Botafogo and Boavista-RJ face each other on Saturday 02.28.2026, at 22:30 (UK Time), in a A1 Carioca 2026 match. The game will take place at Botafogo's home ground, the Estádio Nilton Santos.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas and Boavista Sport Club, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas vs Boavista Sport Club
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Botafogo preview
Botafogo heads into the match with the following record in the A1 Carioca: in 8 matches, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas secured 4 victories, 0 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Fogão's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
Botafogo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 16 goals, of which 9 were scored in the A1 Carioca, resulting in an average of 1.13 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Danilo Oliveira, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Álvaro Montoro has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Botafogo has conceded 7 goals in the A1 Carioca (an average of 0.88 per game) and 14 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.17 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Boavista-RJ preview
Boavista-RJ comes into the game with 8 matches played so far in the A1 Carioca. They have secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 2 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses.
Boavista Sport Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 9 goals during this period. Of that total, 7 were netted in the A1 Carioca, with an average of 0.88 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.
Big Green of Saquarema's offensive system is led by Isael da Silva Barbosa, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Isael da Silva Barbosa. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 1.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 15 goals in 9 matches, averaging 1.67 per match.
Head to head: Botafogo vs Boavista-RJ
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Botafogo
Brazil - Carioca 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L L W |
1.5 |
| Home | L L W W |
1.5 |
| Away | W L L W |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.75 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.13 | 1 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.75 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 63% | 50% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.5 | 0.86 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.18 | 1.65 |
Boavista-RJ
Brazil - Carioca 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D D L |
1 |
| Home | L L W W |
1.5 |
| Away | L D D L |
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.38 | 2.75 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.88 | 1 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.75 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 25% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 63% | 25% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.24 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 1.19 | 1.22 |
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