Our Botafogo vs Bangu Prediction: 1-1
Botafogo vs Bangu in the Brazil Campeonato Carioca is scheduled for an 21:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 7, 2026. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Botafogo vs Bangu prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Botafogo's Last Match – Barcelona Guayaquil vs Botafogo
Botafogo will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Copa Libertadores Qualification draw with Barcelona Guayaquil on March 4. In that match, Botafogo recorded 64% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barcelona Guayaquil | 36% | 7 (3) | 1.35 | 27 |
 Botafogo | 64% | 6 (3) | 0.9 | 27 |
Bangu's Last Match – Volta Redonda vs Bangu
Bangu will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Brazil Campeonato Carioca draw with Volta Redonda on February 27. In that match, Bangu recorded 40% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Volta Redonda | 60% | 0 (7) | 1.02 | 67 |
 Bangu | 40% | 0 (2) | 0.36 | 25 |
Botafogo vs Bangu Stats
Key Stats
| Botafogo | Bangu | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.79 | Attacking Strength | 0.95 |
| 0.76 | Defence Strength | 1.3 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Botafogo are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Bangu average 1.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
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