Flamengo vs Botafogo-PB prediction and betting tips on May 22 2025
Game Prediction
In the 1/16 finals of the Brazil Cup on May 22, 2025, the second leg between Flamengo and Botafogo-PB will take place. The visitors must win against the favorite on his home ground.
Our Prediction for Flamengo vs Botafogo-PB
The Rio de Janeiro giants earned only 70 points in last season’s Brasileirão, which was enough to just close the top three in the final standings. However, they managed to win the cup, and after New Year, the country’s Super Cup as well. Their opponents from Paraíba were fighting for a return to Serie B, but finished fifth in the third division, which wasn’t enough for promotion.
Now, under Felipe Luis, Flamengo have won the state championship, defeating Fluminense away in the final. They’ve also started strongly in Serie A, though lately have dropped points in away matches. Against last year's champions Botafogo, they secured a goalless draw. In the Copa Libertadores, after opening with Deportivo Táchira, the Brazilians were limited to draws. However, in the last round against LDU Quito at home, they managed a 2-0 win. Antonio Carlos Zago’s side struggled for wins in the third Brazilian division after starting with a 3-0 against Confiança. They managed at least a 1-1 draw with Maringá last round.
However, the club did make it through two rounds in the cup. They eliminated Portuguesa on penalties after a 1-1 draw away, and then cruised to a 4-0 win over Concordia. That set up a match against Flamengo. But the giant, just starting their season, grabbed an away win with a goal in the 85th minute.
Flamengo vs Botafogo-PB: Key Statistics and Trends
- Flamengo have won two of their last three matches
- On average, Flamengo score 1.89 goals and concede 0.44 goals per match
- 33% of Flamengo’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.33 goals per match
- Botafogo-PB have lost three of their last four games
Flamengo vs Botafogo-PB: Possible Starting Lineups
Flamengo (probable lineup): Matheus Cunha Queiroz – Ayrton, Danilo, Victor, Varela – Allan, Everton Araujo, Michael Richard, Plata, Luiz Araujo – Bruno Henrique
Botafogo-PB (probable lineup): Michael – Evandro, Renier, da Silva de Souza, Pontes Pereira – Pelezinho, Joao Pebro Iseppe, Gama Ramos, Santos da Silva, Gabriel – Henrique Dourado
Previous Matches: Flamengo vs Botafogo-PB
At the beginning of May, the clubs played their first head-to-head encounter.
Free Prediction for Flamengo vs Botafogo-PB
The giants play at home against a weak, out-of-form team. We are betting on them to win with a “-2 goals” handicap (odds – 1.6).
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team’s position in the Brazil Cup standings.