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π€΄β¨ Filipe Luis wins his 4th trophy as Flamengo manager β from player to coach, legacy in motion. π§π·π
Legend: Danilo becomes 1st player ever to win 2 Libertadores and 2 UCLs β scored the winner as the captain. π§π·π
β€οΈπ€π Flamengo win the Copa Libertadores, beating rivals Palmeiras! Danilo scores the winner. O MengΓ£o faz histΓ³ria. π§π·β¨
Historic Run: Flamengo reach Copa Libertadores final under Felipe Luis π¦
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BOTAFOGO VS FLAMENGO - BRAZIL: TACA GUANABARA MATCH PREVIEW
BRAZIL: TACA GUANABARA MATCH DETAILS: BOTAFOGO VS FLAMENGO
As Botafogo prepare to host Flamengo on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 21:30, this BRAZIL: Taca Guanabara fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
BOTAFOGO PREVIEW IN BRAZIL: TACA GUANABARA
Botafogo, currently 1st in the standings with 9 points from 6 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 6 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
FLAMENGO PREVIEW IN BRAZIL: TACA GUANABARA
Flamengo, sitting 4th with 7 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 3 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR BOTAFOGO VS FLAMENGO
Recent meetings between Botafogo and Flamengo have favored Flamengo, with Flamengo claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3).
This fixture has generally favored Flamengo in recent years.
In their previous league match against Vasco, Botafogo recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.
Flamengo's last outing came against Sampaio Correa FE, where they secured a 7-1 victory using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Botafogo are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Botafogo and Flamengo 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 BOTAFOGO VS FLAMENGO
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Botafogo's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 22% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Flamengo's games average 3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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