The Brasileirão season has entered the home stretch, with Botafogo clinging to a narrow lead at the top of the table. After 22 games, the Rio de Janeiro side has accumulated 43 points, putting them in the driver’s seat for the league title. However, the chasing pack is closing in fast.
Fortaleza has become a Dark Horse contender, trailing Botafogo by just one point with 42 points from 21 games. Their impressive form has seen them overtake traditional giants like Flamengo, who are in third place with 41 points. However, the Rubro-Negro cannot be counted out, as their star-studded squad possesses the talent to mount a late surge.
Reigning champions Palmeiras and fierce rivals São Paulo are not out of the race just yet either. Both clubs have 38 points, but a couple of slip-ups could leave them well behind the favorites. With the title race finely poised, the upcoming matches take on even greater significance for the contenders.
Now, the best match we can have in this matchday 23 of the Brasileirão will undoubtedly be between Botafogo and Flamengo.
Botafogo vs. Flamengo Betting Odds and Info
| Botafogo 2.456 | Flamengo 2.96 | Draw Offs: 3.24 |
| When? | Sunday, August 18, 5:30 pm ET, 4:30 pm CST, 3:30 pm MT, 2:30 pm PT |
| Where? | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| Where can I watch it? | Premiere, Disney+, Paramount+, and Vix |
Why Bet on Botafogo?
For Botafogo, currently leading the Brasileiro with 43 points, a win would be massive in their quest for the league title. They have been the surprise package this season, defying preseason expectations to top the table at this late stage.
Tactically, Botafogo tends to sit deep and absorb pressure before breaking quickly. Their organized defensive shape has been a platform for success.
While Botafogo leads the table, they have had some ups and downs against top teams. In addition, the team is coming off 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 games played, the most recent being a 2-3 loss to Juventude. However, Botafogo defeated Palmeiras in the first leg of the Round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, with a score of 2-1.
Why Bet on Flamengo?
On the other hand, Flamengo will offer its toughest test so far. The team currently sits in third place in the standings with 41 points and a game in hand on Botafogo. A win for Flamengo would see them overtake their local rivals and climb to the top of the standings.
However, it should also be noted that Fortaleza (2nd in the table), also have one game less than Botafogo, so, Flamengo’s rise to the top will depend on their win and a Fortaleza defeat or draw in this matchday 23.
Flamengo is in relatively good health and could field an unchanged team from its last outing.
Likewise, Flamengo will look to dominate possession and create overloads in wide areas for runners to get past the Botafogo back line. The battle between Flamengo’s talented players and Botafogo’s disciplined defense could decide this crucial clash.
Final Betting Analysis: Botafogo vs. Flamengo
The most important match of Matchday 23 is undoubtedly the Clasico Carioca between Botafogo and Flamengo. These two giants from Rio de Janeiro have one of the most intense rivalries in Brazilian soccer, with decades of history fueling the animosity between them.
In the last 10 matches between these two teams, we have Flamengo completely dominating the series with 7 wins, while Botafogo has managed to add 3 wins.
However, Botafogo beat Flamengo the last time they met, last April 28, 2024, with a score of 2-0.
At Gambyl Exchange, there is a Moneyline that favors Botafogo at 2.456, while Flamengo starts at 2.96.
For this match, we expect a balanced and tight result, so our prediction is a 1-0 win for the locals.
Look for a win for Botafogo. If you put $100 at 2.456, you’ll see a $145.6 win with a total payout of $245.6.
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