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 Fortaleza
Botafogo will look to carry forward their winning form after a 4-2 Brazil Serie A success over Fortaleza on December 7. In that match, Botafogo recorded 71% possession, firing 14 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Botafogo | 71% | 14 (6) | 1.72 | 58 |
 Fortaleza | 29% | 9 (4) | 1.03 | 27 |
Bangu's Last Match – Portuguesa RJ vs Bangu
Bangu should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 Brazil Copa Rio draw against Portuguesa RJ on August 30. In that match, Bangu had 38% possession and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portuguesa RJ | 62% | 0 (3) | - | 92 |
 Bangu | 38% | 0 (1) | - | 28 |
Botafogo vs Bangu Stats
Key Stats
| Botafogo | Bangu | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.34 | Defence Strength | 1.49 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 9/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 1/10 |
| 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 0.9 scored and 0.1 conceded per game.
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