**Fluminense** holds the edge in this Serie A clash. They sit inside the top four with **31 points from 18 games**, while **Botafogo** is in mid-table with **22 points from 17 games**, and **Fluminense** has won **two of the last three H2H meetings**.

**Botafogo’s** defense, anchored by **Huguinho** and **A. Barboza**, must contain **Fluminense’s** attack led by **A. Canobbio**. **Fluminense’s** midfield trio, including **PH Ganso**, will look to control possession against **Botafogo’s** **Edenílson**.

For **Botafogo**, midfielder **Edenílson** and attacker **K. Barria** are key to breaking down **Fluminense’s** defense. For **Fluminense**, attacker **A. Canobbio** and midfielder **PH Ganso** provide the creative spark in the final third.

**Botafogo** is without **Allan**, **Kaio Pantaleao**, and **Nathan Fernandes**. **Fluminense** will miss **L. Acosta**, **F. Bernal**, and **Matheus Reis**.