Botafogo vs Cienciano Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Aug 2026
Botafogo vs Cienciano Predictions
We can’t ignore the opportunity to back Cienciano at -104 being given +2.5 goal start on the Asian Handicap. They can swerve a three-goal loss against Botafogo and we’ll go with the outsiders here.
Read on for our full Botafogo vs Cienciano betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
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Brazilian Série A club Botafogo host Peruvian Liga 1 outfit Cienciano in the second leg of their Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 tie at Estádio Nilton Santos, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Thursday 20 August.
Botafogo were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 1-0 Série A loss against Vitória. Fogo boasted 54% possession and had three shots on target.
Club Cienciano played out a 0-0 draw against Deportivo Garcilaso in their previous game, with this being at home in Liga 1.
Cienciano Too Strong for Fogo in Last H2H
It was a 6-1 home victory for Cienciano when they last faced Botafogo.
| Copa Sudamericana | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Cienciano |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 5:7 | 8 |
| 1 |  Botafogo |
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 15:5 | 16 |
Main Match Prediction
We’ll take the plunge and bet on Cienciano +2.5 as we expect the visitors to avoid a big defeat in this Copa Sudamericana game. This Asian Handicap wager is really appealing and we’ll take our chances at -104.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
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Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 51% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Cienciano
One bet that has caught our eye is Botafogo to claim a 2-0 correct score win. This selection is available at +540 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Nadhir Colunga (Cienciano) is available to register at least one shot on goal at +125. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.
Arthur Cabral (Botafogo) has scored three goals in his past four games on home soil. It’s worth a play on the -111 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder and the legs include Cienciano to cover the +2.5 Asian Handicap, No on the Both Teams to Score market along with Nadhir Colunga (Cienciano) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
The bet builder feature allows football punters to place a multiple wager on the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.
Botafogo vs Cienciano Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies are taking no chances with their betting odds of -1111 about Botafogo which reflects they have a 92% chance of winning this Copa Sudamericana encounter. If you’re looking for an alternative angle at a much bigger price, Cienciano are trading at +1900.
There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Botafogo at -313 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Cienciano at +1050. The draw is the third option at +260.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -147.
The best football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest Copa Sudamericana games. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.
The First Goalscorer favourite is Arthur Cabral at +350. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.
Latest Copa Sudamericana and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Botafogo Stats
Cienciano Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
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Botafogo vs Cienciano Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Botafogo vs Cienciano before making your bets. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed Copa Sudamericana lineups alongside the newest injury information.
Previous Botafogo Lineups
Previous Cienciano Lineups
Botafogo Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Franclim Carvalho
Cienciano Player Stats & Squad
Copa Sudamericana Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSD Macara | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6:3 | 10 |
| 2 | Tigre | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:5 | 9 |
| 3 | América de Cali | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 4 | Alianza Atlético | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2:9 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlético MG | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 2 | Cienciano | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 8 |
| 3 | Juventud de las Piedras | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10:7 | 7 |
| 4 | Academia Puerto Cabello | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6:9 | 7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | São Paulo | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6:1 | 12 |
| 2 | O'Higgins | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 3 | Millonarios | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:7 | 8 |
| 4 | Boston River | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5:12 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recoleta | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6:5 | 8 |
| 2 | Santos | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8:6 | 7 |
| 3 | San Lorenzo | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 4 | Deportivo Cuenca | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3:7 | 6 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botafogo | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15:5 | 16 |
| 2 | Caracas | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9:9 | 9 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:9 | 8 |
| 4 | Independiente Petrolero | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3:15 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montevideo City Torque | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11:5 | 13 |
| 2 | Grêmio | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:3 | 11 |
| 3 | Deportivo Riestra | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4:10 | 5 |
| 4 | Palestino | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1:6 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olimpia | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10:6 | 13 |
| 2 | Vasco da Gama | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:6 | 10 |
| 3 | Audax Italiano | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 4 | Barracas Central | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2:8 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Plate | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9:3 | 14 |
| 2 | Bragantino | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12:5 | 10 |
| 3 | Carabobo FC | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 4 | Blooming | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3:17 | 1 |
Série A Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 23 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 40:19 | 48 |
| 2 | Flamengo | 22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 44:19 | 45 |
| 3 | Athletico PR | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 31:20 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 34:28 | 38 |
| 5 | Cruzeiro | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 32:32 | 36 |
| 6 | Bahia | 23 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 32:28 | 34 |
| 7 | Bragantino | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 27:23 | 32 |
| 8 | Atlético MG | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 30:27 | 32 |
| 9 | Corinthians | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 25:22 | 32 |
| 10 | Coritiba | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 28:30 | 31 |
| 11 | Botafogo | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 35:34 | 30 |
| 12 | Vitória | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 23:33 | 29 |
| 13 | São Paulo | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 27:26 | 27 |
| 14 | Santos | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 32:35 | 25 |
| 15 | Grêmio | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 24:30 | 25 |
| 16 | Internacional | 23 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 24:28 | 24 |
| 17 | Mirassol | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 25:35 | 23 |
| 18 | Remo | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 27:37 | 23 |
| 19 | Vasco da Gama | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 23:34 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense | 22 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 23:46 | 11 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletico PR | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 20:7 | 27 |
| 2 | Fluminense | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 21:13 | 27 |
| 3 | Vitória | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 16:7 | 25 |
| 4 | Palmeiras | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17:8 | 24 |
| 5 | Flamengo | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 19:8 | 21 |
| 6 | Grêmio | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 18:13 | 21 |
| 7 | Cruzeiro | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19:14 | 19 |
| 8 | Atlético MG | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 17:13 | 19 |
| 9 | São Paulo | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 16:9 | 18 |
| 10 | Bahia | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 17:11 | 18 |
| 11 | Corinthians | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 13:10 | 18 |
| 12 | Santos | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 17:16 | 18 |
| 13 | Mirassol | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16:18 | 18 |
| 14 | Bragantino | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16:11 | 17 |
| 15 | Vasco da Gama | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 13:17 | 17 |
| 16 | Botafogo | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 18:14 | 16 |
| 17 | Coritiba | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13:13 | 15 |
| 18 | Remo | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 15:13 | 14 |
| 19 | Internacional | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 14:13 | 13 |
| 20 | Chapecoense | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 16:27 | 8 |
Liga 1 Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alianza Lima | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 30:8 | 40 |
| 2 | Los Chankas | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 25:21 | 34 |
| 3 | Cienciano | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 34:22 | 33 |
| 4 | Universitario | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 24:15 | 29 |
| 5 | Melgar | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 29:20 | 28 |
| 6 | Cusco | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 21:24 | 27 |
| 7 | Deportivo Garcilaso | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 21:18 | 26 |
| 8 | Alianza Atlético | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 20:18 | 21 |
| 9 | Comerciantes | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 18:20 | 21 |
| 10 | ADT | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 22:21 | 20 |
| 11 | Sport Boys | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 15:19 | 20 |
| 12 | Sporting Cristal | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 28:30 | 19 |
| 13 | CD Moquegua | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17:24 | 18 |
| 14 | FC Cajamarca | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23:28 | 17 |
| 15 | Atlético Grau | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 12:18 | 16 |
| 16 | Sport Huancayo | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 21:31 | 16 |
| 17 | Juan Pablo II | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 22:40 | 16 |
| 18 | UTC | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 21:26 | 13 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alianza Lima | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9:5 | 11 |
| 2 | Sporting Cristal | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:4 | 10 |
| 3 | Melgar | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:6 | 10 |
| 4 | Deportivo Garcilaso | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5:2 | 10 |
| 5 | Universitario | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:7 | 10 |
| 6 | Cusco | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12:7 | 9 |
| 7 | Sport Boys | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 8 | Sport Huancayo | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:7 | 7 |
| 9 | Atlético Grau | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4:4 | 7 |
| 10 | Alianza Atlético | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 11 | Los Chankas | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:9 | 7 |
| 12 | Comerciantes | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9:9 | 5 |
| 13 | Juan Pablo II | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 14 | FC Cajamarca | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9:11 | 4 |
| 15 | CD Moquegua | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Cienciano | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3:6 | 4 |
| 17 | ADT | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3:7 | 2 |
| 18 | UTC | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3:9 | 2 |
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