Caracas vs Botafogo prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Copa Sudamericana
In the 6th round of the Copa Sudamericana group stage on May 28, 2026, Caracas will face Botafogo. This is a clash between the group leaders.
Caracas vs Botafogo: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Venezuelans finished last season in seventh place, right in the middle of the table. This season started badly, but they eventually picked up momentum and returned to the fight for a playoff spot in the Apertura. The Brazilians slipped in 2025, finishing sixth. Now they are stagnating in the lower part of the Serie A standings.
In the Copa, Caracas overcame Metropolitanos in a play-off match (although it ended 0-0 after regular time) and consistently earned points in the group stage, alternating between 1-1 draws and wins. In the last round against Racing Avellaneda, they drew a more spectacular 2-2.
The team from Rio de Janeiro started in the Copa Libertadores, but after beating Nacional Potosí, they lost to Barcelona Guayaquil in the next round. Moving to the less prestigious tournament, and starting with a draw against their current opponent, the players then collected a series of wins. In the last round against Independiente Petrolero, they secured a confident 3-0 victory.
Previous Matches: Caracas vs Botafogo
The first head-to-head match was played between the sides in the opening round.
More is expected from the visitors here, but in fact, both teams already know their final positions in the group. The prediction is for the leaders to finish with "total over 2.0 goals" (odds – 1.73).
Caracas vs Botafogo: Key Statistics and Trends
- Caracas have won two of their last four matches
- On average, Caracas score 1.15 goals and concede 1.31 goals per match
- 69% of Caracas matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.46
- Botafogo have won four out of five matches here
- On average, Botafogo score 1.88 goals and concede 1.81 goals per match
- 81% of Botafogo matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.69
Caracas vs Botafogo: Probable Starting Lineups
Caracas play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Benítez - Yendis, Mago, Quintero, Ferreira - Gudiño, Larotonda - Hernández, Covea, Correa - Fernández
Botafogo play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Neto - Telles, Barbosa, Ferraresi, Vitinho - Medina, Araujo - Martins, Danilo, Santos - Barría
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