
Gazeta Esportiva.com
·14 October 2025
This Wednesday, Botafogo chase their only win over Flamengo in 2025

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·14 October 2025
In a classic match that promises plenty of excitement, Botafogo and Flamengo face off this Wednesday at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Nilton Santos Stadium, for the 28th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Playing at home, the Alvinegro will have their last chance of the season to beat Flamengo, who remain undefeated in the matchup in 2025.
This year, Botafogo and Flamengo have faced each other three times, with two wins for the Rubro-Negro and one draw. One of the matches was for the Supercopa do Brasil trophy, won by Mengão after a 3-1 scoreline.
In the other two encounters in 2025, Flamengo won 1-0 in February in the Campeonato Carioca. Then, in the first round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, the teams drew 0-0.
Photo: Gilvan de Souza / Flamengo
With both teams eliminated from the Copa do Brasil, and Botafogo out of the Copa Libertadores, this Wednesday’s clash will be the last classic of the 2025 season, the last chance, therefore, for a Botafogo victory.
The match is also important in terms of standings. Flamengo is the runner-up in the competition with 55 points from 26 matches, fighting for the top spot in the Brasileirão. Meanwhile, Botafogo, in the G-4 race, sits in fifth place with 43 points from 27 games.
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