Flamengo vs Botafogo RJ: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Betiball's prediction for Flamengo vs Botafogo RJ on 18 May 2025 (kick-off: 17:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Flamengo vs Botafogo RJ preview before placing your bet.

Flamengo vs Botafogo RJ: Starting Lineups Time : 18/05/2025 17:30

Flamengo
0 - 0
Finished
Botafogo RJ
89' event Gullermo Varela / Leonardo Rech Ortiz
88' event Michael Richard Delgado De Oliveira / Everton Sousa Soares
81' event Wesley Vinicius
65' event Danilo Luiz da Silva / Nicolas De La Cruz
61' event Olavio Vieira dos Santos Junior / Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos
61' event Matheus Goncalves / Bruno Henrique Pinto
event 90+2' Mateo Ponte / Victor Alexander da Silva,Vitinho
event 90+2' Danilo Barbosa da Silva / Allan Marques Loureiro
event 90+2' Santiago Rodriguez / Marlon Rodrigues de Freitas
event 79' Marlon Rodrigues de Freitas
event 79' Fernando Marcal De Oliveira / David Ricardo Loiola da Silva
event 76' Cuiabano
event 69' Allan Marques Loureiro
event 67' Nathan Ribeiro Fernandes / Rwan Philipe Rodrigues de Souza Cruz
event 18' Victor Alexander da Silva,Vitinho
89' event Gullermo Varela / Leonardo Rech Ortiz
event 90+2' Mateo Ponte / Victor Alexander da Silva,Vitinho
88' event Michael Richard Delgado De Oliveira / Everton Sousa Soares
event 90+2' Danilo Barbosa da Silva / Allan Marques Loureiro
81' event Wesley Vinicius
event 90+2' Santiago Rodriguez / Marlon Rodrigues de Freitas
65' event Danilo Luiz da Silva / Nicolas De La Cruz
event 79' Marlon Rodrigues de Freitas
61' event Olavio Vieira dos Santos Junior / Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos
event 79' Fernando Marcal De Oliveira / David Ricardo Loiola da Silva
61' event Matheus Goncalves / Bruno Henrique Pinto
event 76' Cuiabano
event 69' Allan Marques Loureiro
event 67' Nathan Ribeiro Fernandes / Rwan Philipe Rodrigues de Souza Cruz
event 18' Victor Alexander da Silva,Vitinho
Flamengo Flamengo
Substitutions
#23 Olavio Vieira dos Santos Junior
#13 Danilo Luiz da Silva
#20 Matheus Goncalves
#2 Gullermo Varela
#30 Michael Richard Delgado De Oliveira
#6 Ayrton Ayrton Dantas de Medeiros
#25 Matheus Cunha
#61 Joao Victor
#60 Joao Alves
#19 Lorran Lucas Pereira de Sousa
#64 Wallace Yan
#79 Joshua
Flamengo Flamengo Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
16Shots9
3Shots on Goal2
9Fouls23
7Corner Kick3
23Free kick9
2Offside2
1Yellow card5
40Aerial25
2Save3
4Successful Tackles10
12Interceptions4
44Long pass26
13Shots off goal7
17Head Success15
9Blocked1
6Tackle20
4Dribbles5
18Throw-in19
521Passes358
136Attacks62
59Dangerous attacks29
3Corner Kicks(HT)0
Botafogo RJ Botafogo RJ
Substitutions
#21 Fernando Marcal De Oliveira
#5 Danilo Barbosa da Silva
#4 Mateo Ponte
#23 Santiago Rodriguez
#16 Nathan Ribeiro Fernandes
#24 Leonardo Matias Baiersdorf Linck
#33 Elias Alves
#77 Kauan Lindes
#47 Jefferson Pereira
#18 Kaue Rodrigues Pessanha
#28 Newton
#6 Patrick de Paula
Commentary
90+2' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Mateo Ponte / Victor Alexander da Silva,Vitinho
90+2' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Danilo Barbosa da Silva / Allan Marques Loureiro
90+2' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Santiago Rodriguez / Marlon Rodrigues de Freitas
89' Flamengo — substitution: Gullermo Varela / Leonardo Rech Ortiz
88' Flamengo — substitution: Michael Richard Delgado De Oliveira / Everton Sousa Soares
81' Wesley Vinicius - Flamengo receive a yellow card
79' Marlon Rodrigues de Freitas - Botafogo RJ receive a yellow card
79' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Fernando Marcal De Oliveira / David Ricardo Loiola da Silva
76' Cuiabano - Botafogo RJ receive a yellow card
69' Allan Marques Loureiro - Botafogo RJ receive a yellow card
67' Botafogo RJ — substitution: Nathan Ribeiro Fernandes / Rwan Philipe Rodrigues de Souza Cruz
65' Flamengo — substitution: Danilo Luiz da Silva / Nicolas De La Cruz
61' Flamengo — substitution: Olavio Vieira dos Santos Junior / Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos
61' Flamengo — substitution: Matheus Goncalves / Bruno Henrique Pinto
18' Victor Alexander da Silva,Vitinho - Botafogo RJ receive a yellow card

How We Build the Flamengo vs Botafogo RJ Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Flamengo vs Botafogo RJ on 18 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Flamengo vs Botafogo RJ Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Flamengo's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Botafogo RJ's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Flamengo and Botafogo RJ sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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