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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

First leg ended 0-1. This leg finished 0-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

25%
Botafogo RJ
35%
Draws
40%
Barcelona SC
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Barcelona SC

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

35% / Low Confidence
  • Barcelona SC haven't matched Botafogo RJ's recent run of results.
  • 42% — that's where the model lands on Botafogo RJ taking it.
  • 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 63%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 33.2%
Botafogo RJ Clean Sheet 68%
Barcelona SC Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Botafogo RJ Barcelona SC
Matches Played 26 27
Wins 11 9
Draws 7 8
Losses 8 10
Goals Scored 1.42 1.07
Goals Conceded 1.31 1.15
Expected Goals (xG) 0.81 1.44
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

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 0.62
Avg xA / game 0.41

Barcelona SC Compare

Top Goalscorer Celiz M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.31
Avg xA / game 0.8

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Botafogo RJ 51 / 100
Barcelona SC 48 / 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 Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:0
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 77% of recent matches (26 games).

Defensive concern: Barcelona SC conceded in 74% of 27 recent games.

These sides typically produce 1.75 goals when they meet.

Recent resilience: Botafogo RJ stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Botafogo RJ VS Barcelona SC
1 Goals Scored 0.88
2 Goals Conceded 0.63
63% Over 1.5 63%
50% Over 2.5 25%
38% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Botafogo RJ

(Home)
19 Sept
Mirassol
2 : 0
Botafogo RJ
16 Sept
Botafogo RJ
3 : 2
Gremio
12 Sept
Botafogo RJ
1 : 1
Bragantino
06 Sept
Botafogo RJ
0 : 0
Palmeiras
30 Aug
Flamengo RJ
3 : 0
Botafogo RJ
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Barcelona SC

(Away)
13 Sept
Barcelona SC
1 : 1
Delfin
07 Sept
Aucas
1 : 1
Barcelona SC
03 Sept
Barcelona SC
2 : 1
Independiente del Valle
30 Aug
Manta
2 : 0
Barcelona SC
23 Aug
Barcelona SC
3 : 0
Orense
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

Quarter-finals
Juventud 5
U. Catolica 4
TBD -
Guarani -
Liverpool M. -
TBD -
TBD -
Ind. Medellin -
The Strongest 2
Dep. Tachira 3
TBD -
Deportes Tolima -
O Higgins -
TBD -
TBD -
Bahia -
2 de Mayo 2
A. Lima 1
TBD -
Sporting Cristal -
Carabobo -
TBD -
TBD -
Huachipato -
Barcelona SC -
TBD -
TBD -
Argentinos Jrs -
Nacional Potosi -
TBD -
TBD -
Botafogo RJ -
Semi-finals
Juventud 2
Guarani 1
Liverpool M. 1
Ind. Medellin 2
Dep. Tachira 1
Deportes Tolima 2
O Higgins 3
Bahia 2
2 de Mayo 2
Sporting Cristal 3
Carabobo 3
Huachipato 1
Barcelona SC 2
Argentinos Jrs 1
Nacional Potosi 1
Botafogo RJ 2
Final
Juventud 2
Ind. Medellin 3
Deportes Tolima 2
O Higgins 1
Sporting Cristal 3
Carabobo 2
Barcelona SC 2
Botafogo RJ 1