Our Botafogo vs Volta Redonda Prediction: 2-1
Botafogo vs Volta Redonda in the Brazil Campeonato Carioca is scheduled for an 22:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 21, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Botafogo vs Volta Redonda 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 – Sampaio Correa RJ vs Botafogo
Botafogo must win to recover from their recent 1-2 Brazil Campeonato Carioca defeat against Sampaio Correa RJ on January 18 and regain momentum.
Volta Redonda's Last Match – Volta Redonda vs Flamengo
Volta Redonda will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 Brazil Campeonato Carioca victory over Flamengo, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Volta Redonda had 57% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Volta Redonda | 57% | 0 (7) | 2.17 | 47 |
 Flamengo | 43% | 0 (2) | 0.11 | 24 |
Botafogo vs Volta Redonda Stats
Key Stats
| Botafogo | Volta Redonda | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 0.96 |
| 1.34 | Defence Strength | 1.28 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Botafogo are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Volta Redonda average 1.1 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.