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As Cienciano prepares to host Botafogo RJ in the Copa Sudamericana on August 13, 2026, both teams come into this match with relatively similar recent forms, each securing two victories in their last five fixtures. This encounter presents an intriguing tactical matchup, with Cienciano likely to rely on a strong home advantage, given their crowd support and familiarity with the pitch.
Cienciano’s attacking play has shown signs of improvement, reflecting their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Their recent successes hinge on effective formations that leverage both width and movement, which will be crucial against Botafogo RJ. However, the visitors are known for their resilient defense and quick counterattacks, allowing them to exploit vulnerabilities in opposing setups.
Bookmakers currently favor Cienciano with odds of 2.07 for a home victory, indicative of their perceived edge at home. The model prediction indicates a 45.2% chance of a home win, contrasted with a 27.6% likelihood for Botafogo RJ to secure an away victory.
Ultimately, with both teams evenly matched in terms of recent form, this contest promises to be competitive. Fans and analysts alike will be keenly watching as strategies unfold on the pitch, underscoring the unpredictable nature of knockout football.
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| Cienciano 42.2% |
Draw 28.3% |
Botafogo 29.5% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of Copa Sudamericana Botafogo RJ: 7.03% Cienciano: 0.68%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.20 | 3.30 | 3.10 | |
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2.33 | 3.35 | 3.20 | |
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2.07 | 3.30 | 3.40 | |
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2.33 | 3.38 | 3.38 | |
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2.28 | 3.27 | 3.2 | |
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2.23 | 3.25 | 2.95 |
Latest Results
| 06.08.26 Alianza Atlético – Cienciano – 1:0 02.08.26 Cienciano – Universitario de Deportes – 2:0 29.07.26 Cienciano – CA Lanús – 4:0 25.07.26 Juan Pablo II College FC – Cienciano – 2:0 22.07.26 CA Lanús – Cienciano – 2:0 |
26.07.26 Cruzeiro MG – Botafogo RJ – 0:1 23.07.26 Botafogo RJ – EC Vitória Salvador – 0:0 16.07.26 Botafogo RJ – Santos FC – 2:1 10.07.26 FC Dynamo Moscow – Botafogo RJ – Canceled 04.07.26 CSKA Moscow – Botafogo RJ – Canceled |
Facts
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/16-finals
| 1 | Boca Juniors | O’Higgins | 1 : 1, 1 : 0 |
| 2 | Bye | Recoleta | |
| 3 | Bolivar | Gremio | 1 : 0, 3 : 2 |
| 4 | Bye | Sao Paulo | |
| 5 | Santa Fe | Caracas | 3 : 0, 2 : 0 |
| 6 | Bye | River Plate | |
| 7 | Ind. Medellin | Vasco | 0 : 1, 2 : 2 |
| 8 | Bye | Olimpia Asuncion | |
| 9 | Sporting Cristal | Bragantino | 0 : 1, 0 : 0 |
| 10 | Bye | Atletico-MG | |
| 11 | Universidad Central | Santos | 2 : 4, 1 : 4 |
| 12 | Bye | Macara | |
| 13 | Nacional | Tigre | 2 : 1, 0 : 3 |
| 14 | Bye | Montevideo City | |
| 15 | Lanus | Cienciano | 0 : 4, 2 : 0 |
| 16 | Bye | Botafogo RJ |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Boca Juniors | Recoleta | |
| 2 | Bolivar | Sao Paulo | |
| 3 | Santa Fe | River Plate | |
| 4 | Vasco | Olimpia Asuncion | |
| 5 | Bragantino | Atletico-MG | |
| 6 | Santos | Macara | |
| 7 | Tigre | Montevideo City | |
| 8 | Cienciano | Botafogo RJ |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | TBD #8 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
Copa Sudamericana Outrights
1. River Plate: 6.9 (9.17%)
2. Racing Club: 7 (9.04%)
3. Sao Paulo: 7.3 (8.67%)
4. Boca Juniors: 7.7 (8.22%)
5. Botafogo RJ: 9 (7.03%)
6. Atletico-MG: 9.3 (6.81%)
7. Gremio: 10 (6.33%)
8. Bragantino: 10.2 (6.21%)
9. Santos: 11.8 (5.36%)
10. Lanus: 15 (4.22%)
11. Vasco: 16.2 (3.91%)
12. Olimpia Asuncion: 23.8 (2.66%)
13. Tigre: 25 (2.53%)
14. Santa Fe: 25.2 (2.51%)
15. Montevideo City: 30 (2.11%)
16. Bolivar: 34 (1.86%)
17. Club Nacional: 34 (1.86%)
18. Ind. Medellin: 34 (1.86%)
19. Sporting Cristal: 34 (1.86%)
20. Olimpia: 35 (1.81%)
21. America De Cali: 41 (1.54%)
22. Caracas: 51 (1.24%)
23. O Higgins: 67 (0.94%)
24. Cienciano: 93.4 (0.68%)
25. Macara: 96.2 (0.66%)
26. Recoleta: 100 (0.63%)
27. Carabobo: 501 (0.13%)
28. Universidad Central: 501 (0.13%)
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