Sampaio Correa RJ vs Botafogo Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Sampaio Correa RJ vs Botafogo Prediction: 1-2

Sampaio Correa RJ vs Botafogo in the Brazil Campeonato Carioca is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 18, 2026. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.

This Sampaio Correa 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

Sampaio Correa RJ's Last Match – Sampaio Correa RJ vs Araruama FC

Sampaio Correa RJ will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-3 Brazil Copa Rio defeat at the hands of Araruama FC on August 20. In that match, Sampaio Correa RJ saw 50% of the ball and 3 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Sampaio Correa RJ	50%	0 (3)	-	62
Araruama FC	50%	0 (5)	-	77

Botafogo's Last Match – Botafogo vs Fortaleza

Botafogo will aim to maintain their momentum following a 4-2 Brazil Serie A triumph against Fortaleza on December 7. In that match, Botafogo recorded 71% possession, attempting 14 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Botafogo	71%	14 (6)	1.72	58
Fortaleza	29%	9 (4)	1.03	27

Sampaio Correa RJ vs Botafogo Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Sampaio Correa RJ are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Botafogo average 2.1 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.

Sampaio Correa RJ Fixtures

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