Botafogo RJ vs Fluminense Prediction & Betting Tips (25 May)

It would be somewhat of an understatement to say that Botafogo RJ have been in impressive form on their own patch of late, with maximum points being collected 18 times out of 20. Fluminense, by way of contrast, have suffered 14 defeats in their previous 21 away matches at this level, with their most recent loss on the road coming in this fixture back this year.

Over the course of their last 19 matches at the top table of the Serie A, Fluminense have been involved in 16 encounters containing three goals or fewer, including a defeat at home to Botafogo RJ. Botafogo RJ, 18 of their most recent 21 top-flight home games have also delivered under 3.5 goals, so more of the same is expected.

When Fluminense come calling in the Serie A, excitement usually follows, with the team both scoring and conceding during the same 91 minutes in 16 of their previous 21 away games. Given that 13 of the most recent 16 Botafogo RJ home matches at this level have followed the same pattern, something similar is expected when the teams go head-to-head.