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For the second time in history, Flamengo and Botafogo will face each other in Juiz de Fora.

The only previous match between the two ended 0-0 in 1997; find out everything about this Saturday's game.

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Flamengo has another derby ahead in the fifth round of the Campeonato Carioca. After the 1-1 draw with Vasco, Muricy Ramalho's team will face Botafogo, this Saturday (2), at 16pm. It will be the second time in history, after 19 years, that the teams meet in Juiz de Fora. The match will be at the Mário Helênio stadium.

How to watch: tickets and streaming
Tickets are for sale onlineTickets are available at points of sale in Minas Gerais and at Flamengo's headquarters in Gávea, UNTIL THE DAY BEFORE the match. On the day of the game, sales will only be available at the Mário Helênio stadium. For this game, season ticket holders of both clubs pay half the ticket price. To take advantage of this offer, season ticket holders must bring photo identification and their membership card. Click here to learn more about the sale.

Those unable to attend the stadium can watch the game live on the Premiere channel. Season ticket holders receive a discount on their SKY cable TV subscription. Click here, sign up and don't miss any Mengão game!

Fan club members can use the program's discounts to stock their fridges with products from Movimento Pelo Futebol Melhor partners and get ready to cheer without hunger or thirst! If you're not already a member, member-fan, it's time to come play together: click here and join or call 4007-1981.

Coverage in Mengão's official media
Like the Flamengo's Facebook pagefollow the club on Twitter and keep an eye on Instagram To follow our live broadcast, you can participate using the hashtag #BOTxFLA, posting your comments and photos of the match. FlaTV also brings exclusive content from the beloved club to the Nation, with special angles of the goals and behind-the-scenes images. Click here and subscribe to our channel, free, with one click.

History
In the Carioca Championship, Flamengo and Botafogo have faced each other in 226 matches, with 84 wins for Flamengo and 66 draws. This is only the second time in history that the teams have met in Juiz de Fora. In the first and only game, on June 15, 1997, the teams drew 0-0 in a friendly match played at the Mário Helênio stadium, for the Taça Cidade de Juiz de Fora.

Since 2000, Botafogo and Flamengo have faced each other 62 times, with Flamengo holding the advantage. Flamengo has won 20 times, Botafogo 16, and there have been 26 draws, with Flamengo scoring 84 goals and conceding 77. The teams are replaying one of the quarter-finals of the 2013 Copa do Brasil, which Flamengo ultimately won. On that occasion, Flamengo prevailed after a 1-1 draw in the first leg and a 4-0 victory in the second. Relive the goals:

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