EC Bahia vs Botafogo FR, 2018
Overview
Match Preview
EC Bahia vs Botafogo FR — Serie A .
- EC Bahia 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Leandro Bizzio Marinho
- Referee Daniel Luis Marques
- Referee Daniel Paulo Ziolli
- Referee Evandro de Melo Lima
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun | Botafogo FR | H | 3–3 | D |
| 08 Jun | Parana Clube | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Jun | Parana Clube | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Jun | Gremio FBPA | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Jun | Gremio FBPA | H | 0–2 | L |
| 31 May | CR Flamengo | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun | EC Bahia | A | 3–3 | D |
| 07 Jun | Ceará SC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Jun | Ceará SC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Jun | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Jun | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 May | Sao Paulo FC | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| EC Bahia | Botafogo FR | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #10 |
| 33 | Points | 30 |
| 22 | Played | 21 |
| 8 / 9 / 5 | W / D / L | 8 / 6 / 7 |
| 29 | Scored | 35 |
| 25 | Conceded | 33 |
| +4 | GD | +2 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 36% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
EC Bahia are 5th (33 pts). Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
EC Bahia
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
3/4
46-60
2/–
61-75
3/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 7 G | 1 A |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against EC Bahia and Botafogo FR has kicked off!
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Claudio Prates will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. EC Bahia needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Elton is clearly more than just a goal scorer for EC Bahia.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' The 32-year-old Brenner has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His EC Bahia side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' Botafogo FR looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nino Paraiba made 329 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' Botafogo FR are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both EC Bahia and Botafogo FR are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 60' Botafogo FR has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 65' The home supporters are growing impatient. EC Bahia must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 70' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 75' It is a cagey affair so far. EC Bahia in their trying to find a way past Botafogo FR's compact .
- 80' Botafogo FR are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 85' Brazil international Lucas Fonseca has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 90' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
EC Bahia Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 1
- 28
- 3
- 2
- 10
- 17
-
20
Regis ↓ Agustin Allione 55'
- 7
- 14
-
26
Gregore ↓ Geovane Itinga 88'
Bench
- 33
- 15
- 13
-
8
Agustin Allione ↑ 55'
-
29
Vinicius ↑ 46'
- 19
- 5
- 32
- 27
- 37
-
39
Geovane Itinga ↑ 88'
- 6
Coach
Claudio Prates
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 4
- 3
- 6
-
5
Rodrigo Lindoso C ↓ Marcelo 67'
- 8
- 2
- 10
-
7
Rodrigo Pimpao ↓ Luiz Fernando 74'
- 9
- 11
Bench
- 12
- 13
- 15
- 14
- 17
- 16
- 22
-
20
Luiz Fernando ↑ 74'
-
21
Marcelo ↑ 67'
-
18
Brenner ↑ 83'
- 19
Coach
Alberto Valentim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Diego Costa | 2 |
| Kieza | 2 |
| Elber | 2 |
| Jeffinho | 2 |
| Kieza | 2 |
| Vitor Jacare | 2 |
| Joao Paulo | 1 |
| Luis Henrique | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Bahia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.08
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 77% + EC Bahia or Botafogo FR 76%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.16
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 3.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 4.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
Double Chance
EC Bahia or Draw
62%
Draw or Botafogo FR
62%
EC Bahia or Botafogo FR
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
7%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.9%
3 – 2
4.8%
2 – 3
4.8%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
3.5%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — EC Bahia
| Handicap | EC Bahia covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 12% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 17% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 17% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 12% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

