Botafogo FR vs RB Bragantino, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Botafogo FR vs RB Bragantino — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.
- Botafogo FR 17 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- RB Bragantino 18 games · 29 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #5 |
| 22 | Points | 29 |
| 17 | Played | 18 |
| 6 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 9 / 2 / 7 |
| 31 | Scored | 25 |
| 31 | Conceded | 19 |
| +0 | GD | +6 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.61 |
| 35% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
12%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
39%
Clean Sheets
RB Bragantino this season
RB Bragantino this season
Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts). RB Bragantino are 5th (29 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
RB Bragantino
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/4
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/1
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ 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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Botafogo FR and RB Bragantino get this one started.
- 5' RB Bragantino are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 6' Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 6 minutes.
- 11' Botafogo FR looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 15' GOAL! Jhonatan scores on 15. Assisted by Nathan
- 20' Botafogo FR currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' The 21-year-old Davi Gomes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 33' What a strike from Newton! The score is 2-1.
- 38' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 39' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Lucas Barbosa.
- 44' It looks surprising RB Bragantino does not make any changes. Jefferson Savarino has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 46' Time for substitution for RB Bragantino. Lucas Barbosa is replaced by Davi Gomes.
- 47' Jefferson Savarino adds to his 3 season tally! Botafogo FR lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
- 52' Fabinho needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 57' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 62' RB Bragantino make a change. Ignacio Laquintana trudges off to be replaced by Henry Mosquera on 62 minutes.
- 63' Botafogo FR make a change. Jeffinho trudges off to be replaced by Alvaro Montoro on 63 minutes.
- 68' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Botafogo FR and RB Bragantino are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 73' RB Bragantino is showing some good football. However, RB Bragantino are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 74' RB Bragantino ring the changes. Eduardo Sasha has done his job and it is now time for Fernando to step up.
- 76' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Newton by Marlon Freitas on 76 minute.
- 81' RB Bragantino fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 84' The crowd applauds Vitinho as he leaves the pitch. Mateo Ponte steps in for Botafogo FR.
- 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' RB Bragantino receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 4-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 98
- 21
- 22
- 10
- 31
-
2
Vitinho ↓ Mateo Ponte 84'
- 35
- 23
- 57
-
47
Jeffinho ↓ Alvaro Montoro 63'
-
28
Newton ↓ Marlon Freitas 76'
Bench
-
7
Artur Guimaraes ↑ 84'
-
30
Joaquin Correa ↑ 84'
- 13
-
17
Marlon Freitas ↑ 76'
- 11
- 24
- 16
-
4
Mateo Ponte ↑ 84'
- 77
-
8
Alvaro Montoro ↑ 63'
- 48
- 26
Coach
Davide Ancelotti
RB Bragantino Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
-
7
Eric Ramires ↓ Gabriel 46'
-
8
Eduardo Sasha ↓ Fernando 74'
- 12
-
21
Lucas Barbosa ↓ Davi Gomes 46'
- 10
-
5
Fabinho ↓ Bruno Praxedes 84'
- 16
- 33
- 45
- 2
Bench
-
6
Gabriel ↑ 46'
- 35
-
11
Fernando ↑ 74'
- 40
-
25
Bruno Praxedes ↑ 84'
- 80
- 4
- 31
- 22
-
30
Henry Mosquera ↑ 62'
-
27
Davi Gomes ↑ 46'
Coach
Fernando Seabra
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Carlos Eduardo | 4 |
| Matheus Babi | 2 |
| Thiago Borbas | 2 |
| Gregore | 1 |
| Ytalo | 1 |
| Eduardo Sasha | 1 |
| Vinicius | 1 |
| Jefferson Savarino | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.83
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.38
RB Bragantino xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 63% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR 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
75%
Draw or RB Bragantino
49%
Botafogo FR or RB Bragantino
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Botafogo FR win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
6.7%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | RB Bragantino covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 20% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
RB Bragantino keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

