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

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2020-21
EC Bahia
1 – 0
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sun 8 Nov 2020 · 21:15 UTC Estadio Governador Roberto Santos HT 45+5' · FT 45+11'
Y 17' Matheus Babi
Gregore 32' Y
Elias 62' Y
Y 84' Bruno Nazario
Y 90' Marcelo Conceicao

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Wagner Reway
  • Referee Fabricio Vilarinho Da Silva
  • Referee Leone Carvalho
  • Referee Jefferson Ferreira de Moraes
  • Referee Edvalter Marinho dos 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

6
3
4
EC Bahia 13 games · Avg 2.4 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2020-11-08 EC Bahia 1–0 Botafogo FR 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

Recent Form

EC Bahia
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Nov Botafogo FR H 1–0 W
01 Nov Santos FC A 1–3 L
19 Oct CA Mineiro H 3–1 W
16 Oct Goiás EC A 1–1 D
11 Oct Fluminense FC A 0–1 L
07 Oct CR Vasco da Gama H 3–0 W
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Nov EC Bahia A 0–1 L
31 Oct Ceará SC H 2–2 D
19 Oct Goiás EC H 0–0 D
14 Oct Gremio FBPA A 1–3 L
11 Oct SC Recife A 2–1 W
08 Oct SE Palmeiras H 2–1 W

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)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
41% Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
19% Clean Sheets
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio Governador Roberto Santos!
  • 5' It looks surprising EC Bahia does not make any changes. Davi Araujo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Davi Araujo is hanging Guilherme Santos on the field on 15 minute.
  • 17' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Matheus Babi.
  • 22' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 27' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 32' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Gregore.
  • 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 42' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lucas Fonseca is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
  • 44' Fessin does the damage! The net is bulging and EC Bahia surge ahead!
  • 49' It looks like no one’s ball. Botafogo FR is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 54' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both EC Bahia and Botafogo FR are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 59' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Botafogo FR winning 0% of all matches.
  • 61' It is a substitution in EC Bahia team. Daniel is replaced by Gilberto on 61 minute.
  • 62' It’s a booking for EC Bahia player. Elias gets a Yellow card.
  • 67' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 68' The crowd applauds Elber as he leaves the pitch. Marco Antonio steps in for EC Bahia.
  • 70' Luiz Otavio is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ze Welison at the 70 minute mark.
  • 71' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Kelvin exits the field as Salomon Kalou enters on 71.
  • 76' Botafogo FR looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 77' EC Bahia manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alesson is hanging Fessin on the field on 77 minute.
  • 81' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Davi Araujo is withdrawn and Eber Bessa gets his opportunity.
  • 82' The Botafogo FR manager makes a substitution. Davi Araujo departs to be replaced by Eber Bessa.
  • 84' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Bruno Nazario on 84 minutes.
  • 89' EC Bahia are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
  • 90' Botafogo FR player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. EC Bahia take all three points.

Lineups

EC Bahia Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mano Menezes

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jeffinho 2
Kieza 2
Vitor Jacare 2
Diego Costa 2
Kieza 2
Elber 2
Artur 1
Everaldo 1

Head to Head

2020-11-08 EC Bahia 1–0 Botafogo FR 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

EC Bahia Form

2020-11-08 EC Bahia 1–0 Botafogo FR W 2020-11-01 Santos FC 3–1 EC Bahia L 2020-10-19 EC Bahia 3–1 CA Mineiro W 2020-10-16 Goiás EC 1–1 EC Bahia D 2020-10-11 Fluminense FC 1–0 EC Bahia L 2020-10-07 EC Bahia 3–0 CR Vasco da Gama W

Botafogo FR Form

2020-11-08 EC Bahia 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2020-10-31 Botafogo FR 2–2 Ceará SC D 2020-10-19 Botafogo FR 0–0 Goiás EC D 2020-10-14 Gremio FBPA 3–1 Botafogo FR L 2020-10-11 SC Recife 1–2 Botafogo FR W 2020-10-08 Botafogo FR 2–1 SE Palmeiras W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.83 EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: EC Bahia to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
EC Bahia56% Draw24% Botafogo FR20%
Actual: EC Bahia win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

EC Bahia or Draw
80%
Draw or Botafogo FR
44%
EC Bahia or Botafogo FR
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
EC Bahia39% Draw44% Botafogo FR17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.3%
0 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
5.8%
3 – 0
5.6%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
5%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 2
3.1%
0 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — EC Bahia

Handicap EC Bahia covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 17% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 23% 46%
-0.5 54% — 46%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 13% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
36% ✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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