Flamengo 3-0 Botafogo: result and AI prediction

Flamengo – Botafogo, Brasileirão, Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 08:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Estádio do Maracanã

Flamengo is #2 in the table (45 pts) and Botafogo #12 (30 pts). 10 places separate the two teams in the table. Botafogo has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Flamengo 5, draws 1, Botafogo 0. Their last meeting, on March 14, 2026, ended Botafogo 0-3 Flamengo. Absent for Flamengo: Alex Sandro, Bruno Henrique, Everton +2.

Flamengo

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Botafogo

AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 3-0✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a high-stakes Rio derby with Flamengo chasing the leaders and Botafogo trying to halt a damaging run of results. Flamengo bring the stronger league position, better defensive platform and a dominant recent record in this fixture. The hosts are missing attacking depth and Nicolás de la Cruz, but Leo Pereira’s expected return is important for controlling transitions. Botafogo have enough pace and creators to punish rushed attacks, yet their defensive fragility makes a disciplined Flamengo performance the defining storyline.

Head-to-head analysis

Flamengo have been unbeaten across the recent run of derbies and have repeatedly limited Botafogo’s attacking influence. Their first meeting of the current league campaign was a clear Flamengo-controlled result, reinforcing the psychological edge for the hosts.

Injuries and absences

Bruno Henrique’s suspension and the absences of Alex Sandro, Vitão and Nicolás de la Cruz take away experience, left-sided continuity and midfield progression from Flamengo. Leo Pereira’s expected return is a significant stabiliser, particularly against Botafogo’s counterattacks.

Form (last 5)

FlamengoLeague position #2 · 45 ptsW W L

BotafogoLeague position #12 · 30 ptsD L L

Flamengo vs Botafogo stats

	Flamengo	Botafogo
Played	23	23
Goals scored	45	37
Goals conceded	21	37
Clean sheets	9	3

Last meetings

2026-03-14Botafogo 0-3 Flamengo
2026-02-15Botafogo 1-2 Flamengo
2025-10-15Botafogo 0-3 Flamengo
2025-05-18Flamengo 0-0 Botafogo
2025-02-13Flamengo 1-0 Botafogo
2025-02-02Botafogo 1-3 Flamengo

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