Game Information

Sunday, April 27, 2025 – 01:00 (GMT)

This is the latest edition of the Clássico Vovô, one of Brazil’s oldest derbies. The last meeting between the sides came in the Campeonato Carioca, where Botafogo enjoyed a 2-1 win.

Botafogo
Botafogo come into this match in terrible form. Across 2025, they’ve played 22 times—winning six, drawing three, and losing 13. The defending champions are desperate to turn things around.

Last week was another disappointing one. First, they suffered a 1-0 loss away to Atlético Mineiro. Then on Wednesday evening in the Copa Libertadores, they were beaten by Estudiantes of Argentina—goalkeeper John misjudged the bounce of the ball, leading to the decisive goal. Fogo are now winless in their last four outings and looking for a spark.

Fluminense
It’s been a complete contrast for Fluminense, who are unbeaten in their last seven matches, winning five and drawing two. Both of those draws came last week.

First, they had a frustrating 1-1 result at home against Vitória in the Brasileirão. Germán Cano opened the scoring for Flu, but Lucas Braga equalised right at the death to steal a point. Then in midweek Libertadores action, it looked like they were heading for defeat after conceding in the 83rd minute—but Nonato stepped up in stoppage time to rescue a valuable point on the road.

With Botafogo struggling, Fluminense will look to take full advantage and keep their momentum going.

Prediction – Botafogo RJ 1-1 Fluminense