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In a thrilling CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage match held on May 14, 2025, Botafogo emerged victorious against Estudiantes de La Plata with a final score of 3-2 at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Botafogo, playing a 4-4-2 formation, dominated possession with 58.8% and unleashed 20 total shots, 6 of which were on target. Rwan Seco opened the scoring for the home side in the 42nd minute, followed by Igor Jesus in the 52nd minute and Artur sealing the win in the 85th minute. Estudiantes de La Plata, in a 5-4-1 formation, struggled to maintain possession at 41.2% and only managed 7 total shots, with 4 finding the target. Tiago Palacios scored both goals for the Argentinian side in the 62nd minute via a penalty and again in the 77th minute.
The match saw Botafogo commit 7 fouls and receive 1 yellow card, while Estudiantes de La Plata committed an equal number of fouls but received 3 yellow cards. Botafogo's goalkeeper made 2 saves, while Estudiantes' keeper made 3. The AI-powered pre-game prediction anticipated a Botafogo win, and the actual result aligned with this forecast. Before the game, Botafogo's win probability was predicted at 38.7% compared to Estudiantes' 32.9%, with a 28.3% chance of a draw. This victory showcases Botafogo's strong home form, continuing their positive run after a dominant 4-0 win against Internacional in the Brazilian Serie A.
However, they did suffer a recent away loss to Bahia. Estudiantes de La Plata's form has been inconsistent, with a recent 3-0 win against Universidad de Chile in the same competition contrasting with a 2-0 loss to Rosario Central in their domestic league. Botafogo's next challenge is a derby against Flamengo in the Brazilian Serie A, a team in good form themselves, having won three of their last five matches, including a recent 1-0 victory over Bahia. Botafogo will need to be at their best to overcome Flamengo, especially considering their recent head-to-head record where Flamengo has had the upper hand. The game against Estudiantes served as a crucial win for Botafogo in their Libertadores campaign, adding to their previous 2-1 victory over Carabobo, and will give them confidence heading into the derby. Before this game, Botafogo lost to Estudiantes 1-0 in Argentina.

On May 14, 2025, all eyes will be on Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro as Botafogo and Estudiantes de La Plata clash in a CONMEBOL Libertadores match. According to AI, Botafogo is predicted to win, despite having a slightly lower team rate (0.559) compared to Estudiantes (0.604), based on their recent performance. While Botafogo holds a 38.7% win probability, Estudiantes isn't far behind at 32.9%, suggesting a tightly contested match. Botafogo's recent form has been strong, particularly in their domestic league, fuelled by the Brazilian rising star, Matheus Nascimento, whose pace and clinical finishing have been vital. However, Estudiantes, led by their experienced midfielder, Enzo Pérez, will be looking to avenge their previous defeat against Botafogo and improve from the poor performance in Argentinian League. The AI also indicates a 28.3% chance of a draw, hinting at a potentially tactical battle. With both teams vying for a crucial victory in the Libertadores, expect a thrilling encounter.