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Botafogo RJ vs Barcelona SC

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Copa Libertadores Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro
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Match Events

8' Event
Celiz M.
Assist: Martinez T.
34'
Sub
Ponte M. In: Correa J.
Out: Ponte M.
34'
Sub
Rojas J. In: Castillo B.
Out: Rojas J.

AI Match Summary

Barcelona SC in this Copa Libertadores tie, finishing 0-1. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

36%
Botafogo RJ
44%
Draws
20%
Barcelona SC
Draw rate projection: 44% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

71% / Medium Confidence
  • Barcelona SC haven't matched Botafogo RJ's recent run of results.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 44% draw probability.
  • Botafogo RJ have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Barcelona SC, who have won 2 of the last 4 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 69%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 35.6%
Botafogo RJ Clean Sheet 27%
Barcelona SC Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Botafogo RJ Barcelona SC
Matches Played 26 28
Wins 13 11
Draws 6 8
Losses 7 9
Goals Scored 1.63 0.75
Goals Conceded 0.75 1.13
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 0.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.75 1.13

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 11, 2026 Copa Libertadores
Botafogo RJ vs Barcelona SC
0:1
Mar 4, 2026 Copa Libertadores
Barcelona SC vs Botafogo RJ
1:1
May 3, 2017 Copa Libertadores
Botafogo RJ vs Barcelona SC
0:2
Apr 21, 2017 Copa Libertadores
Barcelona SC vs Botafogo RJ
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Botafogo RJ Compare

Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Barcelona SC Compare

Top Goalscorer Celiz M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.42

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Botafogo RJ 38 / 100
Barcelona SC 32 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Botafogo RJ Barcelona SC

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick BAR Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Botafogo RJ found the back of the net in 88% of recent matches (26 games).

Defensive concern: Barcelona SC conceded in 64% of 28 recent games.

These sides typically produce 1.75 goals when they meet.

Recent resilience: Botafogo RJ stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Botafogo RJ VS Barcelona SC
1.63 Goals Scored 0.75
0.75 Goals Conceded 1.13
75% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 25%
25% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Botafogo RJ

(Home)
16 Jul
Botafogo RJ
2 : 1
Santos
30 May
Bahia
2 : 1
Botafogo RJ
27 May
Caracas
1 : 3
Botafogo RJ
23 May
Sao Paulo
1 : 1
Botafogo RJ
21 May
Independiente
0 : 3
Botafogo RJ
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Barcelona SC

(Away)
19 Jul
Barcelona SC
1 : 0
Libertad
16 Jul
Barcelona SC
1 : 1
Guayaquil City
12 Jul
Emelec
0 : 0
Barcelona SC
05 Jul
Barcelona SC
2 : 0
Dep. Cuenca
02 Jun
Tecnico U.
1 : 0
Barcelona SC
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Quarter-finals
Juventud5
U. Catolica4
TBD-
Guarani-
Liverpool M.-
TBD-
TBD-
Ind. Medellin-
The Strongest2
Dep. Tachira3
TBD-
Deportes Tolima-
O Higgins-
TBD-
TBD-
Bahia-
2 de Mayo2
A. Lima1
TBD-
Sporting Cristal-
Carabobo-
TBD-
TBD-
Huachipato-
Barcelona SC-
TBD-
TBD-
Argentinos Jrs-
Nacional Potosi-
TBD-
TBD-
Botafogo RJ-
Semi-finals
Juventud2
Guarani1
Liverpool M.1
Ind. Medellin2
Dep. Tachira1
Deportes Tolima2
O Higgins3
Bahia2
2 de Mayo2
Sporting Cristal3
Carabobo3
Huachipato1
Barcelona SC2
Argentinos Jrs1
Nacional Potosi1
Botafogo RJ2
Final
Juventud2
Ind. Medellin3
Deportes Tolima2
O Higgins1
Sporting Cristal3
Carabobo2
Barcelona SC2
Botafogo RJ1