

Flamengo host local rivals Botafogo at the Maracanã, looking to close the gap on Serie A leaders Palmeiras. With the visitors struggling for defensive consistency on the road, the title challengers hold a firm upper hand in this classic Rio de Janeiro derby.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 57 | |
| 2 | 27 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 56 | |
| 13 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 | |
| 14 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 32 | |
| 15 | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 29 | |
Flamengo faced Botafogo on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro in the Serie A (Regular Season - 25). The match finished Flamengo 3 — 0 Botafogo.
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Flamengo vs Botafogo kicks off on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 19:00 in the Serie A at Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro.
The match is played at Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
This fixture is part of the Serie A — Regular Season - 25, 2026 season.
The match ended Flamengo 3 — 0 Botafogo.