Botafogo RJ vs Nacional Potosí predictions, Feb 25, 2026

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In an intriguing Copa Libertadores clash on February 25, 2026, Botafogo RJ will host Nacional Potosí at their home ground. Both teams are entering this matchup searching for redemption after a stretch of disappointing results—Botafogo RJ has failed to secure a victory in their last five matches, while Nacional Potosí has not triumphed in their last two.

Botafogo RJ will need to improve their attacking efficiency and tighten their defensive organization to reverse their fortunes. Their recent performances suggest issues in converting opportunities into goals, which may present a significant challenge against Nacional Potosí, who will likely adopt a robust defensive posture.

On the other side, Nacional Potosí must build upon their recent performances and find ways to penetrate Botafogo’s defense. Despite also lacking wins, they will seek to capitalize on any weaknesses exhibited by the hosts.

With bookmaker odds of 3 for Botafogo RJ and 2.2 for Nacional Potosí, a balanced contest is anticipated. The predicted final score of 1:1 reflects the precarious situations both teams currently find themselves in. As always, the outcome remains uncertain, and both squads will be eager to seize this opportunity for a much-needed win.

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Botafogo 86%

Draw 9.8%

Nacional Potosí 4.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.08	9.94	19.59
	1.08	12.1	31	Watch and Bet
	1.08	10	23
	1.11	8.80	16.89
	1.12	8	21

Latest Results

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 08.02.26 Vasco da Gama – Botafogo RJ – 2:0 04.02.26 Grêmio RS – Botafogo RJ – 5:3

18.02.26 Nacional Potosí – Botafogo RJ – 1:0 08.02.26 Nacional Potosí – Real Potosí – 0:1 01.02.26 Real Potosí – Nacional Potosí – 1:0 22.12.25 Bolívar La Paz – Nacional Potosí – 1:4 20.12.25 Nacional Potosí – Bolívar La Paz – 0:2

Facts

First leg result: 0-1. Second leg.

Botafogo is on a losing streak (last 5 games: 0 wins).

Nacional Potosí has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Nacional Potosí may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, Botafogo has had a series of away games.

In this match, Botafogo is the obvious favorite.

In the last 1 head-to-head match, Botafogo won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 0:1.

Latest Head To Head

18.02.26 Nacional Potosí – Botafogo RJ – 1:0

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

Final

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4
3	TBD #5	TBD #6
4	TBD #7	TBD #8

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