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Botafogo FR vs EC Bahia, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
Botafogo FR
1 – 2
Full Time
EC Bahia
Thu 1 Oct 2020 · 00:30 UTC Estadio Nilton Santos HT 45+2' · FT 45+8'
Y 25' Juninho Capixaba
Victor Luis 27' Y
Y 57' Marco Antonio
Federico Barrandeguy 67' Y
Federico Barrandeguy 90' R
Y 90' Rossi

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs EC Bahia — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.

Match Details

  • Referee Wagner Reway
  • Referee Savio Pereira
  • Referee Daniel Henrique da Silva Andrade
  • Referee Jose Reinaldo do Nascimento Junior
  • Referee Joao Ennio Sobral

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

Head-to-Head

4
3
6
Botafogo FR 13 games · Avg 2.4 goals EC Bahia
Last 5 meetings
2020-10-01 Botafogo FR 1–2 EC Bahia 2019-09-26 EC Bahia 2–0 Botafogo FR 2019-05-02 Botafogo FR 3–2 EC Bahia 2018-10-20 Botafogo FR 0–1 EC Bahia 2018-06-10 EC Bahia 3–3 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Oct EC Bahia H 1–2 L
27 Sep AC Goianiense A 1–1 D
20 Sep Santos FC H 0–0 D
13 Sep CR Vasco da Gama H 2–3 L
09 Sep CA Paranaense A 1–1 D
05 Sep SC Corinthians Paulista A 2–2 D
EC Bahia
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Oct Botafogo FR A 2–1 W
26 Sep CA Paranaense A 0–1 L
17 Sep SC Corinthians Paulista A 2–3 L
13 Sep AC Goianiense H 0–1 L
10 Sep Grêmio FBPA H 0–2 L
06 Sep SC Internacional A 2–2 D

Season Stats

Botafogo FR EC Bahia
#12 Position #6
22 Points 26
17 Played 17
6 / 4 / 7 W / D / L 7 / 5 / 5
31 Scored 25
31 Conceded 23
+0 GD +2
1.29 PPG 1.53
35% Win % 41%

Key Stats

46% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
12% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
35% Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season

Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts). EC Bahia are 6th (26 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
EC Bahia
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 7 G 2 A
Arthur Cabral 7 G 1 A
Edenilson 4 G 2 A
Matheus Martins 4 G
EC Bahia
Luciano Juba 7 G 1 A
Everaldo 4 G
Willian Jose 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Nilton Santos!
  • 5' EC Bahia fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' Botafogo FR seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' Botafogo FR is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 25' EC Bahia player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 27' The referee shows Botafogo FR player a Yellow card on 27.
  • 32' It looks surprising EC Bahia does not make any changes. Daniel has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 37' Rafael Forster is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for EC Bahia tonight.
  • 42' Goal! Gilberto scores his 45 goal in 325 matches.
  • 46' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Kevin exits the field as Federico Barrandeguy enters on 46.
  • 51' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined EC Bahia backline.
  • 56' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Bruno Nazario is replaced by Matheus Babi.
  • 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Marco Antonio on 57 minutes.
  • 60' The EC Bahia manager makes a substitution. Marco Antonio departs to be replaced by Rossi.
  • 61' The whistle greets Eric Ramires as he departs to be replaced by Ronaldo.
  • 66' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 67' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Federico Barrandeguy on 67 minutes.
  • 68' The crowd applauds Elias as he leaves the pitch. Elber steps in for EC Bahia.
  • 73' Victor Luis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 23 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 75' Time for substitution for EC Bahia. Gilberto is replaced by Saldanha.
  • 80' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 84' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Warley is hanging Carlos Renteria on the field on 84 minute.
  • 84' Elber is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 89' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Federico Barrandeguy on 90 minutes.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paulo Autuori

EC Bahia Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mano Menezes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Elber 2
Jeffinho 2
Kieza 2
Vitor Jacare 2
Diego Costa 2
Kieza 2
Agustin Allione 1
Rafael Ratao 1

Head to Head

2020-10-01 Botafogo FR 1–2 EC Bahia 2019-09-26 EC Bahia 2–0 Botafogo FR 2019-05-02 Botafogo FR 3–2 EC Bahia 2018-10-20 Botafogo FR 0–1 EC Bahia 2018-06-10 EC Bahia 3–3 Botafogo FR

Botafogo FR Form

2020-10-01 Botafogo FR 1–2 EC Bahia L 2020-09-27 AC Goianiense 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2020-09-20 Botafogo FR 0–0 Santos FC D 2020-09-13 Botafogo FR 2–3 CR Vasco da Gama L 2020-09-09 CA Paranaense 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2020-09-05 SC Corinthians Paulista 2–2 Botafogo FR D

EC Bahia Form

2020-10-01 Botafogo FR 1–2 EC Bahia W 2020-09-26 CA Paranaense 1–0 EC Bahia L 2020-09-17 SC Corinthians Paulista 3–2 EC Bahia L 2020-09-13 EC Bahia 0–1 AC Goianiense L 2020-09-10 EC Bahia 0–2 Grêmio FBPA L 2020-09-06 SC Internacional 2–2 EC Bahia D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.76 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.86 EC Bahia xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or EC Bahia 74% + Both teams to score 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR36% Draw26% EC Bahia38%
Actual: EC Bahia win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes70% 0% No30%
Avg goals/match: 3.62
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 30%
70%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
62%
Draw or EC Bahia
64%
Botafogo FR or EC Bahia
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR29% Draw40% EC Bahia31%
Actual: EC Bahia win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 2
4.7%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 1
4.4%
2 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.2%
1 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
4%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push EC Bahia covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 17% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 18% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 12% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
16% ✓
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.