Flamengo — Botafogo: forecast for the Brazilian Championship match

Current form

In the last Brazilian Serie A draw, Flamengo was considered a clear contender for the championship title and had everything necessary to set such goals for themselves. However, despite all the advances, the vultures did not cope with the task and in the end could not even take silver, finishing third after Botafogo and Palmeiras. Felipe Luis' team is also considered a clear favorite in the state championship, but so far it is in second place in the table with 14 points, three points behind Volta Redonda, but with one more match in reserve.

Disqualifications and injuries

Vigna and Pedro are injured.

Interesting betting trends

• Flamengo has not lost in the last six matches, with five wins and a draw.
• In the last three matches, Flamengo have lost against Botafogo

Approximate composition: Rossi – Wesley, Ortiz, Leo, Alex Sandro – Pulgar, Araujo, Gerson – Plata, Mikael, Bruno Henrique.

Current form

Botafogo was also considered a clear contender for the championship title in the last Serie A draw, but unlike its current rival, it fully justified its status. The season as a whole turned out to be outstanding for the victorious – they managed to win the championship title in the Brazilian Serie A, and also won the Copa Libertadores. In the state championship, Botafogo is still only sixth in the table with 12 points, but Sampaio Correa is only one point behind the fourth. Recently, the Victorious lost 1-3 to Flamengo in the Brazilian Super Cup.

Disqualifications and injuries

Mateus is injured.

Interesting betting trends

• Botafogo has lost two of the last three matches.
• In the last 15 matches, Botafogo has scored

Approximate line–up: Link – Telles, David, Serafim, Ponte – Danilo, Neverton, Yarlen, Patrick, Lobato - Kaike.