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Flamengo vs Botafogo prediction

Brasileirão · Sun · 19:00 — our model's pick, the best available price and how the market is priced.

Odds and data refreshed Aug 24, 2026 · how we work

Our prediction

Brasileirão 🕒 Sun · 19:00
Model lean
Over 2.5 goals
Odds
1.76
ⓘ Model lean, not an official pick — this fixture didn't clear our value threshold, so it isn't counted in the record
ConfidenceValue · 55%
AI Value edge -4.04% · best price at 1xBet
Bet at 1xBet

Key factors behind our tip

01

Flamengo are heavy favourites at 1.47, an implied probability near 68%, while Botafogo at 7.25 sit around 14%.

02

The draw is priced at 4.53, roughly a 22% implied chance, reflecting the market's expectation of a decisive result.

03

The recommended Over 2.5 goals bet at 1.76 implies about 55% confidence in three or more goals.

04

The value edge on the Over is -4.04%, meaning the price sits slightly below fair value with no consensus value picks above threshold.

Most likely scorelines

Both teams to score: 53%
ScoreModel chanceFair odds
2-0 10.9% 9.18
2-1 9.6% 10.37
1-0 9.3% 10.71
3-0 8.5% 11.81
1-1 8.3% 12.09
3-1 7.5% 13.33

From the same Poisson distribution behind our 1X2 and totals numbers, built on expected goals of 2.33 and 0.89. These six scorelines cover 54% of all outcomes — the rest is spread thinly across dozens of possibilities, which is why correct-score betting is a longshot even when the model is right about the shape of the game.

Team form

FLA Flamengo LWWDD
22 Aug 26 @ Cruzeiro 1-2
16 Aug 26 @ Mirassol 5-1
9 Aug 26 vs Vitória 2-0
29 Jul 26 @ Internacional 1-1
26 Jul 26 vs São Paulo 1-1
BOT Botafogo LDWDW
16 Aug 26 @ Vitória 0-1
9 Aug 26 vs Fluminense 1-1
26 Jul 26 @ Cruzeiro 1-0
23 Jul 26 vs Vitória 0-0
16 Jul 26 vs Santos 2-1

Head-to-head: Flamengo v Botafogo

Full H2H history →
W 14 Mar 26
Botafogo 0-3 FlamengoBrasileirão
W 15 Oct 25
Botafogo 0-3 FlamengoBrasileirão
D 18 May 25
Flamengo 0-0 BotafogoBrasileirão

W/D/L shown from Flamengo's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.

Best odds across bookmakers

Bookmaker 1 · FLAX2 · BOT
1xBet 1.47 4.47 7.20
Coolbet 1.44 4.50 7.25
GTbets 1.46 4.43 6.78
Marathon Bet 1.43 4.35 7.00
Unibet (NL) 1.43 4.35 7.00
Unibet (SE) 1.43 4.35 7.00

Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin — the sharpest price-setters first — not alphabetically.

Flamengo vs Botafogo: match preview

This Brasileirão clash sees Flamengo host Botafogo, and the market leaves little doubt about who it favours. Flamengo are priced around 1.47 with 1xBet, which translates to an implied probability of roughly 68%, marking them as strong home favourites. Botafogo, by contrast, are out at 7.25, implying only about a 14% chance of an away win, while the draw sits at 4.53, or close to 22%. That is a wide gap between the two sides in pure pricing terms. Our model does not target the match result here; instead it looks to the goals market, recommending Over 2.5 goals at 1.76. That price carries a market-implied confidence of about 55%, though the calculated value edge is slightly negative at -4.04%, suggesting the number offers no clear pricing advantage over the market. Read on for the key factors behind these odds.

Verdict: The model leans toward Over 2.5 goals at 1.76, backing an open, goal-heavy contest rather than the lopsided result market. Be aware the value edge is negative at -4.04%, so this is a modest-confidence angle rather than a priced advantage. Stake responsibly and treat it as one view among many.

Upcoming Brasileirão fixtures

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Kick-off (UTC)Match1X2
24 Aug 23:00 Botafogo v Atletico Paranaense 2.46 3.40 3.25
29 Aug 21:30 Atletico Mineiro v Vitoria 1.78 3.75 5.29
29 Aug 23:00 Sao Paulo v Bragantino-SP 2.22 3.40 3.56
30 Aug 00:20 Vasco da Gama v Cruzeiro 2.51 3.40 3.04
30 Aug 14:00 Atletico Paranaense v Fluminense 2.31 3.20 3.50
30 Aug 19:00 Corinthians v Santos 1.88 3.62 4.75
30 Aug 21:30 Grêmio v Chapecoense 1.56 4.25 6.60
30 Aug 21:30 Mirassol v Palmeiras 3.80 3.40 2.14

Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A standings

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Palmeiras 24 15 6 3 +24 51
2 Flamengo 23 13 6 4 +24 45
3 Paranaense 23 12 5 6 +11 41
4 Fluminense 24 11 8 5 +7 41
5 Cruzeiro 24 11 6 7 +1 39
6 Bahia 24 9 10 5 +6 37
7 Bragantino 23 10 5 8 +5 35
8 Coritiba 24 9 7 8 -1 34
9 Mineiro 23 9 6 8 +3 33
10 Corinthians 24 8 8 8 +2 32
11 Botafogo 22 8 6 8 +1 30
12 Vitória 24 8 5 11 -12 29
13 São Paulo 23 7 6 10 0 27
14 Santos 23 6 8 9 -3 26
15 Grêmio 23 6 7 10 -7 25
16 Internacional 24 5 10 9 -4 25
17 Mirassol 23 6 6 11 -10 24
18 Clube do Remo 24 5 8 11 -11 23
19 Vasco da Gama 23 5 7 11 -14 22
20 Chapecoense 23 2 8 13 -22 14

Standings & historical results via football-data.org, refreshed daily. Before a new season's opening round this shows the previous season's final table.

Match FAQ

What is the prediction for Flamengo vs Botafogo?+

Our tip is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.76, with a 55% confidence rating.

Who is the favourite for Flamengo vs Botafogo?+

Flamengo are clear favourites at 1.47, an implied probability of about 68%. Botafogo are outsiders at 7.25, around 14%.

What is the draw priced at?+

The draw is available at 4.53 with 1xBet, which implies roughly a 22% chance of the match ending level.

Is there any value in this match?+

No value picks cleared our threshold. The recommended Over 2.5 goals at 1.76 actually shows a negative edge of -4.04%, so there is no clear pricing advantage.

When does the match kick off?+

Flamengo vs Botafogo takes place Sun · 19:00 in the Brasileirão.

⚠️ Our AI model is still learning from match data. All predictions are experimental statistical estimates for information purposes only — not financial advice and not an invitation to bet. Outcomes are never guaranteed. 18+ · Gamble responsibly.