Flamengo hold the edge over Botafogo in Carioca quarter-finals, here’s why | OneFootball

What is Flamengo’s advantage over Botafogo?

Flamengo begins preparations for the match against Botafogo this Thursday (12th), at the Ninho do Urubu training center. Because of this, the Most Beloved will have a big advantage over their rival in the quarterfinals of the Carioca: more training time.

This is because Flamengo has training sessions scheduled for this Thursday (12th), Friday (13th), and Saturday (14th) at the Ninho do Urubu. Botafogo, however, will only start focusing on the Most Beloved this Friday (13th). In other words, the Rubro-Negro will have one more day of preparation for the classic.

Why will Botafogo have less training time?

Botafogo will take the field this Thursday (12th) for the Brazilian Championship. The Alvinegro will face Fluminense at Maracanã, in the third round of the tournament. Meanwhile, Flamengo is preparing for the classic on Sunday (15th).

Are the quarterfinals a single match?

Yes! The quarterfinals will be decided in a single match and there will be no advantage. Therefore, if the game ends in a draw, the qualification will be decided by penalties. The match will be held at Engenhão, since Botafogo had a better campaign than Flamengo in the first phase.

What time is the Flamengo vs Botafogo game?

The match between Flamengo and Botafogo is scheduled for Sunday (15th), at 5:30 pm (Brasília time), for the quarterfinals of the Carioca. The match will be broadcast on Rede Globo, on free-to-air TV, and on Premiere, via pay-per-view.

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