Botafogo visits Sampaio Corrêa-RJ this Sunday (18), at 8:30 pm, in a match valid for the first round of the 2026 Carioca Championship. The match marks the beginning of the participation of both teams in the state competition, which is played in a straight points format.
The duel will be held at the Lourival Gomes de Almeida stadium and will be broadcast by Ge TV, SporTV and Premiere, in addition to real-time. Botafogo enters the field under the command of coach Davide Ancelotti, while Sampaio Corrêa has Alfredo Sampaio leading the team.
In the current championship classification, the teams are going through different moments at the beginning of the competition. Botafogo occupies second place in Group B, with 3 points won, the result of a victory, two goals scored and none conceded, maintaining 100% success. Sampaio Corrêa is in sixth place in Group A, still without scoring, having suffered a defeat with one goal scored and three conceded.
Where to watch Sampaio Corrêa-RJ x Botafogo
Technical sheet of Sampaio Corrêa-RJ x Botafogo
- Data: 18/01/2026
- Time: 20h30
- Local: Lourival Gomes de Almeida
- Round: 1
