Cienciano and Botafogo face each other on Friday 08.14.2026, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a Copa Sudamericana 2026 match. The game will take place at Cienciano's home ground, the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega (El Coloso de Cuatro Torres).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Club Cienciano del Cusco and Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, 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 Cienciano vs Botafogo
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Cienciano preview
Cienciano heads into the match with the following record in the Copa Sudamericana: in 9 matches, Club Cienciano del Cusco secured 3 victories, 3 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.33 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Imperial Ones's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.
Cienciano has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 47 goals, of which 10 were scored in the Copa Sudamericana, resulting in an average of 1.11 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Alejandro Hohberg González, who has found the back of the net 11 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Alejandro Hohberg González has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Cienciano has conceded 10 goals in the Copa Sudamericana (an average of 1.11 per game) and 38 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.27 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Botafogo preview
Botafogo comes into the game with 6 matches played so far in the Copa Sudamericana. They have secured 5 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.67 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 20 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses.
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's attack has been highly effective, scoring 66 goals during this period. Of that total, 15 were netted in the Copa Sudamericana, with an average of 2.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.53.
Fogão's offensive system is led by Danilo Oliveira, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Álvaro Montoro. The forward has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.83 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 51 goals in 43 matches, averaging 1.19 per match.
Head to head: Cienciano vs Botafogo
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Cienciano
South America - Copa Sudamericana
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L L |
1.2 |
| Home | W W L W D |
2 |
| Away | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 60% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.22 | 2.2 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 1.8 | 0.25 |
| Conceded | 1.11 | 0.4 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 40% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 60% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 75% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.66 | 0.95 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 0.99 | 1.58 |
Botafogo
South America - Copa Sudamericana
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D W L |
1.6 |
| Home | D D W W W |
2.2 |
| Away | W L W D W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 83% | 67% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 2.67 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 67% | 33% |
|
xG
|
2.25 | 2.16 | 2.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.06 | 0.96 | 1.16 |
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