Botafogo RJ vs Racing predictions, May 06, 2026

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As Botafogo RJ prepares to host Racing Club de Avellaneda in the Copa Sudamericana on May 6, 2026, recent form favors the home side significantly. Botafogo has exhibited strong performances, securing victories in four of their last five matches, reflecting a solid tactical cohesion and attacking prowess. Their ability to convert chances and maintain possession will be crucial against Racing, who are currently struggling, having not won any of their last five fixtures.

Racing’s recent form raises concerns about their defensive stability and consistency in attack, leading to difficulties in breaking down teams that press high or maintain structured defensive lines. The odds from bookmakers indicate Botafogo as slight favorites at 2.2, with Racing at 3.22, and the model prediction gives a slight edge to a home win probability of 44.5%.

Despite the trends indicating a strong home advantage, the match could be tightly contested, as Racing will be eager to reverse their fortunes. The predicted final score of 1:1 suggests a possible stalemate, reflecting the uncertainty inherent in knockout format games. With tactical adjustments on both sides, this encounter promises to be an intriguing battle.

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Botafogo 42.3%

Draw 28.8%

Racing 28.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Copa Sudamericana Racing Club: 9.68% Botafogo RJ: 9.16%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.19	3.29	3.27
	2.18	3.25	3.15
	2.2	3.22	3.24	Watch and Bet
	2.2	3	3.2
	2.21	3.34	3.26

Latest Results

28.04.26 Botafogo RJ – Independiente Petroleros – 3:0 25.04.26 Botafogo RJ – Internacional RS – 2:2 21.04.26 Botafogo RJ – Chapecoense-SC – 1:0 18.04.26 Chapecoense-SC – Botafogo RJ – 1:4 15.04.26 Racing Club de Avellaneda – Botafogo RJ – 2:3

29.04.26 Caracas FC – Racing Club de Avellaneda – 1:1 24.04.26 Racing Club de Avellaneda – Barracas Central – 1:1 19.04.26 CA Aldosivi – Racing Club de Avellaneda – 1:1 15.04.26 Racing Club de Avellaneda – Botafogo RJ – 2:3 12.04.26 Racing Club de Avellaneda – River Plate – 0:2

Facts

Botafogo has been on a winning streak and is in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Racing is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

Racing may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Botafogo could have a small edge in this match.

In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Botafogo won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 3:6. (average 1:2).

Including home match between the teams, Botafogo won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 0:2.

Latest Head To Head

15.04.26 Racing Club de Avellaneda – Botafogo RJ – 2:3 27.02.25 Botafogo RJ – Racing Club de Avellaneda – 0:2 20.02.25 Racing Club de Avellaneda – Botafogo RJ – 2:0

Standings

Group Stage

Group A

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	America De Cali	2	1	1	0	3:2	1	4
2	Macara	2	1	1	0	2:1	1	4
3	Alianza Atl	2	0	1	1	2:3	-1	1
4	Tigre	2	0	1	1	1:2	-1	1

Group B

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Cienciano	3	2	1	0	4:1	3	7
2	Juventud	3	1	1	1	6:3	3	4
3	Puerto Cabello	3	1	0	2	2:7	-5	3
4	Atletico-MG	3	1	0	2	3:4	-1	3

Group C

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Sao Paulo	3	2	1	0	3:0	3	7
2	O’Higgins	3	2	0	1	4:2	2	6
3	Millonarios	3	1	1	1	1:2	-1	4
4	Boston River	3	0	0	3	0:4	-4	0

Group D

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	San Lorenzo	3	1	2	0	4:2	2	5
2	Dep. Cuenca	3	1	1	1	1:2	-1	4
3	Recoleta	3	0	3	0	2:2	0	3
4	Santos	3	0	2	1	2:3	-1	2

Group E

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Botafogo RJ	3	2	1	0	7:3	4	7
2	Caracas	3	1	2	0	3:2	1	5
3	Racing Club	3	1	1	1	6:5	1	4
4	Independiente	3	0	0	3	1:7	-6	0

Group F

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Montevideo City	3	2	0	1	4:2	2	6
2	Gremio	3	1	1	1	1:1	0	4
3	Dep. Riestra	3	1	1	1	2:2	0	4
4	Palestino	3	0	2	1	0:2	-2	2

Group G

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Olimpia Asuncion	2	1	1	0	2:0	2	4
2	A. Italiano	3	1	1	1	3:4	-1	4
3	Barracas Central	3	0	3	0	1:1	0	3
4	Vasco	2	0	1	1	1:2	-1	1

Group H

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	River Plate	2	1	1	0	2:1	1	4
2	Carabobo	2	1	0	1	1:1	0	3
3	Bragantino	2	1	0	1	3:3	0	3
4	Blooming	2	0	1	1	3:4	-1	1

Copa Sudamericana Outrights

1. Atletico-MG: 6.25 (10.85%)

2. Racing Club: 7 (9.68%)

3. River Plate: 7.17 (9.46%)

4. Sao Paulo: 7.25 (9.35%)

5. Botafogo RJ: 7.4 (9.16%)

6. Racing Montevideo: 8.5 (7.98%)

7. Gremio: 10.83 (6.26%)

8. America De Cali: 16.83 (4.03%)

9. Vasco: 17 (3.99%)

10. Santos: 17.33 (3.91%)

11. Bragantino: 18.5 (3.66%)

12. Olimpia: 23 (2.95%)

13. Montevideo City: 31 (2.19%)

14. San Lorenzo: 32.67 (2.08%)

15. Millonarios: 32.67 (2.08%)

16. Olimpia Asuncion: 37 (1.83%)

17. Tigre: 47.5 (1.43%)

18. A. Italiano: 55.33 (1.23%)

19. Cienciano: 80.33 (0.84%)

20. O Higgins: 80.4 (0.84%)

21. Dep. Cuenca: 83.67 (0.81%)

22. Palestino: 104.5 (0.65%)

23. Barracas Central: 104.5 (0.65%)

24. Carabobo: 115.4 (0.59%)

25. Macara: 133.67 (0.51%)

26. Juventud: 140.4 (0.48%)

27. Deportivo Riestra: 142 (0.48%)

28. Caracas: 142 (0.48%)

29. Academia Puerto Cabello: 233.67 (0.29%)

30. Recoleta: 233.67 (0.29%)

31. Blooming: 233.67 (0.29%)

32. Boston River: 275.33 (0.25%)

33. Alianza Atl.: 275.33 (0.25%)

34. Independiente: 317 (0.21%)

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