- 07 March 2026, Botafogo vs Bangu AC RJ, 3-1, Win
- 28 February 2026, Botafogo vs Boavista SC RJ, 0-0, Draw
- 22 February 2026, Boavista SC RJ vs Botafogo, 0-2, Win
- 15 February 2026, Botafogo vs Regatas Flamengo RJ, 1-2, Lose
- 08 February 2026, CR Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo, 2-0, Lose
- 08 March 2026, AA Portuguesa RJ vs Marica FC, 5-2, Lose
- 01 March 2026, Marica FC vs Nova Iguacu FC, 2-2, Draw
- 26 February 2026, Sampaio Correa RJ vs Marica FC, 2-1, Lose
- 23 February 2026, Marica FC vs AA Portuguesa RJ, 0-2, Lose
- 16 February 2026, Nova Iguacu FC vs Marica FC, 0-1, Win
In the Campeonato Carioca A fixture on January 11, 2025, Marica FC secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Botafogo RJ. Marica FC's early goal, scored just under four minutes into the match, set the tone and put Botafogo RJ on the back foot from the start. Despite Botafogo RJ dominating possession and creating more set-piece opportunities with 8 corner kicks compared to Marica's zero, they struggled to convert these into goals due to resilient defending from Marica.
Botafogo RJ's inability to capitalize on their numerous corners, paired with Marica FC's disciplined defensive organization, was pivotal. Additionally, Marica's effective shot accuracy was crucial, capitalizing on counter-attack opportunities for both goals. Botafogo RJ experienced setbacks, not only with Marica's second goal early in the second half but also with their failure to convert any of their attempts aside from their late goal, which missed further comeback chances.
The match saw Marica FC reduced to ten men following a red card in the second half, offering Botafogo RJ numerical superiority. However, Botafogo struggled to maximize this advantage until their solitary goal in the 91st minute. Despite a later resurgence, including applying pressure with more shots on target and controlling the game's pace post-red card, their finishing was inefficient. Marica's initial disciplined play and opportunistic scoring before the red card proved decisive, coupled with a standout defensive effort that held firm under Botafogo's attempts, ultimately sealing their victory.
Form Guide
| Win | 3-1 | Botafogo vs Bangu AC RJ | |
| Draw | 0-0 | Botafogo vs Boavista SC RJ | |
| Win | 0-2 | Boavista SC RJ vs Botafogo | |
| Lose | 1-2 | Botafogo vs Regatas Flamengo RJ | |
| Lose | 2-0 | CR Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 6:5
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.2
- Botafogo has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 6:5, scoring 1.2 goals average
| Lose | 5-2 | AA Portuguesa RJ vs Marica FC | |
| Draw | 2-2 | Marica FC vs Nova Iguacu FC | |
| Lose | 2-1 | Sampaio Correa RJ vs Marica FC | |
| Lose | 0-2 | Marica FC vs AA Portuguesa RJ | |
| Win | 0-1 | Nova Iguacu FC vs Marica FC |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 6:11
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.2
- Marica FC has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 6:11, scoring 1.2 goals average
Botafogo H2H Marica FC
| Home game | Botafogo | 1 | 2 | Marica FC | Away game | Campeonato Carioca A |
- PLAYED
- 1
- WINS
- 0
- GOALS
- 1:2
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.00
- Botafogo lost once in head-to-head matches
- Teams played one times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 1:2; average goals per match – 1.00
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