Flamengo vs Botafogo Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On May 18, Flamengo are hosting Botafogo in the Serie A of Brazil, with the match kicking off at 21:30 UTC.

As Flamengo and Botafogo meet again, the memory of Flamengo's 1-0 win in their Taca Guanabara encounter from 3 months ago still lingers. Following their win against Corinthians in Serie A last Sunday, Flamengo head into this clash with renewed confidence, bringing their unbeaten streak to five. Lately, their defensive efforts have been solid, with five consecutive clean sheets. Before Botafogo, Flamengo’s schedule includes LDU-Quito and CA Central Cordoba in Copa Libertadores Group Stage, Bahia and Cruzeiro in Serie A and Botafogo PB in National Cup, and how they perform in these games could set the tone for their encounter with Botafogo.

Botafogo, fresh off a series of two wins against Capital TO and Fluminense, approach this match eager to continue their positive form in the same manner. That said, they have struggled to make an impact, failing to score in their last six away outings, a pattern they must change if they hope to succeed. Before Flamengo, their schedule includes Estudiantes de La Plata and Carabobo in Copa Libertadores Group Stage and Internacional and Bahia in Serie A Their performances across these fixtures could leave a significant mark on their readiness to face Flamengo.

This Serie A match offers a platform for Flamengo and Botafogo’s goal-scorers to step up and leave their mark on the contest. Flamengo’s top finisher Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Pedro have played important roles in ensuring their attack, guided by Filipe Luis, remains effective. De Arrascaeta has already scored five goals in Serie A this season, and is also the team’s top assist provider, with three key passes leading to goals so far this term. Flamengo have also relied on Bruno Henrique, Everton and Michael to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Botafogo’s attacking options, crafted under Renato Paiva’s leadership, have been bolstered by Jefferson Savarino, the team’s top scorer, and Igor Jesus, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Savarino leads Botafogo’s scoring charts in Serie A this season with two goals, with Artur topping their assist tally in the competition with two. Mateo Ponte, Vitinho and Patrick de Paula have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Botafogo’s attack.

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Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Flamengo - Botafogo in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.

In their last outing, Flamengo lined up with Agustin Rossi, Ayrton Lucas, Leo Pereira, Leo Ortiz, Wesley Franca, Gerson, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Nicolas De La Cruz, Erick Pulgar, Everton and Pedro.

Botafogo's lineup in their latest match featured John Victor, Cuiabano, Alexander Barboza, Jair Cunha, Vitinho, Jefferson Savarino, Marlon Freitas, Gregore, Igor Jesus, Gonzalo Mastriani and Matheus Martins.

Stats

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Head-to-head

Over six meetings since April 2023, the teams have each had their moments. Both Flamengo and Botafogo have managed three victories. Their latest meeting occurred on February 13, 2025, during the Taca Guanabara of Brazil, with Flamengo winning 1-0. Across these six head-to-head matches, Flamengo have scored eight goals, while Botafogo have netted ten. So far, neither Flamengo nor Botafogo have an edge in their recent head-to-head record.

Flamengo have won four of their six matches in Serie A this season, with two draws and zero defeats, scoring fifteen goals at an average of 2.50 per match and conceding two at a rate of 0.33 per match. Botafogo have won two of their six matches in Serie A this season, with two draws and two defeats, scoring six goals, averaging 1.00 per match, while conceding four, an average of 0.67 per match.

Recent Form

Flamengo are coming off a win in their last match against Corinthians, while Botafogo are on a two-game winning streak, having won Capital TO and Fluminense in their last two matches. Overall, Flamengo have won fourteen of their last twenty matches, losing one and drawing five, while over their most recent twenty games, Botafogo have claimed seven victories, suffered ten defeats, and drawn three times.

Live Standings

As always, Brazil Serie A's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Flamengo occupy 1st spot with fourteen points in six matches, while Botafogo occupy 8th spot with eight points in six matches.

Video Highlights

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