Flamengo vs Botafogo Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Serie A

Flamengo vs Botafogo Preview

• Tournament: Serie A
• Venue: Maracana
• Date: 19th May

• Kick-off Time: 9:30 PM GMT

  Flamengo vs Botafogo is set to take place on 19th May at the Maracana stadium in a Serie A fixture. Flamengo have been a consistent title-contending team in the Serie A over the last five seasons, managing a top-four finish except for one season, which was in the 2022-2023 season, in which they finished in 5th place. They last won the title in the 2020-2021 season and are likely to win it again this season as well. Currently, they are in 2nd place with 17 points in eight games, winning five matches, drawing two, and losing only one. Their form in the last five matches has been decent, winning three, drawing one, and losing one.

  Botafogo are the current title defenders, having won the title last season with 79 points in 38 games, winning 25 matches, drawing 10, and losing only five. They have not had a great start to the season in the 2024-2025 campaign, since they are currently in ninth place. Botafogo have 11 points in eight games, winning three matches, drawing two, and losing three. Their form in the last five games has been poor, winning two, losing two, and drawing one.

Flamengo Team News

Filipe Luis does not have any major injury concerns, with the only absentee being Matis Vina because of a knee injury. They will look to grab a victory against a less stronger opposition.

Botafogo Team News

Botafogo manager Renato Paiva has a few injury issues to worry about ahead of the match against Flamengo. The confirmed absentees for this fixture are Jefferson Savarina (thigh), Alexander Barboza (foot), and Bastos (thigh).

Flamengo vs Botafogo Predicted Lineups

Flamengo Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Rossi

Defenders: Franca, Ortiz, Pereira, Sandro

Midfielders: Gerson, De La Cruz

Forwards: Araujo, De Arrascaeta, Michael, Henrique

Botafogo Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: John

Defenders: Vitinho, Cunha, D.R, Telles

Midfielders: Artur, Gregore, Freitas, Cuiabano

Forwards: Seco, Jesus

Flamengo vs Botafogo H2H Record

Flamengo and Botafogo have faced each other 67 times in their history, with Flamengo winning 31 times, whereas Botafogo have won 13 times.

Key Players To Watch In Flamengo vs Botafogo

Giorgian De Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

Arrascaeta had a hamstring and adductor injury last season, which limited much of his game time and performance. Regardless, he still scored ten goals and had ten assists in 43 appearances across all competitions.

He has already done this for Flamengo this season, scoring ten goals and having five assists in 22 appearances across all competitions. He is currently one of the best players in the league, scoring seven goals and having three assists in seven Serie A matches.

Igor Jesus (Botafogo)

The Brazilian international was one of Botafogo's best players last season, scoring a staggering 26 goals and having ten assists in 56 appearances across all competitions. He is off to a slow start this season, scoring six goals and having two assists in 21 appearances across all competitions, nonetheless, he is still their best player.

Flamengo vs Botafogo Prediction

The home side are likely to get the win here since Botafogo, who do have a great squad, are out of form. Moreover, Flamengo's home advantage, fresh squad, and home record against Botafogo tip the odds in their favour.

Predicted Score: Flamengo 2-1 Botafogo

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