Botafogo and Cienciano face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana season. The game takes place at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos (Engenhão) on Friday, 21/08/2026, at 01:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas vs Club Cienciano del Cusco, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Botafogo comes into the match having played 7 games in the Copa Sudamericana so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.29 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 20 wins, 9 draws, and 16 losses.
Botafogo's attack has scored 67 goals during this period. Out of this total, 16 goals were scored in the Copa Sudamericana, averaging 2.29 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.49.
The offence system of Botafogo is led by Danilo Oliveira as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Álvaro Montoro, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 1.57 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 58 goals conceded in 45 matches, resulting in an average of 1.29.
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On the other hand, Cienciano comes into the match having played 10 games in the Copa Sudamericana so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses.
Cienciano's attack has scored 53 goals during this period. Out of this total, 16 goals were scored in the Copa Sudamericana, averaging 1.6 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.66.
The offence system of Cienciano is led by Alejandro Hohberg González as the top scorer of the season. The peruvian forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Cristian Souza España, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 1.1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 39 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.22.
Head to head: Botafogo vs Cienciano
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Botafogo
South America - Copa Sudamericana
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D W D |
1 |
| Home | D D W W W |
2.2 |
| Away | L L W L W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 67% | 75% |
| Goals | 3.86 | 2.67 | 4.75 |
| Scored | 2.29 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 0.67 | 2.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 67% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 67% | 25% |
|
xG
|
2.03 | 2.16 | 1.93 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 0.96 | 1.62 |
Cienciano
South America - Copa Sudamericana
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W W |
2 |
| Home | D W W W L |
2 |
| Away | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.7 | 3 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 2.5 | 0.25 |
| Conceded | 1.1 | 0.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 0% | 75% |
| 1st to Score | 43% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.88 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 0.94 | 1.58 |
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