Sampaio Corrêa-RJ and Botafogo face each other on Sunday 01.18.2026, at 23:30 (UK Time), in a A1 Carioca 2026 match. The game will take place at Sampaio Corrêa-RJ's home ground, the Estádio Lourival Gomes de Almeida.
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Sampaio Corrêa-RJ preview
Sampaio Corrêa-RJ heads into the match with the following record in the A1 Carioca: in 1 matches, Sampaio Corrêa Futebol e Esporte secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Sampaio Corrêa-RJ's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 0 victories so far.
Sampaio Corrêa-RJ has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 1 goals, of which 1 were scored in the A1 Carioca, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Elias Constantino Pereira Filho, who has found the back of the net 1 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. José Carlos Miranda has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Sampaio Corrêa-RJ has conceded 3 goals in the A1 Carioca (an average of 3 per game) and 3 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 3 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Botafogo preview
Botafogo comes into the game with 1 matches played so far in the A1 Carioca. They have secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.
Botafogo's attack has been highly effective, scoring 2 goals during this period. Of that total, 2 were netted in the A1 Carioca, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.
Botafogo's offensive system is led by Lucas Camilo Azevedo da Silva, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 1 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Kauan Almeida Toledo. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 0 goals in 1 matches, averaging 0 per match.
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