Botafogo vs Flamengo live streaming, team news, probable 11, and match prediction for the 2025 Brasileiro Serie A Rivalry Derby. Find out how and where to watch the match live in the US.
Botafogo vs Flamengo Live Streaming: Botafogo welcome Flamengo to Estadio Nilton Santos on Wednesday in a crunch Rivalry Derby clash in the 2025 Brasileiro Serie A. Botafogo hope to secure a third successive home victory following a 2-0 loss to Internacional, while Flamengo sit second in the standings, a mere three points adrift of Palmeiras, after losing 1-0 to Bahia last time out.
Botafogo's performances at home and away this season have been contrasting. They have remained undefeated in their previous four home league matches but winless on the road for five consecutive away matches. They have let in only a single goal in their previous two home games but scored just once in their previous four away games. Coincidentally, Botafogo are undefeated when they have scored first and have never gained a point when playing away after conceding first.
Flamengo, however, have begun October in poor form, not scoring in their last two Serie A fixtures. In spite of this, they are a strong team to beat away from home, having won their last 10 away league fixtures in which they have scored more than one goal. Flamengo have not lost their last three competitive matches against Botafogo, winning nine of their last 10 away from home.
The match can be streamed live in the United States for US fans on Fanatiz, which provides streaming for the Brasileiro Serie A.
Botafogo might miss Kaio, Alex Telles, and Bastos for knee problems, while Fernando Marcal and Neto are uncertain. Danilo and Nathan Ribeiro are also likely to miss the match owing to hamstring and forearm injuries, respectively.
Flamengo are set to face possible absenteeism with Michael and Saul Niguez being uncertain due to ankle issues, and Erick Pulgar being out due to a broken metatarsal. Suspension will also hit Flamengo, with Danilo and Wallace Yan de Souza Barrato out after receiving red cards in their previous game.
Botafogo: Linck; Vitinho, Bahia, Barboza, Ricardo; Freitas, Allan; Rodriguez, Savarino, Jeffinho; Cabral
Flamengo: Rossi; Emerson, Cleiton, Ortiz, Lucas; Carrascal, Jorginho, de la Cruz, Araujo; Pedro, de Arrascaeta
With Botafogo's good home record and Flamengo's away record against them, this fixture should be close. Flamengo's attacking prowess and past performances against Botafogo make them favorites, however, with Botafogo possibly making use of their home record for the upset. Look for a close game with goals from main strikers Pedro and de Arrascaeta for Flamengo or Cabral for Botafogo.
Disclaimer: The match prediction is based on current form, team news, and statistical trends. Actual outcomes may vary.
