Sampaio Corrêa-RJ v Botafogo: line-ups and where to watch | OneFootball

Botafogo will face Sampaio Corrêa this Sunday, in the second round of the Campeonato Carioca. The match will take place at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Lourival Gomes.

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Where to watch

The match will be broadcast on Ge TV, Sportv and Premiere.

Team News

The Alvinegros started the State Championship well. With a team made up almost entirely of youngsters, Botafogo defeated Portuguesa. For this match, coach Rodrigo Bellão has already stated that no professional players will travel to the Região dos Lagos. Therefore, only the U-20 players will take the field.

On the other side, Sampaio Corrêa is looking for their first points. The team was defeated by Nova Iguaçu in their debut. The home side needs a good result to avoid complications in the fight for a spot in the Carioca quarterfinals.

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Probable lineups

SAMPAIO CORRÊA: Zé Carlos, Lucas Carvalho, Daniel Nunes, Meirelles and Guilherme; Pablo, Alexandre Souza and Luan Gama; Matheus Iacovelli, Octávio and Elias Coach: Alfredo Sampaio

BOTAFOGO: Raul; Kadu, Danillo, Justino and Gabriel Abdias; Bernardo Valim, Marquinhos and Felipe Januário; Kauan Toledo, Caio Valle and Arthur Izaque Coach: Rodrigo Bellão (assistant)

Refereeing

Referee: Julio Cesar de Oliveira Assistants: Carlos Henrique Cardoso and Danilo Oliveira da Silva VAR: Rodrigo Carvalhaes de Miranda

Match Details

Match: Sampaio Corrêa-RJ vs Botafogo Competition: Campeonato Carioca – 2nd round Venue: Estádio Lourival Gomes, Saquarema (RJ) Date and time: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 8:30 PM (Brasília time) Referee: Julio Cesar de Oliveira Assistants: Carlos Henrique Cardoso and Danilo Oliveira da Silva VAR: Rodrigo Carvalhaes de Miranda

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