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FLUMINENSE VS BOTAFOGO - BRAZIL: SERIE A MATCH PREVIEW
BRAZIL: SERIE A MATCH DETAILS: FLUMINENSE VS BOTAFOGO
As Fluminense prepare to host Botafogo on February 12, 2026, with kick-off at 23:30, this BRAZIL: Serie A fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
FLUMINENSE PREVIEW IN BRAZIL: SERIE A
Fluminense, currently 6th in the standings with 4 points from 2 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 3 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 draw in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
BOTAFOGO PREVIEW IN BRAZIL: SERIE A
Botafogo, sitting 8th with 3 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 1 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR FLUMINENSE VS BOTAFOGO
Recent meetings between Fluminense and Botafogo have been competitive, with Botafogo claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0).
The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.
In their previous league match against Bahia, Fluminense recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Fabio, Rene, Freytes, Jemmes, Xavier, Martinelli, Nonato, Serna, Acosta, Canobbio, Kennedy. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Botafogo's last outing came against Gremio, where they secured a 3-5 defeat using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Neto, Barboza, Newton, Ponte, Telles, Allan, Danilo, Vitinho, Montoro, Cabral, Rodriguez. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Looking ahead, Fluminense are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Fluminense and Botafogo are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
In their previous league match against Bahia, Fluminense recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Fabio, Rene, Freytes, Jemmes, Xavier, Martinelli, Nonato, Serna, Acosta, Canobbio, Kennedy. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Botafogo's last outing came against Gremio, where they secured a 3-5 defeat using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Neto, Barboza, Newton, Ponte, Telles, Allan, Danilo, Vitinho, Montoro, Cabral, Rodriguez. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Looking ahead, Fluminense are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Fluminense and Botafogo are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR FLUMINENSE VS BOTAFOGO
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Fluminense's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 63% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Botafogo's games average 2.9 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 25% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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