Fluminense vs Botafogo predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The Fogão, having lost their last match against Gremio, travel to Rio de Janeiro with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 3rd round of the Brazil Serie A,  Fluminense will face Botafogo at Maracaná stadium on 12 February at 17:30.

After a draw in their last game played, Fluminense is currently in 6º position in the tournament with 4 points, while Botafogo is currently in 8º position with 3.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Fluminense vs Botafogo.

Fluminense

Fluminense comes from playing against EC Bahia and finished the match with a result of 1-1, with draw for both teams. In that last match between Fluminense and EC Bahia, Fluzão team achieved a 58% possession of the ball, with 4 shots on goal of which 1 was a goal. The goal was scored by John Kennedy.

In the last 7 matches, the team coached by L. Zubeldía has achieved 5 wins, 1 draw y 1 defeat. Fluminense average number of goals per game is 1.6 goals, while they concede an average of 1.0 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 match conceding at least one goal. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 11 goals while conceding 7 goals.

Latest statistics in Fluminense matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 4/7
• Both teams to score: 5/7
• First to score: 4/7
• Draw at half-time: 5/7

Botafogo

Botafogo, meanwhile, are coming off a 5-3 defeat against Gremio, and travel to the Maracaná stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Fluminense.

In that match between Botafogo and Gremio, the Fogão team achieved 56% ball possession, getting 4 shots on goal, 3 of which were goals. The goals were scored by Arthur Cabral and Danilo (x2).

Analysing the last 7 matches, Martin Anselmi's team has won 4, and lost 3, and is on a run of 2 consecutive defeats. Botafogo average 1.9 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.1 goals per game. With this trend, they have 2 official matches without clean sheets. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 13 goals while conceding 8 goals.

Latest statistics in Botafogo matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 4/7
• Both teams to score: 2/7
• First to score: 6/7
• Draw at half-time: 6/7

Fluminense vs Botafogo: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

Analysis of the head-to-head H2H between Fluminense vs Botafogo has helped us to create this prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Carioca - 1 competition, in an event that took place at the Estádio Nilton Santos stadium on 01-02-2026 with the result of 0-1, with Fluminense winning.

The last 5 meetings between Fluminense and Botafogo have resulted in 2 wins for Fluminense, 3 wins for Botafogo. In those matches, Fluminense managed to score 4 goals, while Botafogo scored 5 goals against Fluminense.

• In 1/5 matches both teams scored
• En 4/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals