LDU Quito vs Botafogo Prediction: A formidable home record for LDU Quito this year

LDU Quito vs Botafogo: Prediction and odds on the Match on 22 August 2025

LDU Quito have everything to play for as they welcome Botafogo to the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado for the second leg of their Copa Libertadores 2025 Round of 16 tie. The Ecuadorian side trails 1-0 on aggregate after Artur Victor Guimarães’ decisive goal in the first leg. LDU head into this match off the back of a 1-1 draw with Manta in domestic play, while Botafogo are coming off a narrow league defeat to Palmeiras. Their first meeting in Rio was a hard-fought battle, but Botafogo ultimately did just enough to come out on top. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

LDU Quito: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: DLLWW

LDU Quito find themselves in a bit of a fix, going three games without a win after what had been a solid five-match unbeaten run. Their narrow 1-0 defeat to Aucas kicked off this rough path, followed by another league loss and a draw in their last three outings. Still, they remain firmly in second place in the Liga Pro, with 12 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses from 25 games played. In their most recent league match, it was Ramirez who saved the day with a dramatic 97th-minute equalizer to salvage a point for LDU.

In the Copa Libertadores, LDU Quito impressed in the group stage, topping Group C with 3 wins, 2 draws, and just a single defeat. They found the net 8 times and conceded only 4 goals across those six games. However, their Round of 16 first-leg clash against Botafogo didn’t go their way, as Guimarães’ lightning-fast first-minute strike made the difference in Brazil.

Back at home, though, LDU Quito is a different beast. Their record at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado this year has been flawless, with no team managing to beat them on their own turf. Defeating Botafogo won’t be easy, but if there’s a place they can pull it off, it’s at home.

LDU Quito: Lineup

Pablo Andres Sanchez needs his best team for this game, and some players were rested over the weekend just for this game. Pablo Sanchez likes to use two forwards up front. Alex Arce has scored two goals so far for LDU in the Copa Libertadores. Josue Cuero will not be available for this game.

🔖 LDU Probable starting lineup (3-1-4-2)

Gonzalo Valle– Leonel Quinonez, Ricardo Ade, Richard Mina, — Carlos Gruezo— Bryan Ramirez, Villamil, Cornejo, Quintero– Jeison Medina, Lisandro Alzugaray 

👤 Head coach: Pablo Andres Sanchez 

Botafogo: form and statistics

Form in all competitions: LWWWL

It has been a tough season for Botafogo. The Glorious lost almost all of its best players, and this season seems to be one of rebuilding. After seven games with Davide Ancelotti at the helm, six in the league and one in the cup. The Lone Star team has 29 points, 14 fewer than Flamengo and 10 fewer than Flamengo, the two teams leading the league. They also lost their last league game to Palmeiras, with Anderson scoring the only goal of the game. 

In the Copa Libertadores, the Cariocas finished as runners-up in Group A with 4 wins, 2 draws, 3, scoring 8 goals and conceding 5, and earning a total of 12 points from a possible 18. Their away form is good with four victories in their last four home games. Guimaraes was the saviour in their first-leg clash with his lightning-fast first-minute strike, giving Botafogo the all-important win. Botafogo have a very big huddle to overcome at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado on Thursday.

Botafogo: Probable Lineup

Davide Ancelotti is ravaged by injuries, and he might struggle heading into this game. Davide Ancelotti will have to make some changes in defense for this game. John's transfer to West Ham has been canceled, and the goalkeeper might still not play. Marlon Freitas is back, and he captained the squad in the first leg.

🔖Botafogo starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

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

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

👤Head Coach: Davide Ancelotti

LDU Quito vs Botafogo: head to head statistics

The teams have met five times, with Botafogo winning 2 games, LDU winning one, and 2 draws. LDU has the home advantage heading into this game, and the odds are in their favor. 

LDU Quito vs Botafogo: Betting Tips & Odds

• No wins for LDU in their last three games, and the option for LDU to win is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 2.48;
• There have been fewer than 2.5 goals in 4 of their last five meetings, and this option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.66;
• Some experts believe that Botafogo will win, and this option is offered in the Bet365 bookmaker at 3.46 odds;

LDU Quito vs Botafogo match prediction 22 August 2025

Their encounter last season was a cracker with each team winning on their home turf. Botafogo won the first leg encounter on their home turf, and LDU will be hoping to win this encounter on their home turf as well. Most importantly, LDU is yet to lose a home game this year, which makes the chances of them not losing this game high, but a lot is still on the line. LDU Quito will find the net; we can bank on them for a minimum of a goal here. We also expect a very tough game with very few goals. 

Our match prediction is a home total of under 1.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.63 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match is a first-half draw for a coefficient of 1.94 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly, A total of under 10.5 corners for 1.76 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.