Botafogo vs Bragantino Prediction
🔊 In the 22nd round at the "Nilton Santos," we're set for a thrilling Serie A clash: Botafogo host Red Bull Bragantino. The hosts are holding strong in the upper part of the table, currently sitting in fifth place. The Bulls from Bragança are close behind, just a couple of points away, but their inconsistency has hindered their climb. A recent cup encounter ended in favor of the home side, giving the visitors a chance for revenge. This is a matchup between table neighbors, with not just points at stake, but also a psychological edge in the race for the Copa Libertadores spots.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 06 August 2025 and ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (with Bragantino as the home side):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Botafogo and Bragantino:
- 15 matches played;
- home victories - 9, away victories - 2, draws - 4;
- goals scored - 21 to 12;
- average total in the first half - 1.07, in the second half - 1.13;
- average total goals per match - 2.2.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Botafogo Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals, featuring Vasco da Gama at home against Botafogo. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 16 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 7.
⭐ In Caxias do Sul, Botafogo showcased their character in a match against Juventude. The hosts took the lead through Batalha, but the "Lone Star" quickly leveled the score as Telles calmly converted a penalty. The second half was decided by a substitution: debutant Chris Ramos came off the bench and scored twice in ten minutes, turning a challenging game into a commanding 3-1 victory for the visitors. For Ancelotti's side, these are not just crucial points in the league race but also a significant confidence boost ahead of upcoming challenges.
🏆 This newfound confidence proved useful in the Brazilian Cup, where in the first leg of the quarterfinal against Vasco da Gama, Botafogo secured a 1-1 draw away from home. Arthur Cabral put the visitors ahead early on, but the opposition quickly equalized. The match at São Januário ended without a winner, leaving the semi-final spot to be decided in the return leg at Nilton Santos, where Ancelotti's team will have a significant advantage.
Match Results: Botafogo
Bragantino Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in Serie A - Round 21, facing Bragantino as the home side and Fluminense as the visitors. The match concluded with a 4-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Bragantino vs Fluminense):
- possession: 36% vs 64%;
- corners: 2 vs 11;
- fouls: 18 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 7.
🐂 Bragantino have finally broken their prolonged losing streak. In the match against Fluminense, the team came out firing from the start - quick goals from John John and Eduardo Sasha set the tone. After the break, Ignacio Laquintana extended the lead, and in the closing moments, Davi Gomes sealed the deal with a 4-2 victory. This triumph marked the Bulls' first win in ten matches, snapping a painful run of eight consecutive defeats. For Bragantino, this is more than just three points; it's a breath of fresh air and a chance to reboot their season.
🏆 It's important to note that Bragantino are no longer in the Brazilian Cup - they were knocked out in the Round of 16 by their upcoming opponents, Botafogo. That series ended with a clean sweep defeat of 0-3 on aggregate: first a 0-2 loss in Rio, followed by a 0-1 defeat at home in Bragança.
Match Results: Bragantino
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters - 15;
- First-half wins for the home team - 2; for the away team - 0; draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.07;
- Today's home side averages 0.6 goals, while the visitors average 0.47.
First-half statistics: Botafogo (home) vs Bragantino (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 10;
- Wins: 5 (55.56%) vs 3 (30%);
- Losses: 3 (33.33%) vs 5 (50%);
- Draws: 1 (11.11%) vs 2 (20%);
- Average goals scored: 1.33 vs 1.1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.56 vs 0.6.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Wins: 4 vs 1;
- Losses: 3 vs 6;
- Draws: 3 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.5 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 1.1).
- Bragantino have conceded in the first half in 6 of their last 7 matches.
- Bragantino have conceded in the first half in 5 consecutive matches (Brazil Serie A).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 15;
- Home wins - 9, Away wins - 2, Draws - 4.
Statistics: Botafogo vs Bragantino
- Matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 21;
- Victories: 9 vs 9;
- Win percentage: 47% vs 43%;
- Losses: 5 vs 9;
- Draws: 5 vs 3.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 1;
- Losses: 3 vs 8;
- Draws: 2 vs 1.
- Bragantino cover a +1.5 handicap in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head meetings.
- Bragantino cover a +1.5 handicap on the road in 10 of their last 11 matches (Brazil Serie A).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home side today averages - 1.4 goals, the visitors - 0.8;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.2;
- Both teams scored: overall - 8 times; at the home team's ground - 4 times.
Statistics: Botafogo vs Bragantino
- Average total in the tournament: 2 vs 2.57;
- Average goals scored: 1.37 vs 1.24;
- Average total in the first half: 0.53 vs 0.62;
- Average total in the second half: 0.84 vs 0.62;
- Botafogo: average total at home in the tournament - 1.56;
- Bragantino: average total away in the tournament - 1.1;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 0.8) vs 1 (away - 0.4).
- Botafogo score over 1.5 goals at home in five consecutive head-to-head matches.
Corner Prediction
Botafogo: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.74; at home - 5.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.4; at home - 5.
Bragantino: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.67, away - 4.2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.7; away - 3.4.
- Bragantino take fewer than 4.5 corners in five consecutive head-to-head matches.
Card Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4 (2 for the home side and 2 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 3.72 (1.29 for the home side and 2.43 for the visitors).
Botafogo: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.05; at home - 1.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.2; at home - 2.
Bragantino: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.67, away - 3.2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.8; away - 3.2.
- Total over 3.5 yellow cards has occurred in six of Botafogo's last seven home matches.
- Total over 3.5 yellow cards has occurred in ten of Bragantino's last eleven away matches.
- Total over 3.5 yellow cards has occurred in eight of Bragantino's last nine matches.
- Total over 3.5 yellow cards has occurred in six of Bragantino's last seven matches (Brazil Serie A).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 15;
- Both teams have scored overall - eight times;
- At the home team's ground - four times.
Statistics: Botafogo vs Bragantino
- Total matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 21;
- Total matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 12;
- BTTS for Botafogo at home - three times (33%);
- BTTS for Bragantino away - six times (60%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: three vs six;
- BTTS for Botafogo at home - once (20%);
- BTTS for Bragantino away - twice (40%).
Editor's Prediction
In conclusion, the upcoming match promises to be intense and high-scoring. Botafogo arrive in good spirits: a convincing victory over Juventude and a draw with Vasco da Gama in the Copa do Brasil have boosted team morale, while playing at home adds a significant advantage. Bragantino finally broke their losing streak with a vibrant win against Fluminense, but their earlier exit at the hands of Botafogo in the Copa do Brasil and inconsistent form in recent rounds cast doubt on their stability.
The head-to-head history also favors the hosts: in the last 10 encounters between these teams, Botafogo have won seven times, with two draws and just one loss. All signs point to the hosts as the favorites for this clash. Final pick: Botafogo win.
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