Our Botafogo vs Portuguesa RJ Prediction: 2-1
Botafogo vs Portuguesa RJ in the Brazil Campeonato Carioca is scheduled for an 22:30 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 14, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-1 for the match between Botafogo and Portuguesa RJ.
This Botafogo vs Portuguesa RJ 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 Marica RJ
Botafogo must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 Brazil Campeonato Carioca defeat against Marica RJ on January 11. In that match, Botafogo controlled 71% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Botafogo | 71% | 0 (6) | - | 127 |
Marica RJ | 29% | 0 (2) | - | 35 |
Portuguesa RJ's Last Match – Bangu vs Portuguesa RJ
Portuguesa RJ will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Brazil Campeonato Carioca victory over Bangu, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Portuguesa RJ had 53% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bangu | 47% | 0 (2) | - | 68 |
 Portuguesa RJ | 53% | 0 (2) | - | 75 |
Botafogo vs Portuguesa RJ Stats
Key Stats
| Botafogo | Portuguesa RJ | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Botafogo are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Portuguesa RJ average 1.3 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Botafogo 14-9
Portuguesa RJ 13-11
What are the odds for this match?
Botafogo to win: @2.55
Draw: @3.1
Portuguesa RJ to win: @2.875