Copa Sudamericana· Round of 16· Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos
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Botafogo vs Cienciano Prediction & Betting Tips
Friday, 21 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Botafogo vs Cienciano tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Botafogo +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 83% | 1.20 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Cienciano +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 74% | 1.34 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 71% | 1.40 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 71% | 1.42 | - |
| 1XBotafogo or Draw | 70% | 1.44 | - |
| X2Cienciano or Draw | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 51% | 1.98 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 49% | 2.02 | - |
| 1Botafogo to win | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| XDraw | 32% | 3.14 | - |
| 2Cienciano to win | 30% | 3.29 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 29% | 3.41 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 29% | 3.50 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Botafogo -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 26% | 3.91 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Cienciano -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 17% | 6.04 | - |
Botafogo vs Cienciano preview & analysis
Match preview
Botafogo host Cienciano in the Copa Sudamericana (Round of 16) at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos on Friday, 21 August 2026, with kick-off at 00:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 1 meeting between these sides, Botafogo have won 0, Cienciano have won 1 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 7.0 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Botafogo narrow favourites: Botafogo 38%, draw 32%, Cienciano 30%. We expect around 3.7 goals (2.0 - 1.7 in expected goals), with 71% for over 2.5 and 71% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Copa Sudamericana table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Atletico-MG | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| 2 | Cienciano | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| 3 |  Juventud | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| 4 |  Puerto Cabello | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
Botafogo vs Cienciano: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Botafogo vs Cienciano?
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Botafogo are favourites. Our model gives Botafogo a 38% chance of winning, Cienciano 30%, and the draw 32%.
Will both teams score in Botafogo vs Cienciano?
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We rate both teams to score at 71%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Botafogo vs Cienciano kick off?
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Botafogo vs Cienciano kicks off at 00:30 UTC on Friday, 21 August 2026 at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro.
