Juventude vs Botafogo Prediction: Tough game for Botafogo

Juventude vs Botafogo: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on August 25, 2025

Botafogo was eliminated in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 and will now face Juventude, a team motivated by recent results.

Juventude: Form and statistics

In midweek, Juventude beat Vasco da Gama 2-0 at home and is now closer to escaping the relegation zone. Since coach Thiago Carpini arrived at the club, the Gaúchos have defeated Corinthians and Vasco at home and drawn away to Vitória, their first point on the road. The Ju couldn't have started the game against Vasco better, as Lucas Piton handled the ball in his area just 50 seconds into the game. The 44-year-old veteran Nenê converted the penalty and did not celebrate, as he was a Vasco player for several years of his long career. Nenê had already scored the decisive penalty against Vitória in the previous round and once again scored an important goal for Juventude. In the 16th minute, Gabriel Taliari made it 2-0 after appearing behind the defenders to seal the result. The Cariocas had an overwhelming ball possession, but Juventude managed to retain the lead until the end without any major problems.

Juventude: Lineup

Center back Cipriano is back after suspension.

🔖Juventude starting lineup (4-4-2)

Jandrei – Reginaldo, Abner, Wilker Ángel, Hermes – Jadson, Caíque, Batalla, Mandaca - Nenê, Taliari

⛔️Out: Gilberto, Marcos Paulo, Ewerthon, Rodrigo Sam, Lucas Fernandes, Natã, Giovanny, Emerson Galego (injured)

👤Head Coach: Thiago Carpini

Botafogo: Form and statistics

The Lone Star team had a real nightmare last week. In the league, Davide Ancelotti left several key players on the bench against Palmeiras, planning for the Copa Libertadores match against LDU Quito, but the Italian's strategy backfired completely. Botafogo lost 1-0 at home to the Verdão and is now further away from first place. The title holder is in fifth place with 29 points, 14 behind Flamengo, the leader of the Brasileirão. In midweek, the Cariocas traveled to Ecuador to face LDU Quito in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 and played poorly, losing 2-0. Botafogo had won 1-0 in the first game and needed a draw to qualify for the quarter-finals. However, by the 7th minute, the home team was already leading 1-0, and Botafogo was never able to mount a comeback. The Ecuadorians made it 2-0 in the 60th minute with a penalty and eliminated the defending champions of the competition. Davide Ancelotti's team has the Copa do Brasil as its only chance to win something this season, as the Série A seems an unattainable goal. Botafogo is now under massive pressure against Juventude. The last Rio de Janeiro team to win at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium was Vasco in 2009. Botafogo has not beaten Juventude away from home since 2001, so the Cariocas will have a tricky task.

Botafogo: Lineup

David Ricardo has recovered from his injury.

🔖Botafogo starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

John – Vitinho, Alexander Barboza, David Ricardo, Alex Telles – Marlon Freitas, Danilo – Artur, Savarino, Montoro – Arthur Cabral

⛔️Out: Cuiabano, Kaio Pantaleão, Bastos (injured)

👤Head Coach: Davide Ancelotti

Juventude vs Botafogo: Head-to-head statistics

The two clubs have met 26 times, and the head-to-head record shows how Botafogo struggles against Juventude. Both clubs have won nine games, and on eight occasions, the matches ended in a draw. Botafogo's last away win against the Gaúchos was in 2001, but that match took place at the Centenário, the stadium of Caxias, Juventude's rival. Botafogo has not won at the Alfredo Jaconi since 1996, almost thirty years ago.

Juventude vs Botafogo: Betting tips & Odds

• The BTTS-YES bet has won six times in the last seven meetings between Juventude and Botafogo. You can bet on both teams to score (BTTS-YES) for 1.95 at Betway;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won 21 times in Botafogo's previous 23 away games. You can bet on a match with no more than two goals (TU 2.5) for 1.67 at 1xBet;
• Juventude has not lost at home against Botafogo since 2001. You can bet that Juventude won't lose (1X) for 1.84 at 1xBet.

Juventude vs Botafogo match prediction 25 August 2025

It is not easy to predict this result. Juventude is a modest team but is confident with its recent performances. On the other hand, Botafogo is a talented squad that is going through a bad patch. The Cariocas have not beaten Juventude away from home since 2001. In fact, to reinforce this idea, Juventude has not lost at home to a Rio de Janeiro club since 2009. In midweek, Juventude beat Vasco da Gama at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium, keeping the tradition alive. A reaction is likely from the Botafogo players after their elimination from the Copa Libertadores, which, in theory, increases the chances of Ancelotti's team. I'm going to bet on a match with a maximum of two goals to leave several outcomes open.

Our match prediction: TU 2.5 for 1.67 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: Draw for 3.25 at Betway.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1-1 for 6.5 at Bet365.