On 21.08.2026, Botafogo meets Cienciano in an exciting Copa Sudamericana match. With Botafogo having the edge, they are likely to take control of the game. Our website offers extensive pre-game analysis, helping you understand the dynamics and place your bets wisely.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group E | |||||||
| 1 | Botafogo | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15/5 | 16 |
| 2 | Caracas FC | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9/9 | 9 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11/9 | 8 |
| 4 | Independiente | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3/15 | 0 |
| Group B | |||||||
| 1 | Atletico-MG | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8/6 | 10 |
| 2 | Cienciano | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5/7 | 8 |
| 3 | Juventud | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10/7 | 7 |
| 4 | Puerto Cabello | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6/9 | 7 |
Key Player Statistics: Botafogo vs Cienciano
x 3Botafogo vs Cienciano Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Cienciano | Botafogo | 14.08.2026 | 6-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Vitoria | Botafogo | 17.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Cienciano | Botafogo | 14.08.2026 | 6-1 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Fluminense | 09.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Botafogo | 26.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Vitoria | 24.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Santos | 17.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Bahia | Botafogo | 30.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Caracas FC | Botafogo | 28.05.2026 | 1-3 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | Botafogo | 23.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Independiente Petrolero | Botafogo | 21.05.2026 | 0-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera División | Cienciano | Deportivo Garcilaso | 17.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Cienciano | Botafogo | 14.08.2026 | 6-1 |
| Primera División | Alianza Atletico | Cienciano | 06.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primera División | Cienciano | Universitario | 03.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Cienciano | Lanus | 30.07.2026 | 4-0 |
| Primera División | Juan Pablo II College | Cienciano | 25.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Lanus | Cienciano | 23.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primera División | Cienciano | FBC Melgar | 18.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Copa De La Liga | Cienciano | ADT | 10.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Copa De La Liga | Cusco | Cienciano | 29.06.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Botafogo VS Cienciano
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Botafogo vs Cienciano
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Botafogo vs Cienciano
There is a match coming up that, on paper, looks completely one-sided. But football has a funny way of making a mockery of paper. And right now, the paper is looking very interesting indeed.
Botafogo sit top of their Copa Sudamericana group with 16 points from 6 games. Sixteen. That is a staggering return, and their goal difference tells an even sharper story. Fifteen scored, just five conceded. This is a team that has been absolutely ruthless in this competition.
Cienciano, meanwhile, have 8 points and sit second. They are still alive. Still dangerous. Don't be fooled by that gap in the standings.
Here is what you need to watch for, and this is the part that casual fans will completely miss. That head-to-head result sitting in the data? Cienciano beat Botafogo 6-1 in the first leg. Six goals to one. That is not a typo. The Peruvian side absolutely demolished the Brazilian giants at home just days ago. So while the bookmakers have Botafogo at 1.11 and Cienciano at a staggering 20.00, the recent evidence screams caution.
The narrative being pushed everywhere is that Botafogo are the dominant force. Their league form backs that up. Wins over Cruzeiro, Corinthians, and Racing Club all point to a team in excellent shape. But I keep coming back to that 6-1. You cannot ignore it.
Cienciano are not just making up the numbers either. C. Souza has been their creative engine with five assists in 10 matches. Garcés contributes goals and assists with equal menace. Hohberg brings experience and craft. These are real footballers who know how to hurt you.
Here is a surprising stat that jumped out at me. Cienciano have scored 4 goals or more in a Sudamericana game twice in recent weeks. That attacking firepower is real and repeatable.
For betting purposes, the value is not on Botafogo to win at 1.11. There is simply no edge there. The draw at 8.20 is genuinely interesting given the context. Both teams to score looks extremely attractive given Cienciano's recent demolition job and Botafogo's own attacking intent.
My bold prediction: Botafogo win this one 3-2, with J. Correa, who has three assists in just three Sudamericana appearances, pulling the strings in midfield. But Cienciano will score. I would bet my last coin on it.
This is not the walkover the odds suggest. This is a tie with history, edge, and real drama baked in. Get ready.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Telles | Brazil | 33 | Defender | 181 | 71 |
| Marçal | Brazil | 37 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| Raul | Brazil | 29 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 79 |
| Danilo Santos | Brazil | 25 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 69 kg |
| Newton | Brazil | 26 | Midfielder | ||
| M. Ponte | Uruguay | 23 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| Matheus Martins | Brazil | 23 | Attacker | 179 | 77 |
| Bernardo Valim | Brazil | 20 | Midfielder | 188 | 78 |
| C. Loor | Ecuador | 20 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 67 |
| J. Barrera | Colombia | 20 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| Kauan Toledo | Brazil | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Lucas Camilo | Brazil | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | 68 kg |
| Caio Valle | Brazil | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Marquinhos | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| G. Justino | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| Gabriel Abdias | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Lira | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| Kadu Santos | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| Arthur Izaque | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| F. Januario | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Martinich | Argentina | 30 | Defender | 180 cm | 75 kg |
| N. Bandiera | Argentina | 37 | Midfielder | 172 cm | 65 kg |
| C. Garcés | Ecuador | 36 | Attacker | 186 cm | 85 kg |
| R. Sandoval | Peru | 31 | Attacker | 173 | 72 |
| G. Barreto | Peru | 31 | Midfielder | 179 cm | 70 kg |
| Í. Espinoza | Peru | 30 | Goalkeeper | 186 cm | 78 kg |
| R. Aguilar | Peru | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. Souza | Uruguay | 30 | Midfielder | 173 | 67 |
| A. Hohberg | Peru | 35 | Midfielder | 169 cm | 73 kg |
| G. Falcón | Uruguay | 29 | Goalkeeper | 190 cm | 71 kg |
| S. Arias | Uruguay | 31 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 79 kg |
| M. Succar | Peru | 27 | Attacker | 184 | 76 |
| K. Becerra | Ecuador | 30 | Defender | 182 | 80 |
| C. Núñez | Paraguay | 30 | Defender | 179 | 77 |
| A. Robles | Peru | 31 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Amondarain | Uruguay | 33 | Defender | 186 cm | 79 kg |
| S. Cavero | Peru | 24 | Defender | 175 cm | 67 kg |
| A. Yovera | Peru | 25 | Defender | 182 cm | n/a |
| G. Aguirre | Peru | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Jean Roncal | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
Botafogo vs Cienciano match odds
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