Our Portuguesa RJ vs Botafogo Prediction: 1-2
Portuguesa RJ vs Botafogo in the Brazil Campeonato Carioca is scheduled for an 22:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 15, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Portuguesa RJ vs Botafogo 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
Portuguesa RJ's Last Match – Flamengo vs Portuguesa RJ
Portuguesa RJ should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Brazil Campeonato Carioca draw against Flamengo on January 11.
Botafogo's Last Match – Botafogo vs Fortaleza
Botafogo will seek to keep their streak alive after a 4-2 Brazil Serie A victory over Fortaleza on December 7. In that match, Botafogo had 71% possession and 14 attempts 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 |
Portuguesa RJ vs Botafogo Stats
Key Stats
| Portuguesa RJ | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.71 | Attacking Strength | 1.73 |
| 1.34 | Defence Strength | 0.57 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portuguesa RJ are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Botafogo average 2.1 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Portuguesa RJ 10-8
Botafogo 21-12
What are the odds for this match?
Portuguesa RJ to win: @2.625
Draw: @3.1
Botafogo to win: @2.55
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