Botafogo v Boavista: where to watch and probable line-ups | OneFootball

After winning the first leg 2-0 in Saquarema, Botafogo will try to secure a spot in the final of the Taça Rio this Saturday, when they host Boavista for the second leg of the semifinals. The match will take place from 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Nilton Santos Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ).

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Where to watch Botafogo vs Boavista?

The match between Botafogo and Boavista will be broadcast on Sportv (cable TV) and Premiere (Pay-per-view).

Team news

With the result from the first match, the Alvinegro can lose by up to one goal and still advance. The team from the Região dos Lagos needs to win by two goals to force a penalty shootout or win by a larger margin to qualify directly.

Botafogo is going through a period of scrutiny. Despite advancing to the third stage of the Libertadores, the team was criticized for their poor performance in the 2-0 win over Bolivia's Nacional Potosí. In addition, up until the first leg against Boavista, they had suffered a streak of six consecutive defeats.

Probable lineups

⚫⚪Botafogo⚪⚫

Raul, Kadu, Justino, Ythallo and Jhoan Hernández; Arthur Novaes, Edenílson, Nathan Fernandes and Artur; Lucas Villalba and Kadir. Coach: Martín Anselmi

🟢⚪Boavista⚪🟢

Lucas Maticoli, Cesinha, Bruno Jesus and Guilherme Lacerda and Tito; Kadu, Fernando and Isael; Fellipinho, Brunão and Lucas Silva. Coach: Gilson Kleina

Refereeing

Main referee: João Gonçalves Fernandes Assistants: Wallace Barros Santos and Marcelo Araújo Ossimo VAR: Paulo Renato da Silva Coelho

Match details

Match: Botafogo vs Boavista Competition: Taça Rio – Semifinal (second leg) Date and time: Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Broadcast: Sportv and Premiere

By Gazeta Press*

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