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Botafogo FR vs RB Bragantino, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Botafogo FR
4 – 1
Full Time
RB Bragantino
Sat 30 Aug 2025 · 21:30 UTC Estadio Nilton Santos HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 39' Lucas Barbosa
Y 90' Nathan

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs RB Bragantino — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 22 33
6 Cruzeiro EC 22 33
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 SC Corinthians Paulista 22 32
9 Coritiba FBC 23 31
10 Botafogo FR 21 30
11 CA Mineiro 21 29
12 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
13 EC Vitoria 22 26
14 Gremio FBPA 21 25
15 SC Internacional 22 23
16 Mirassol FC 21 23
17 Santos FC 21 22
18 CR Vasco da Gama 21 22
19 Clube do Remo 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 21 10

Head-to-Head

8
3
2
Botafogo FR 13 games · Avg 2.5 goals RB Bragantino
Last 5 meetings
2025-08-30 Botafogo FR 4–1 RB Bragantino 2025-04-12 RB Bragantino 1–0 Botafogo FR 2024-10-26 RB Bragantino 0–1 Botafogo FR 2024-06-26 Botafogo FR 2–1 RB Bragantino 2024-03-14 RB Bragantino 1–1 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Aug RB Bragantino H 4–1 W
24 Aug EC Juventude A 3–1 W
17 Aug SE Palmeiras H 0–1 L
09 Aug Fortaleza EC A 5–0 W
03 Aug Cruzeiro EC H 0–2 L
26 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–1 D
RB Bragantino
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Aug Botafogo FR A 1–4 L
23 Aug Fluminense FC H 4–2 W
16 Aug Ceará SC A 0–1 L
09 Aug SC Internacional H 1–3 L
03 Aug CA Mineiro A 1–2 L
26 Jul Fortaleza EC A 1–3 L

Season Stats

Botafogo FR RB Bragantino
#10 Position #7
30 Points 32
21 Played 22
8 / 6 / 7 W / D / L 9 / 5 / 8
35 Scored 27
33 Conceded 23
+2 GD +4
1.43 PPG 1.45
38% Win % 41%

Key Stats

69% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
19% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
36% Clean Sheets
RB Bragantino this season

Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts). RB Bragantino are 7th (32 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
RB Bragantino
0-15
1/–
16-30
3/4
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ 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
RB Bragantino
Isidro Pitta 6 G 1 A
Lucas Barbosa 4 G 2 A
Juninho Capixaba 3 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Botafogo FR and RB Bragantino has kicked off!
  • 5' Arthur Cabral has been relatively quiet despite scoring 47 goals in his last 238 appearances.
  • 6' Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira does the damage! The net is bulging and Botafogo FR surge ahead!
  • 11' RB Bragantino fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 15' Jhonatan adds to his 1 season tally! RB Bragantino lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 20' RB Bragantino is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fernando Seabra might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 33' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Newton makes no mistake. 2-1!
  • 38' A quiet spell here at Estadio Nilton Santos. RB Bragantino seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 39' RB Bragantino receives a card for a hard tackle on 39.
  • 44' Eric Ramires is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Botafogo FR tonight.
  • 46' Davi Gomes is replacing Lucas Barbosa for the RB Bragantino side.
  • 47' Brilliant from the ! Jefferson Savarino makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 45.
  • 52' Jeffinho has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 57' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 62' A change in the RB Bragantino ranks — Ignacio Laquintana exits the field as Henry Mosquera enters on 62.
  • 63' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Jeffinho has done his job and it is now time for Alvaro Montoro to step up.
  • 68' With 0 assists to his name this season, David Loiola is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
  • 73' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RB Bragantino that had 252 games and scored 339 goals.
  • 74' Fernando is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eduardo Sasha at the 74 minute mark.
  • 76' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Marlon Freitas comes on to replace Newton.
  • 81' RB Bragantino are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 84' The supporters are chanting for Mateo Ponte. He replaces Vitinho on 84 minute.
  • 89' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Fernando Seabra will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nathan on 90.
  • Another three points for Botafogo FR.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Davide Ancelotti

RB Bragantino Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Seabra

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Carlos Eduardo 4
Matheus Babi 2
Thiago Borbas 2
Jhonatan 1
Joao Victor 1
Alerrandro 1
Lucas Evangelista 1
Claudinho 1

Head to Head

2025-08-30 Botafogo FR 4–1 RB Bragantino 2025-04-12 RB Bragantino 1–0 Botafogo FR 2024-10-26 RB Bragantino 0–1 Botafogo FR 2024-06-26 Botafogo FR 2–1 RB Bragantino 2024-03-14 RB Bragantino 1–1 Botafogo FR

Botafogo FR Form

2025-08-30 Botafogo FR 4–1 RB Bragantino W 2025-08-24 EC Juventude 1–3 Botafogo FR W 2025-08-17 Botafogo FR 0–1 SE Palmeiras L 2025-08-09 Fortaleza EC 0–5 Botafogo FR W 2025-08-03 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cruzeiro EC L 2025-07-26 Botafogo FR 1–1 SC Corinthians Paulista D

RB Bragantino Form

2025-08-30 Botafogo FR 4–1 RB Bragantino L 2025-08-23 RB Bragantino 4–2 Fluminense FC W 2025-08-16 Ceará SC 1–0 RB Bragantino L 2025-08-09 RB Bragantino 1–3 SC Internacional L 2025-08-03 CA Mineiro 2–1 RB Bragantino L 2025-07-26 Fortaleza EC 3–1 RB Bragantino L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.78 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19 RB Bragantino xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR53% Draw24% RB Bragantino23%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
78%
Draw or RB Bragantino
47%
Botafogo FR or RB Bragantino
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR36% Draw44% RB Bragantino20%
Actual: Botafogo FR win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
8.4%
2 – 0
8%
0 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push RB Bragantino covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 15% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 22% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 14% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
RB Bragantino keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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