Independiente Petrolero and Botafogo face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana season. The game takes place at Estadio Olímpico Patria on Thursday, 21/05/2026, at 01:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Independiente Petrolero vs Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, 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 Independiente Petrolero vs Botafogo
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Over 3.5 Goals
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Independiente Petrolero comes into the match having played 5 games in the Copa Sudamericana so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 0.2 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.
Independiente Petrolero's attack has scored 14 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Copa Sudamericana, averaging 0.6 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.17.
The offence system of Independiente Petrolero is led by Willie Hortencio Barbosa as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Juan Roberto Villavicencio Rosso, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 20 goals conceded in 12 matches, resulting in an average of 1.67.
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On the other hand, Botafogo comes into the match having played 4 games in the Copa Sudamericana so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 6 draws, and 13 losses.
Botafogo's attack has scored 54 goals during this period. Out of this total, 9 goals were scored in the Copa Sudamericana, averaging 2.25 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.54.
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 4 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 45 goals conceded in 35 matches, resulting in an average of 1.29.
Head to head: Independiente Petrolero vs Botafogo
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Independiente Petrolero
South America - Copa Sudamericana
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L D L |
1 |
| Home | W D L W L |
1.4 |
| Away | D L W L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.6 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.68 | 0.73 |
|
xGA
|
2.02 | 1.81 | 2.34 |
Botafogo
South America - Copa Sudamericana
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W L |
1.4 |
| Home | W W L W D |
2 |
| Away | L D W W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 67% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 2.67 | 5 |
| Scored | 2.25 | 2 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.67 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 67% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 67% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.92 | 2.16 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 0.96 | 1.92 |
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