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Botafogo vs Portuguesa RJ: result 2-0 and analysis

Carioca - 1Championship - 2Kick-off on January 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM (UTC)Estádio Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro

Botafogo
2-0
Portuguesa RJ

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What was the result of Botafogo vs Portuguesa RJ?

Botafogo won 2-0 on January 14, 2025.

Goalscorers

  • 20′KauêBotafogo
  • 75′KaykeBotafogo

Official lineup for Botafogo vs Portuguesa RJ

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Botafogo

3-4-3
  1. 7Yarlen
  2. 11Carlos Alberto
  3. 9Matheus Nascimento
  1. 2Newton
  2. 6Rafael Genuino
  3. 5Kauê
  4. 8Patrick de Paula
  1. 3Kawan
  2. 4Serafim
  3. 10Vitinho
  1. 1Raul

Portuguesa RJ

5-3-2
  1. 25Hélio Paraíba
  2. 11Joãozinho
  1. 17Wellington Cézar
  2. 10Romarinho
  3. 7Anderson Rosa
  1. 6Marcus Vinicius
  2. 5Ian
  3. 3Iran Sidny
  4. 4Thomás Kayck
  5. 19Lucas Mota
  1. 1Bruno
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Botafogo have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats; Portuguesa RJ have 6, 5 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Botafogo
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jan 11, 2025CFRJ / Maricá(home)1-2Carioca - 1
Dec 11, 2024CF Pachuca(home)0-3FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Dec 8, 2024Sao Paulo(home)2-1Serie A
Dec 5, 2024Internacional(away)1-0Serie A
Nov 30, 2024Atletico-MG(away)3-1CONMEBOL Libertadores
Portuguesa RJ
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Jan 11, 2025Bangu(away)1-0Carioca - 1
Aug 28, 2024CFRJ / Maricá(home)1-2Copa Rio
Aug 21, 2024CFRJ / Maricá(away)2-2Copa Rio
Aug 18, 2024Maringá(away)1-3Serie D
Aug 10, 2024Maringá(home)1-3Serie D

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Botafogo win, 3 draws, 2 Portuguesa RJ wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Jan 31, 2024Botafogo 1-1 Portuguesa RJCarioca - 1
Mar 27, 2023Botafogo 3-1 Portuguesa RJCarioca - 1
Mar 18, 2023Portuguesa RJ 0-0 BotafogoCarioca - 1
Mar 9, 2023Botafogo 0-1 Portuguesa RJCarioca - 1
Feb 26, 2022Portuguesa RJ 5-3 BotafogoCarioca - 1
Apr 4, 2021Botafogo 1-1 Portuguesa RJCarioca - 1

Last archived meeting: Botafogo vs Portuguesa RJ on Jan 31, 2024

How many goals should we expect?

Botafogo score 1.5 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Portuguesa RJ score 1.3 and concede 0.9.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Botafogo1.50.977/158/15
Portuguesa RJ1.30.986/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Botafogo sit 1st in Carioca - 1 (9 points from 6 matches) and Portuguesa RJ sit 1st (11 points from 6 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1BotafogoGroup B6303659
1Portuguesa RJCarioca, Serie A 2026, Relegation round632113711

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