Botafogo and Racing Club face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana season. The game takes place at Estádio Nilton Santos on Thursday, 07/05/2026, at 01:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas vs Racing Club, 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 3 games in the Copa Sudamericana so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.33 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses.
Botafogo's attack has scored 50 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the Copa Sudamericana, averaging 2.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.56.
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 3 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 41 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.28.
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On the other hand, Racing Club comes into the match having played 3 games in the Copa Sudamericana so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses.
Racing Club's attack has scored 25 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the Copa Sudamericana, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.19.
The offence system of Racing Club is led by Adrián Emmanuel Martínez as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Gabriel Hernán Rojas, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 22 goals conceded in 21 matches, resulting in an average of 1.05.
Head to head: Botafogo vs Racing Club
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Botafogo
South America - Copa Sudamericana
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W D W W |
2 |
| Home | L W D W D |
1.6 |
| Away | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2.5 | 5 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 2 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.12 | 2.58 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 0.7 | 1.92 |
Racing Club
South America - Copa Sudamericana
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D D L |
0.8 |
| Home | D D L L W |
1 |
| Away | D D W L W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 5 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 3 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.88 | 1.92 | 1.86 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.21 | 1.16 |
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