Fluminense vs Botafogo Prediction (28.09.2025)

Fluminense exited the Copa Sudamericana tournament after a 1:1 draw with Lanus, which followed their narrow defeat in the first match. Their performance in the league has also been inconsistent – just one win in their last four matches. However, they feel much more confident at home, having recorded four wins and two draws in their last seven matches in front of their fans.

Botafogo also comes from a 1:1 draw, this time against Grêmio. The team has not succeeded in their last three away games, but remains stable in the standings and occupies a spot in the upper part of the table. However, disciplinary issues and red cards in recent matches are a factor that cannot be overlooked. History is on their side, though – Botafogo is unbeaten in nine consecutive encounters against Fluminense and has won the last eight.

This clash is traditionally low-scoring – each of Fluminense's last seven matches ended with under 2.5 goals, and the same happened in four of Botafogo's last five matches. Given the hosts' difficulties in attack and the trend of low-scoring encounters for both teams, my prediction here is "under 2.5 goals."

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