Botafogo and Fluminense played out a 1-1 draw in Serie A Regular Season matchday 22 on August 9, 2026. The two Brazilian sides met in a tightly contested fixture that produced one goal each. The result leaves both teams with a point from the encounter.
Botafogo took the lead in the first half through Alex Telles, who scored in the 44th minute. The goal gave the home side a narrow advantage heading into the break. Fluminense responded after the restart to level the score.
Ignacio equalized for Fluminense in the 58th minute, finishing off a move set up by K. Serna. The visitors then made several changes to their lineup. K. Serna was substituted off in the 70th minute, while Y. Soteldo and R. Castillo came on in the 79th and 85th minutes respectively.
Both sides received three yellow cards each during the match. Fluminense's Ignacio was booked in the 54th minute, with Nonato and Samuel Xavier following in the 76th and 77th. Botafogo's N. Ferraresi received a caution in the 68th minute, while G. Justino and Marcal were booked late in the game.
Fluminense controlled possession with 59 percent compared to Botafogo's 41 percent. The visitors completed 474 passes to Botafogo's 329. Both teams created two chances each, with Botafogo registering 7 shots on target and Fluminense 4. Botafogo's expected goals total of 1.39 was higher than Fluminense's 1.0, yet the result reflected the balanced nature of the game.
The 1-1 scoreline meant both teams finished with an even goal difference from the match. Botafogo scored one goal and conceded one, while Fluminense mirrored those figures. The draw ensured neither side gained ground over the other in the standings.