Botafogo RJ vs Nacional Potosi: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Botafogo prepare to host Nacional Potosi on February 26, 2026, with kick-off at 01:30, this SOUTH AMERICA: Copa Libertadores, Qualifying rounds fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Botafogo, currently 39th in the standings with 0 points from 1 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.

Nacional Potosi, sitting 5th with 3 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Botafogo and Nacional Potosi have favored Nacional Potosi, with Nacional Potosi claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Nacional Potosi, Botafogo recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Linck, Telles, Barboza, Bastos, Ponte, Vitinho, Montoro, Newton, Davi , Barrera, Martins. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Nacional Potosi's last outing came against Botafogo, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 5-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Galindo, Torrico, Demiquel, Restrepo, Baldomar, Azogue. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Botafogo are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Botafogo and Nacional Potosi are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Botafogo's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Nacional Potosi's games average 1 goals, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 0% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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