Independiente Petrolero vs Botafogo

📍 Copa Sudamericana, South America
🕒 Thursday 21st May, 01:00 BST

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

Independiente Petrolero sit 4th in the table after 4 games, averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2 conceded per home match this season. Botafogo are 1st after 3 games, averaging 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded on the road. Independiente Petrolero have won 3/10 home games (30%) this season; Botafogo have won 5/10 on the road (50%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Independiente Petrolero have been involved in high-scoring home games this season — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 70% of their home fixtures (7/10). Botafogo are lower on the road (60%, 6/10), averaging 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded away from home.

Botafogo regularly see both teams score in away fixtures (80%, 8/10). Independiente Petrolero are lower at home (50%, 5/10) — they've conceded in 70% of home games, which keeps BTTS in play.

Corner counts have been moderate to high for both sides this season — Independiente Petrolero see 8+ in 60% of home games, Botafogo in 70% away. Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — Independiente Petrolero have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, Botafogo in 60% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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League Table

The full Copa Sudamericana table for the 2026 season, with Independiente Petrolero (4th) and Botafogo (1st) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Copa Sudamericana 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Montevideo City Torque 6 5 0 1 10:3 +7 15
2 Macará 5 3 2 0 7:3 +4 11
3 América de Cali 6 3 2 1 8:6 +2 11
4 Millonarios 6 3 2 1 9:6 +3 11
5 Olimpia 5 3 1 1 5:4 +1 10
6 Botafogo A 4 3 1 0 9:4 +5 10
7 River Plate 4 3 1 0 5:2 +3 10
8 Deportivo Cuenca 6 2 3 1 6:4 +2 9
9 São Paulo 5 2 3 0 4:1 +3 9
10 Caracas 5 2 3 0 6:4 +2 9
11 Cienciano 5 2 2 1 5:5 0 8
12 Audax Italiano 6 2 2 2 7:7 0 8
13 Academia Puerto Cabello 5 2 1 2 5:7 -2 7
14 O'Higgins 4 2 1 1 4:2 +2 7
15 Grêmio 4 2 1 1 4:1 +3 7
16 Vasco da Gama 4 2 1 1 6:3 +3 7
17 San Lorenzo 4 1 3 0 4:2 +2 6
18 Deportivo Recoleta 6 0 6 0 6:6 0 6
19 Tigre 5 1 3 1 6:5 +1 6
20 Bragantino 4 2 0 2 9:4 +5 6
21 Carabobo 4 2 0 2 4:3 +1 6
22 Juventud 4 1 2 1 8:5 +3 5
23 Palestino 5 1 2 2 2:4 -2 5
24 Alianza Atlético 5 1 1 3 4:7 -3 4
25 Atlético Mineiro 4 1 1 2 5:6 -1 4
26 Deportivo Riestra 5 1 1 3 3:9 -6 4
27 Racing Club 4 1 1 2 7:7 0 4
28 Blooming 5 1 1 3 6:12 -6 4
29 Santos 4 0 3 1 3:4 -1 3
30 Boston River 5 1 0 4 3:8 -5 3
31 Barracas Central 5 0 3 2 2:5 -3 3
32 Nacional Asunción 1 0 1 0 1:1 0 1
33 Melgar 1 0 1 0 1:1 0 1
34 Independiente Petrolero H 5 0 1 4 3:10 -7 1
35 Monagas 1 0 1 0 0:0 0 1
36 Metropolitanos 1 0 1 0 0:0 0 1
37 Cobresal 1 0 1 0 1:1 0 1
38 Guabirá 1 0 1 0 0:0 0 1
39 Libertad 1 0 0 1 0:3 -3 0
40 Orense 1 0 0 1 0:1 -1 0
41 Racing 1 0 0 1 0:1 -1 0
42 Defensor Sporting 1 0 0 1 0:1 -1 0
43 Sportivo Trinidense 1 0 0 1 0:1 -1 0
44 Atlético Nacional 1 0 0 1 1:3 -2 0
45 Atlético Bucaramanga 1 0 0 1 1:2 -1 0
46 Universidad Chile 1 0 0 1 1:2 -1 0
47 Deportivo Garcilaso 1 0 0 1 0:2 -2 0
48 San Antonio Bulo Bulo 1 0 0 1 0:3 -3 0

Team Form

Independiente Petrolero have lost 50% of their home matches this season, while Botafogo have been more resilient on the road (30% losses). The visitors may have a slight edge in consistency.

Independiente Petrolero (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Lost 5 (50%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Botafogo regularly see both teams score in away matches (80%), while Independiente Petrolero are lower at home (50%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Independiente Petrolero (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 5 (50%) 8 (80%)

Match Goals

Independiente Petrolero frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Botafogo are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Independiente Petrolero (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Independiente Petrolero (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Independiente Petrolero have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Botafogo in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Independiente Petrolero (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Independiente Petrolero (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Independiente Petrolero (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 11 (1.1 avg) 17 (1.7 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 20 (2 avg) 15 (1.5 avg)

Match Corners

Both Independiente Petrolero (60% Over 7.5 at home) and Botafogo (70% Over 7.5 away) regularly see 8+ corners. A moderate-to-high corner count looks likely in this fixture.

Independiente Petrolero (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 8.5 Corners 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 9.5 Corners 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Independiente Petrolero have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 0% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

Botafogo have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of away matches.

Corners Won

Independiente Petrolero (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Independiente Petrolero (Home Form) Botafogo (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Independiente Petrolero and Botafogo. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

28 Apr 2026
Botafogo
3 – 0 HT: 1-0
Independiente Petrolero

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Independiente Petrolero vs Botafogo across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Independiente Petrolero 16.5
Draw 8.2
Botafogo 1.21

Half Time Result

Independiente Petrolero 10.19
Draw 3.1
Botafogo 1.5

Double Chance

Independiente Petrolero or Draw 4.96
Independiente Petrolero or Botafogo 1.08
Draw or Botafogo 1.03

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2.04
No 1.73

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.14
Over 2.5 1.43
Over 3.5 2.1
Under 1.5 6.25
Under 2.5 2.75
Under 3.5 1.87

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.2
Over 1.5 2.04

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.38
Over 9.5 1.61
Over 10.5 2.05
Over 11.5 2.82

Independiente Petrolero Goals

Over 0.5 1.93
Over 1.5 5.4

Botafogo Goals

Over 0.5 1.03
Over 1.5 1.23

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
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    97% combined
  • Angel City W vs Kansas City Current W 03:00 BST | NWSL, United States Angel City W have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 home matches this season · Kansas City Current W have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.8
    80% combined
  • Cəbrayıl vs Şimal 14:00 BST | Birinci Dasta, Azerbaijan Cəbrayıl have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/12 home matches this season · Şimal have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.7
    75% combined
  • Caguas Sporting vs Academia Quintana 01:30 BST | Liga Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Caguas Sporting have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/16 home matches this season · Academia Quintana have seen over 2.5 goals in 12/17 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    70% combined

Independiente Petrolero vs Botafogo Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Independiente Petrolero vs Botafogo?

Over 2.5 Goals — Independiente Petrolero have seen 3+ goals in 70% of home games, Botafogo in 60% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Independiente Petrolero or Botafogo?

Botafogo hold a slight form advantage away (50% wins) over Independiente Petrolero at home (30% wins) in Copa Sudamericana. A competitive fixture with the visitors potentially having the edge.

Will both teams score in the match between Independiente Petrolero and Botafogo?

Possibly — Botafogo regularly see both teams score away (80%), while Independiente Petrolero are lower at home (50%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Independiente Petrolero and Botafogo?

Possibly — Independiente Petrolero frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Botafogo are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Independiente Petrolero or Botafogo?

Botafogo have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of away games compared to Independiente Petrolero's 10% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Independiente Petrolero and Botafogo?

Independiente Petrolero have seen Over 8.5 Corners in 50% of home games, Botafogo in 60% of away games in Copa Sudamericana. The corner stats don't point strongly in either direction.

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