This Sunday morning (4) will be a classic Rio de Janeiro match in the Brazilian Championship. At 11 am, Flamengo and Botafogo will face each other at the Raulino de Oliveira stadium, in Volta Redonda, for the fourth round of the competition.
After the 1-1 draw against Atlético-PR at Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Flamengo returned to Rio de Janeiro and had a full week of training. Zé Ricardo also confirmed the return of Éverton and Diego for the match against Botafogo.
Flamengo is currently in tenth place in the Brazilian Championship. In three rounds, Flamengo has earned five points, with one win and two draws.
Retrospect
In their last encounter, valid for the semi-final of the 2017 Campeonato Carioca, Flamengo defeated Botafogo 2-1 at the Maracanã. Both of Flamengo's goals were scored by Paolo Guerrero.
The rivalry has a 105-year history, having been first played in 1913. Since then, there have been 355 matches, and Flamengo holds the advantage in the head-to-head record. They have 125 wins, 121 draws, and 109 losses. Flamengo has also scored more goals: 546 against 510 conceded.
Undefeated against state rivals in 2017, Flamengo will play its tenth derby of the season. In total, they have five wins and four draws. Against Botafogo, they have two positive results, both by 2-1.
This will be the second match between the teams in Volta Redonda. In the first, played in 2005, Flamengo emerged victorious with a score of 3-1.
In their last encounter, valid for the semi-final of the 2017 Campeonato Carioca, Flamengo defeated Botafogo 2-1 at the Maracanã. Both of Flamengo's goals were scored by Paolo Guerrero.
Tickets
TV broadcast
Season ticket holders have priority in purchasing tickets, exclusive online sales, and discounts.
Green section of the stands
Green section of the stands
- Season ticket holder: R$ 50,00 (R$ 25,00 half-price)
- General Public and Junior Nation: R$ 100,00 (R$ 50,00 half-price)
Orange section of the stands
- Season ticket holder: R$ 50,00 (R$ 25,00 half-price)
- General Public and Junior Nation: R$ 100,00 (R$ 50,00 half-price)
White section of the stands
- Season ticket holder: R$ 60,00 (R$ 30,00 half-price)
- General Public and Junior Nation: R$ 120,00 (R$ 60,00 half-price)
More information: flamengo.com.br/ingresso
TV broadcast
Flamengo fans will be able to watch the match exclusively on Premiere.
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