025 Fluminense - Bahia 2:0 ✺

Latest results of Botafogo RJ

24.09.2025 Grêmio - Botafogo RJ 1:1 ✺

20.09.2025 Botafogo RJ - Atlético Mineiro 1:0 ✺

17.09.2025 Botafogo RJ - Mirassol 3:3 ✺

14.09.2025 São Paulo - Botafogo RJ 1:0 ✺

11.09.2025 Botafogo RJ - Vasco da Gama 1:2 ✺

Brazilian Serie A Table

2025

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Flamengo RJ ✔	35	22	8	5	73:23	50	74
2	Palmeiras ✔	35	21	7	7	58:29	29	70
3	Cruzeiro	35	19	11	5	52:25	27	68
4	Mirassol	35	17	12	6	58:34	24	63
5	Botafogo RJ	35	16	10	9	50:32	18	58
6	Bahia	35	16	8	11	47:43	4	56
7	Fluminense	35	16	7	12	40:38	2	55
8	Sao Paulo	35	13	9	13	40:40	0	48
9	Bragantino	35	13	6	16	40:53	-13	45
10	Corinthians	35	12	9	14	38:42	-4	45
11	Atletico-MG	34	11	11	12	37:39	-2	44
12	Gremio	35	11	10	14	39:46	-7	43
13	Vasco	35	12	6	17	50:52	-2	42
14	Ceara	35	11	9	15	32:35	-3	42
15	Internacional	35	10	11	14	40:48	-8	41
16	Vitoria	35	9	12	14	32:48	-16	39
17	Santos	35	9	11	15	36:50	-14	38
18	Fortaleza	34	8	10	16	37:53	-16	34
19	Juventude	35	9	6	20	33:64	-31	33
20	Sport Recife	35	2	11	22	28:66	-38	17

      Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )
      Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )
      Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: )
      Relegation ~ Serie B Superbet

Clinched Spots for Teams

Flamengo RJ is Qualified for Copa Libertadores (Group Stage )
Palmeiras is Qualified for Copa Libertadores (Group Stage )