Bahia Ba vs Botafogo Prediction
🔊 Tonight, the football arena will host a clash between two Brazilian teams-Bahia and Botafogo. The match promises to be thrilling as both sides are vying for top spots in the standings. Bahia, renowned for their solid defense and consistent home performances, will face Botafogo, who have shown erratic form on the road. Recent match statistics highlight the home team's good form, yet the visitors are not ones to back down easily. Can Bahia maintain their position, or will Botafogo find a way to return home with a victory?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 25 August 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Bahia):
- ball possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 7;
- fouls: 19 vs 21;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 4;
- shots on target: 7 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Bahia and Botafogo:
- 26 matches played;
- home wins - 12, away wins - 8, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 34 to 32;
- average total in the first half - 1.27, second half - 1.27;
- average total goals per match - 2.54.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Bahia Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Copa tournament (home team - Paysandu, away team - Bahia). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here's the game statistics (Bahia vs Paysandu):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 8;
- fouls: 7 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
Bahia are turning heads with their recent performances, having won four of their last five matches to secure 7th place in the league standings. On home turf, the Tricolor have been rock-solid defensively, keeping clean sheets in four consecutive games. However, their attack might not be firing on all cylinders, averaging just one goal per match. In their previous head-to-head clash with Botafogo, the game ended in a goalless draw, highlighting the intense battle between both defensive lines.
Match Results: Bahia
Botafogo FR Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Copa tournament (home team - Botafogo FR, away - Capital CF DF). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:0.
Here are the match stats (Botafogo FR vs Capital CF DF):
- ball possession: 71% vs 29%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 12 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 11 vs 0.
Botafogo head into the match following a mixed bag of results: two wins, two losses, and two draws have them sitting 8th in the table. The "Stars" are struggling on the road, having lost six of their last seven away games and scored less than 1.5 goals in ten consecutive away matches. However, their overall goals conceded remain relatively low, thanks to solid defensive performances. Despite their current challenges, they have the potential to pull off an upset.
Match Results: Botafogo FR
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- home team wins - 12, away team wins - 8, draws - 6.
Statistics: Bahia vs Botafogo FR
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of wins: 2 vs 2;
- win percentage: 33% vs 33%;
- number of losses: 1 vs 2;
- number of draws: 3 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 5 vs 4;
- number of losses: 1 vs 4;
- number of draws: 4 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.31, the guests - 1.23;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.54;
- both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Bahia vs Botafogo FR
- average total in the tournament: 2.17 vs 1.67;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 0.5;
- Bahia: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Botafogo FR: average total away in the tournament - 0;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1) vs 1.2 (away - 0).
- Bahia have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Botafogo FR.
- Bahia have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 home games (Serie A).
- Bahia have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 games.
- Bahia have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 home games.
Prediction on corners
Bahia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.67; at home field - 5.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; at home field - 6.
Botafogo FR: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.33, away - 4.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; away - 3.8.
- Bahia have taken under 5.5 corners in 8 of last 9 games (Serie A).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4 (2 for home team and 2 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.92 (2 for home team and 1.92 for away team).
Bahia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.17; at home - 2.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 1.8.
Botafogo FR: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.17, away - 2.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; away - 2.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Bahia vs Botafogo FR
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Bahia at home - 2 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Botafogo FR away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 1;
- BTTS matches for Bahia at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Botafogo FR away - 0 (0%).
Editorial Prediction
A tense showdown is expected between two closely matched teams, Bahia and Botafogo. The home form of the former gives them an edge, as they rarely lose in front of their fans (unbeaten in 16 out of their last 17 home games). However, given the current trends for both sides-Bahia seldom scores more than 1.5 goals-a reasonable prediction would be to bet on Bahia's individual total under (1.5) goals.
Betting Tips: Bahia - Botafogo FR
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