Barcelona Guayaquil vs Botafogo RJ predictions, Mar 03, 2026

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As Barcelona Guayaquil prepares to face Botafogo RJ in their Copa Libertadores clash on March 3, 2026, both teams bring distinct strengths and recent form into the match. Barcelona Guayaquil arrives at home boasting a solid record, having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 outings. Their attacking prowess has been evident, providing a strong platform for a potentially fruitful performance on home soil.

Conversely, Botafogo RJ has displayed a more inconsistent form, winning only 2 of their last 5 matches. While they have shown resilience, their recent performances suggest potential vulnerabilities that Barcelona may look to exploit.

The bookmakers’ odds reflect a competitive matchup, with Barcelona listed at 2.96 for a home win and Botafogo favored at 2.46 for an away victory, indicating a closely contested encounter. Our model suggests a probability breakdown of 32.6% for a home win, 29.4% for a draw, and 37% for an away win, hinting at the tight nature of this fixture.

With both teams vying for crucial points, expect an engaging tactical battle, but as with any match, outcomes remain unpredictable.

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Barcelona 31.7%

Draw 30.2%

Botafogo 38.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Copa Libertadores Botafogo RJ: 5.42% Barcelona SC: 0.95%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.21	3.01	2.51	Watch and Bet
	2.9	2.9	2.5
	2.91	3.25	2.46

Latest Results

25.02.26 Argentinos Juniors – Barcelona Guayaquil – 0:2 penalties 21.02.26 Barcelona Guayaquil – Técnico Universitario – 1:0 18.02.26 Barcelona Guayaquil – Argentinos Juniors – 0:1 13.02.26 Barcelona Guayaquil – SD Aucas – 1:0 07.02.26 Barcelona Guayaquil – Inter Miami – 2:2

25.02.26 Botafogo RJ – Nacional Potosí – 2:0 21.02.26 Boavista SC – Botafogo RJ – 0:2 18.02.26 Nacional Potosí – Botafogo RJ – 1:0 15.02.26 Botafogo RJ – Flamengo RJ – 1:2 12.02.26 Fluminense RJ – Botafogo RJ – 1:0

Facts

First leg.

Barcelona is showing really good form (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Botafogo‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Recently, Barcelona has had a series of home games.

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Barcelona won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:1. (average 1.5:0.5).

Including home match between the teams, Barcelona won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:1.

Latest Head To Head

02.05.17 Botafogo RJ – Barcelona Guayaquil – 0:2 20.04.17 Barcelona Guayaquil – Botafogo RJ – 1:1

Standings

Draw

2026

Quarter-finals

1	Juventud	U. Catolica	5 : 3, 0 : 1
2	Bye	Guarani
3	Liverpool M.	Bye
4	Bye	Ind. Medellin
5	The Strongest	Dep. Tachira	0 : 2, 2 : 1
6	Bye	Deportes Tolima
7	O’Higgins	Bye
8	Bye	Bahia
9	2 de Mayo	Alianza Lima	1 : 1, 1 : 0
10	Bye	Sporting Cristal
11	Carabobo	Bye
12	Bye	Huachipato
13	Barcelona SC	Bye
14	Bye	Argentinos Jrs
15	Nacional Potosi	Bye
16	Bye	Botafogo RJ

Semi-finals

1	Juventud	Guarani	0 : 0
2	Liverpool M.	Ind. Medellin	0 : 0, 1 : 2
3	Dep. Tachira	Deportes Tolima	0 : 1
4	O’Higgins	Bahia	2 : 2, 1 : 0
5	2 de Mayo	Sporting Cristal	0 : 1, 2 : 2
6	Carabobo	Huachipato	2 : 1, 1 : 0
7	Barcelona SC	Argentinos Jrs	2 : 0, 0 : 1
8	Nacional Potosi	Botafogo RJ	0 : 2, 1 : 0

Final

1	TBD #1	Ind. Medellin
2	TBD #3	O’Higgins
3	Sporting Cristal	Carabobo
4	Barcelona SC	Botafogo RJ

Copa Libertadores Outrights

1. Flamengo RJ: 3.8 (21.4%)

2. Palmeiras: 6.4 (12.7%)

3. Cruzeiro: 8 (10.16%)

4. Boca Juniors: 14.4 (5.65%)

5. Fluminense: 14.6 (5.57%)

6. Botafogo RJ: 15 (5.42%)

7. Corinthians: 17.8 (4.57%)

8. Lanus: 29 (2.8%)

9. Estudiantes L.P.: 30 (2.71%)

10. Penarol: 33 (2.46%)

11. Independiente del Valle: 37.4 (2.17%)

12. Mirassol: 37.4 (2.17%)

13. LDU Quito: 41 (1.98%)

14. Rosario Central: 45.2 (1.8%)

15. Santa Fe: 57 (1.43%)

16. Ind. Medellin: 58 (1.4%)

17. Club Nacional: 60 (1.36%)

18. Cerro Porteno: 65.4 (1.24%)

19. Universitario de Deportes: 84.2 (0.97%)

20. Barcelona SC: 85.4 (0.95%)

21. Deportes Tolima: 90.2 (0.9%)

22. Bolivar: 93.4 (0.87%)

23. U. Catolica: 100 (0.81%)

24. Libertad Asuncion: 100 (0.81%)

25. Sporting Cristal: 100.2 (0.81%)

26. Platense: 100.2 (0.81%)

27. Guarani: 110.2 (0.74%)

28. Coquimbo: 110.2 (0.74%)

29. O Higgins: 130.2 (0.62%)

30. Always Ready: 130.2 (0.62%)

31. Ind. Rivadavia: 130.2 (0.62%)

32. Juventud: 180.2 (0.45%)

33. Dep. Tachira: 180.2 (0.45%)

34. Carabobo: 180.2 (0.45%)

35. Cusco: 180.2 (0.45%)

36. Deportivo La Guaira: 180.2 (0.45%)

37. Universidad Central: 180.2 (0.45%)

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