Fluminense vs. Botafogo Betting Odds and Free Pick

No need to look at the positions in the table, this weekend we have a key match in the Brasileirão when Fluminense hosts Botafogo on the 27th date.

The Flu is fighting to avoid relegation, so despite being in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores, they need to win.

O Fogo is also alive in the continental tournament, but in the league, it leads by three points, so victory is also a must.

Fluminense vs. Botafogo Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Fluminense?

Fluminense is the current champion of the Copa Libertadores and runner-up in the FIFA Club World Cup, so it is hard to understand that at this stage of the championship, they are fighting not to be relegated in the Brasileirão.

They have 27 points after seven wins, six draws, and 12 defeats, scoring 21 goals and conceding 28. They are the team that has scored the fewest goals in the whole tournament despite having the last Golden Boot of America, Germán Cano.

They are in 16th position, only two points above Vitória, which is in relegation. One of the big problems of this team is that they have not been able to turn the Maracanã into a fortress. They have won on four occasions, but have drawn on five and lost on three others. However, they have a five-game unbeaten streak in this condition, winning three against rivals such as São Paulo and Palmeiras.

In their last game, they were surprised and lost to Juventude (2-1), one of their rivals in this fight. Likewise, the Tricolor is in the middle of the series with Atlético Mineiro for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores, where they already won the first leg by 1-0.

Thiago Silva was out injured in the last game, while Thiago Santos is suspended. So, coach Mano Menezes will be without his starting pair of central defenders. However, we must wait to see if the former Chelsea player can play.

Why Bet on Botafogo?

Just like last year, Botafogo is fighting for the Brasileirão. However, this time it was not as overwhelming as in 2023, but neither has it collapsed as it did on that occasion.

With 53 points they are in first place, just three points ahead of Palmeiras and four of surprising Fortaleza. They have 16 wins, five draws and five defeats. With 45 goals they are the team that has scored the most, although they do not have a great goal scorer. Their goals have been distributed among the whole team, so much so that the one who has the most is midfielder Luiz Henrique.

They come into this game with an undefeated record of four games, winning three times. Like their rival, they are in the middle of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinal series, facing São Paulo, with whom they drew goalless at home.

The Fogão is the best away team in the tournament with six wins, four draws, and three defeats.

They have several injured players, among them, Junior Santos, Eduardo, and Jeffinho.

Final Betting Analysis: Fluminense vs. Botafogo

The previous time they met was on June 11 this year and Botafogo won 1-0, while the last time they met at the Maracanã, the victory also went to the Fogão by 0-2. Counting the Carioca Tournament, that’s five consecutive victories for Botafogo and six without defeat.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Botafogo as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 2.41, while Fluminense has 3.07, and the draw is at 3.22.

It will be a great match between two Carioca teams that have very different realities and needs. However, taking into account the casualties they have and the fact that they may reserve some players thinking about the Copa Libertadores, we believe that it will cause a very balanced game. Still, Botagofo may have the slight edge, so we’ll go for a 1-2.

Go for a win for Botafogo. If you bet $100 at 2.41 you will gain $141 for a total payout of $241.

Fluminense vs. Botafogo Betting Pick: Botafogo