It’s derby night at Nilton Santos this Wednesday (15).

Botafogo and Flamengo face off starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

Match valid for the 28th round of the 2025 Brasileirão.

And extremely important for both.

Standings situation 📊

O Glorioso are currently fifth, with 43 points from 27 games.

They’re looking to regain consistency with a focus on the top four.

Their home record is seven wins, four draws and two losses.

Rubro-Negro have 55 from 26 matches, sitting in second place.

They’re also trying to bounce back after winning only two of their last six league games.

Winning is vital before the clash against leaders Palmeiras.

They have seven wins, two draws and three losses away from home.

Botafogo ⭐

Davide Ancelotti will be without Newton, who is suspended. Kaio Pantaleão is recovering from a left knee injury and Vitinho didn’t return in time after playing for the Brazil national team.

Danilo remains out due to a left thigh injury and Montoro suffered a shoulder fracture while playing for Argentina at the U-20 World Cup.

Alex Telles hasn’t recovered from knee pain.

The Italian coach has only two defensive midfielders available.

The back line will have Marçal alongside Barboza.

O GLORIOSO TÁ ESCALADO PARA O CLÁSSICO! 💪🏾🔥 #VamosBOTAFOGO

Apresentado por @vbet_brasilpic.twitter.com/iraHGAEvf4

— Botafogo F.R. (@Botafogo) October 15, 2025

Mateo Ponte, Marlon Freitas, David Ricardo and Barboza are one booking away from suspension and could miss the Ceará match.

Flamengo ⚫🔴

Danilo and Wallace Yan are suspended.

Filipe Luís has also lost Saúl, who is recovering from pain in his left heel.

De la Cruz is out due to the synthetic pitch and Allan is dealing with plantar fasciitis.

But Pulgar returns, recovered from foot surgery. He starts on the bench.

Evertton Araújo starts. Emerson Royal is the starting right-back.

NOSSO TIME É A GENTE EM CAMPO! Confira a escalação do Mengão para enfrentar o Botafogo, pelo @brasileirao! #BOTxFLA#StartingXIpic.twitter.com/bKwdXKxsTD

— Flamengo (@Flamengo) October 15, 2025

Jorginho, Arrascaeta, Pulgar and Carrascal are one booking away and could miss the game against Palmeiras.

Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

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