Portuguesa-RJ v Botafogo: likely line-ups and where to watch | OneFootball

This Thursday, Botafogo faces Portuguesa-RJ in the first round of the Campeonato Carioca. The match will take place at Estádio Luso-Brasileiro, starting at 7:00 PM (Brasília time).

Where to watch Portuguesa-RJ vs Botafogo

The match will be broadcast on Premiere.

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Team news

Botafogo heads into the 2026 season under the command of Argentine Martín Anselmi. The black-and-white team is working with an eye on the Pre-Libertadores and the start of the Brasileirão, in addition to the Carioca. Portuguesa-RJ has already started its campaign in the State Championship and faces Botafogo after drawing with Flamengo in a match brought forward from the fifth round, at Maracanã.

Probable lineups

Portuguesa: Douglas Borges; Sávio, Carlos Henrique, Lucas Costa, and Guilherme Santos; Henrique Rocha, João Paulo, Bruno Mota (Romarinho), and Guilherme Silveira; Rhuan and Léo Muchacho Coach: Felipe Surian

Botafogo: Neto; Alexander Barboza, Marçal, and Newton; Vitinho, Danilo, Allan, and Alex Telles; Montoro, Correa, and Arthur Cabral Coach: Martín Anselmi 

Refereeing

Referee: Lucas Coelho Santos Assistants: Rodrigo Figueiredo, Henrique Correa, and Naiara Mendes Tavares VAR: Carlos Eduardo Nunes Braga

Match Details

Match: Portuguesa-RJ vs Botafogo Competition: Campeonato Carioca – 1st Round Date and time: Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Estádio Luso-Brasileiro, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Broadcast: Premiere

*By Gazeta Press

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