Botafogo 1 - 1 FT Fluminense
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vs
Venezia
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⚡ Form
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
44' Alex Telles
HT
Ignacio 54'
Ignacio (K. Serna) 58'
59' ↓ L. M. Villalba Jaume ↑Matheus Martins
59' ↓ Kauan Toledo ↑J. Barrera
68' N. Ferraresi
70' ↓ Alex Telles ↑Paulinho
↓ K. Serna ↑A. Canobbio 70'
↓ PH Ganso ↑Hercules 70'
Nonato 76'
Samuel Xavier 77'
↓ Y. Soteldo ↑L. Acosta 79'
↓ Nonato ↑J. Savarino 79'
85' ↓ A. Montoro ↑Danilo Pereira
↓ R. Castillo ↑Hulk 85'
85' ↓ J. Barrera ↑L. E. Jales do Nascimento
90'+2 G. Justino
90'+4 Marcal
90'+5 Marcal
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Botafogo
Goalkeepers
Warleson 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Vitinho 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Gabriel Justino 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nahuel Ferraresi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Telles 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Midfielders
Cristian Medina 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Danilo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Lucas Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Álvaro Montoro
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Kauan Toledo
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Arthur Cabral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Gabriel Batista 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Monzon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Ponte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulo Victor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marçal 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
0
Fouls
0
Rating
Jordán Barrera
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
85
Entry
Edenílson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Domingos Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kadir Barría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Martins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Emanuel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fluminense
Goalkeepers
Fábio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Samuel Xavier
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Ignacio
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jemmes 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Renê
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Otávio 
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
57
Passes
8
Duels
Nonato
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Yeferson Soteldo
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Ganso
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Kevin Serna 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Forwards
Rodrigo Castillo
MAGNET
40
Activity
40
Activity
28
Passes
12
Duels
BENCH
Marcelo Pitaluga
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Guga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Arana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Rabello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hércules
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luciano Acosta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jefferson Savarino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Canobbio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hulk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Germán Cano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 | Fluminense | 1 - 0 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estádio do Maracanã |
| 02/01/2026 | Botafogo | 0 - 1 | Fluminense | Carioca - 1 | Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos |
| 09/28/2025 | Fluminense | 2 - 0 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estádio do Maracanã |
| 04/27/2025 | Botafogo | 2 - 0 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos |
| 01/30/2025 | Botafogo | 2 - 1 | Fluminense | Carioca - 1 | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 09/21/2024 | Fluminense | 0 - 1 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 06/11/2024 | Botafogo | 1 - 0 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 03/03/2024 | Fluminense | 2 - 4 | Botafogo | Carioca - 1 | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 10/08/2023 | Fluminense | 0 - 2 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 05/20/2023 | Botafogo | 1 - 0 | Fluminense | Serie A | Estádio Nilton Santos |
02/12/2026
02/01/2026
09/28/2025
04/27/2025
01/30/2025
09/21/2024
06/11/2024
03/03/2024
10/08/2023
05/20/2023
Botafogo Win
Fluminense Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +22
P: 22 GD: +11
P: 20 GD: +19
P: 22 GD: +5
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: +2
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: 0
P: 21 GD: +1
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 21 GD: -3
P: 22 GD: -4
P: 21 GD: -6
P: 21 GD: -6
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 22 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +32
P: 28 GD: +26
P: 28 GD: +11
P: 29 GD: +4
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +5
P: 28 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 29 GD: +1
P: 29 GD: -1
P: 29 GD: -10
P: 29 GD: -5
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 29 GD: -9
P: 29 GD: -4
P: 29 GD: -5
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -15
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Botafogo
Fluminense
Botafogo
Fluminense
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Rio Rivals Grind Out Tense Derby Stalemate
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. A frantic clash defined by a sheer barrage of shots and a costly red card leaves both sides locked in a frustrating deadlock.
The Opening Act
The Intensity was palpable straight from kickoff at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos, turning derby day into an immediate firefight. Botafogo embraced their counter-attacking role, conceding possession but pushing numbers forward with absolute venom. A combined 32 shots peppered the targets over the ninety minutes, showcasing two teams desperate for local pride. The hard-fought breakthrough finally arrived in the 44th minute when Alex Telles fired home, sending the home crowd into raptures just before the halftime whistle gave everyone a chance to breathe.
The Pivot
Trailing by a goal, Fluminense emerged from the tunnel with renewed tactical discipline, eventually dominating possession at 60 percent. The Balance of power shifted dramatically as the visitors applied relentless pressure in the attacking third. Their methodical approach paid dividends in the 58th minute. K. Serna carved open the defensive line, threading a ball perfectly to Ignácio, who ruthlessly levelled the score. It was a period defined by sheer goalkeeper heroics, as both stoppers combined for a massive nine saves to keep the match on a knife's edge.
Resolution
The closing stages saw the Stakes climb higher when the hosts were reduced to ten men following a straight red card. Midfield maestro Álvaro Montoro had orchestrated play brilliantly earlier, but the dismissal forced his side into a pure survival block. Heavy set-piece pressure followed, resulting in a staggering 14 corners, yet the defensive lines held firm. The final whistle cemented a 1-1 draw, a result that merely extends the visitors' remarkable streak of consecutive stalemates while keeping both squads firmly entrenched in the continental qualification spots.
Key Questions
What made Ignácio the Man of the Match?
The commanding defender blended defensive solidity with a crucial attacking threat, securing a stellar 8.9 rating by scoring the vital equalizer in the 58th minute.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Top Four Ambitions Collide in Rio Derby
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. A classic local rivalry takes on monumental importance as both sides desperately hunt down continental qualification spots.
The Setup
The Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos hosts a crunch match that could reshape the upper echelons of the league table. Fluminense travel across town desperately clinging to fourth place, hindered by a dreadful Form rating that exposes a five-match winless streak (DDDDL). Botafogo sit just five points behind in seventh. While the data suggests a modest Stakes metric, local pride demands absolute commitment from both squads. Expect an attacking spectacle; a combined 3.1 expected goals output and a high Stars rating highlight the sheer quality on display, orchestrated by world-class midfield talent like Danilo Santos.
Key Battle
The contest will be decided when Botafogo's attacking spark Jordan Barrera runs directly at Fluminense defensive enforcer Ignácio. With the match probabilities showing near-perfect Balance—a mere 1.4% gap separating the sides—this individual duel in the final third will undoubtedly dictate which half of Rio claims the bragging rights.
Our Prediction
We back the hosts to capitalize on the visitors' dismal recent league run. A 2-1 victory for Botafogo looks likely, secured by a late surge against a fragile tricolor defense that struggles to close out games.