Botafogo vs Cienciano | Prediction | Copa Sudamericana | 21/08

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20 Aug 2026 20:30

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.

APWin predictions for Botafogo vs Cienciano

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.87

1.87

Confidence

78%

Last updated: 16-08-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Botafogo to win the 1st half

While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for Botafogo vs Cienciano, where we have Botafogo to win the first half as our best bet.

Botafogo has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a Botafogo taking an advantage into half-time.

Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for Botafogo vs Cienciano is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with Botafogo and Cienciano in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both Botafogo and Cienciano to score goals.

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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.

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