Our Botafogo vs Bangu Prediction: 2-1
Botafogo vs Bangu in the Brazil Campeonato Carioca is scheduled for an 00:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 25, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Botafogo vs Bangu prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Botafogo's Last Match – Botafogo vs Volta Redonda
Botafogo will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 Brazil Campeonato Carioca success over Volta Redonda on January 21. In that match, Botafogo recorded 70% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Botafogo | 70% | 0 (6) | 1.04 | 52 |
Volta Redonda | 30% | 0 (2) | 0.53 | 14 |
Bangu's Last Match – Marica RJ vs Bangu
Bangu will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Brazil Campeonato Carioca victory over Marica RJ, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Bangu had 43% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marica RJ | 57% | 0 (4) | - | 74 |
Bangu | 43% | 0 (4) | 0.2 | 45 |
Botafogo vs Bangu Stats
Key Stats
| Botafogo | Bangu | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.34 | Defence Strength | 1.49 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Botafogo are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Bangu average 1.0 scored and 0.4 conceded per game.



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