Independiente Petrolero and Botafogo face each other on Thursday 05.21.2026, at 01:00 (UK Time), in a Copa Sudamericana 2026 match. The game will take place at Independiente Petrolero's home ground, the Estadio Olímpico Patria.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Club Independiente Petrolero 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 Independiente Petrolero vs Botafogo
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Over 3.5 Goals
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Independiente Petrolero preview
Independiente Petrolero heads into the match with the following record in the Copa Sudamericana: in 5 matches, Club Independiente Petrolero secured 0 victories, 1 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 0.2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Matador's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.
Independiente Petrolero has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 14 goals, of which 3 were scored in the Copa Sudamericana, resulting in an average of 0.6 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Willie Hortencio Barbosa, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Juan Roberto Villavicencio Rosso has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Independiente Petrolero has conceded 10 goals in the Copa Sudamericana (an average of 2 per game) and 20 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.67 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Botafogo preview
Botafogo comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the Copa Sudamericana. They have secured 3 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.5 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 6 draws, and 13 losses.
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas's attack has been highly effective, scoring 54 goals during this period. Of that total, 9 were netted in the Copa Sudamericana, with an average of 2.25 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.54.
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 midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 45 goals in 35 matches, averaging 1.29 per match.
Head to head: Independiente Petrolero vs Botafogo
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
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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