Botafogo will face Flamengo this Saturday at Estádio Nilton Santos. The Campeonato Brasileiro match comes after a break of more than a month for Botafogo. The home side are currently in the relegation zone.
Botafogo Seek to Overcome Disappointing Form
Botafogo have had two games postponed. This has resulted in them dropping down the table, with three points from three games. Botafogo fans are hoping for a reaction, and the debut of new signings.
Ferraresi, Cristian Medina, and Júnior Santos are all available. The first two have a good chance of starting.
Martín Anselmi is expected to make a change in goal. Raul is likely to replace Léo Linck. Arthur Cabral may also feature in the starting eleven. Botafogo need to react.
Allan and Martín Anselmi are both on two yellow cards. Another booking in this match would rule them out of the game against Palmeiras on Wednesday.
Flamengo Aim to Build on Recent Success
After a poor start to the season, Flamengo have changed their manager. Leonardo Jardim has taken charge. The team won the Carioca title on penalties last weekend and beat Cruzeiro on Wednesday.
Saúl is out with an ankle injury. Bruno Henrique is suffering from pubalgia. De La Cruz will be rested due to the synthetic pitch.
Predicted Lineups
Botafogo: Raul; Ferraresi, Bastos, Alexander Barboza; Vitinho, Newton (Allan), Danilo, Alex Telles; Álvaro Montoro (Cristian Medina), Matheus Martins, Arthur Cabral (Jordan Barrera).
Flamengo: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz (Vitão), Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Jorginho, Arrascaeta; Carrascal (Lucas Paquetá), Samuel Lino (Everton Cebolinha), Pedro (Wallace Yan).
Match Details and How to Watch
- The match will be played at Estádio Nilton Santos.
- Kick-off is at 20:30 on 14/3/2026.
- Anderson Daronco will be the referee.
- The match will be broadcast exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
Tickets are available online and at the Nilton Santos stadium. Prices range from R$40 to R$120.
The match will be commentated by Rômulo Mendonça, with Rafael Oliveira and Nadine Basttos providing analysis. Mauro Naves, André Hernan and Rafael Morientes will be reporting. Rafael and Léo Moura will make special appearances.
Tickets are available at botafogo.com.br/ingresso and at the West ticket office of Nilton Santos, from 11am to 9pm.
Botafogo are under pressure, having been eliminated early from the Libertadores and finding themselves in the relegation zone. They will face Flamengo this Saturday.