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

Botafogo takes the field to face Boavista this Saturday at 9:00 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Elcyr Resende, in Saquarema (RJ), for the first leg of the Taça Rio semifinals, which grants a spot in the Copa Sul-Sudeste. 

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Where to watch Boavista vs Botafogo?

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

Team news

For Botafogo, who were eliminated by Flamengo in the Carioca, the Taça Rio is an opportunity to give some youngsters a chance to play, since the focus is on Wednesday’s match against Nacional Potosí in the Copa Libertadores. In addition, it could ease some of the pressure after a series of defeats this season.

Boavista, on the other hand, eliminated by Madureira in the Campeonato Carioca, is aiming for a spot in the next Série D of the Brazilian Championship and in the Copa do Brasil.

Probable lineups

Boavista

Maticoli, Cesinha, Caran, Jesus, and Tito; Couto, Leandrinho, Felipinho, Isael, and Lucas; Brunão Coach: Gilson Kleina

Botafogo

Cristhian Loor, Kauãn Branco, Ythallo, and Justino; Kadu, Arthur Novaes, Marquinhos, Edenílson, and Jhoan Hernández; Kauan Toledo and Kadir Coach: Martín Anselmi

Refereeing

Main referee: Pierry Dias dos Santos

Assistants: Thiago de Oliveira Exposito and Fábio Ramo França

VAR: Pathrice Corrêa Maia

Match details

Match: Boavista vs Botafogo

Competition: Taça Rio – Semifinal (first leg)

Date and time: Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time)

Venue: Estádio de São Januário, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

Broadcast: SporTV and Premiere

By Gazeta Press*

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