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Flamengo welcome Botafogo FR on Sunday, Aug 30 at 5:00 PM in a Serie A fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.
Flamengo come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 2D 1L). Botafogo FR travel drawing too many games (3D in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.
History strongly favours Flamengo here — they've won 7 of 10 previous meetings against Botafogo FR, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Botafogo FR won 0–3.
Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Flamengo clear favorites, but Botafogo FR have shown they can grind out results. Expect Flamengo to take the points, potentially without being at their best.