Botafogo FR vs EC Bahia, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Botafogo FR vs EC Bahia — Serie A at Engenhao.
- Botafogo FR 34 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
- EC Bahia 34 games · 53 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 35 | 51 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | Sao Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 35 | 41 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | EC Bahia | H | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Apr | CR Flamengo | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Club Universitario de Deportes | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Apr | EC Juventude | H | 5–1 | W |
| 19 Apr | AC Goianiense | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Apr | Cruzeiro EC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | Botafogo FR | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Apr | Gremio FBPA | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Apr | EC Vitoria | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Apr | Fluminense FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | SC Internacional | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | CA Mineiro | H | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Botafogo FR | EC Bahia | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #6 |
| 42 | Points | 53 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 11 / 9 / 14 | W / D / L | 14 / 11 / 9 |
| 46 | Scored | 50 |
| 53 | Conceded | 45 |
| -7 | GD | +5 |
| 1.24 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 32% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
32%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
Botafogo FR are 11th (42 pts). EC Bahia are 6th (53 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
6/6
16-30
3/5
31-45
5/6
46-60
5/5
61-75
4/4
76+
9/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
EC Bahia
0-15
5/3
16-30
4/6
31-45
10/7
46-60
3/2
61-75
5/7
76+
9/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 10 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 6 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G | 1 A |
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 11 G | 2 A |
| Jean Lucas | 4 G | 4 A |
| Erick | 4 G | |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. EC Bahia kicks off things out of here…
- 5' EC Bahia is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, John is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
- 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with EC Bahia winning 0% of all matches.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' EC Bahia looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 30' EC Bahia is showing some good football. However, EC Bahia are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 35 minutes.
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Kanu argues furiously but the card stands.
- 41' EC Bahia fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' The whistle greets Hugo Flahaut as he departs to be replaced by Cuiabano.
- 48' GOAL! Everaldo fires home to make it 0-1!
- 53' Jeffinho has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 57' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Oscar Romero comes on to replace Luiz Henrique.
- 62' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 63' The deadlock is broken! Jeffinho gets on the scoresheet on 63 minutes.
- 68' It looks like no one’s ball. EC Bahia is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 72' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 72 minute. Jeffinho leaves to be changed by Diego Hernandez.
- 77' It’s gonna be a card for Rezende.
- 78' A change in the EC Bahia ranks — Thaciano exits the field as Rafael Ratao enters on 78.
- 81' Bastos catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 81.
- 82' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Damian Suarez is withdrawn and Alexander Barboza gets his opportunity.
- 86' Magnificent from Rafael Ratao! That is 47 goals in 20 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' Alexander Barboza picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- EC Bahia celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 11
- 22
- 10
- 12
- 3
- 17
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7
Luiz Henrique ↓ Oscar Romero 57'
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5
Danilo Barbosa ↓ Gregore 72'
- 15
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16
Hugo Flahaut ↓ Cuiabano 46'
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47
Jeffinho ↓ Diego Hernandez 72'
Bench
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26
Gregore ↑ 72'
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20
Alexander Barboza ↑ 82'
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70
Oscar Romero ↑ 57'
- 8
- 1
- 97
- 32
-
66
Cuiabano ↑ 46'
-
77
Diego Hernandez ↑ 72'
- 4
- 67
Coach
Artur Jorge
EC Bahia Lineups
4-1-2-1-2Starting XI
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Thaciano ↓ Rafael Ratao 78'
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Everton Ribeiro ↓ Rezende 57'
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- –
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Cauly ↓ Gabriel Teixeira 78'
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Everaldo ↓ Ademir Santos 57'
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Caio Alexandre ↓ Carlos De Pena 72'
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- –
Bench
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Ademir Santos ↑ 57'
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- –
- –
- –
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Rafael Ratao ↑ 78'
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Carlos De Pena ↑ 72'
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Gabriel Teixeira ↑ 78'
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Rezende ↑ 57'
Coach
Rogério Ceni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vitor Jacare | 2 |
| Diego Costa | 2 |
| Kieza | 2 |
| Elber | 2 |
| Jeffinho | 2 |
| Kieza | 2 |
| Rodrigo Nestor | 1 |
| Edigar Junio | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.68
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53
EC Bahia xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or EC Bahia 73% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: EC Bahia win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.21
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
66%
Draw or EC Bahia
61%
Botafogo FR or EC Bahia
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: EC Bahia win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 0
5.7%
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
5.4%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | EC Bahia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.