EC Bahia vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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EC Bahia vs Botafogo FR — Serie A .
- EC Bahia 17 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 17 games · 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Botafogo FR | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Apr | RB Bragantino | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Dec | Fortaleza EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | Fluminense FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | CA Mineiro | H | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Nov | AC Goianiense | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | EC Bahia | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Apr | Sao Paulo FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Nov | CA Paranaense | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Nov | Santos FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | CA Mineiro | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | Cuiaba EC | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| EC Bahia | Botafogo FR | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #12 |
| 26 | Points | 22 |
| 17 | Played | 17 |
| 7 / 5 / 5 | W / D / L | 6 / 4 / 7 |
| 25 | Scored | 31 |
| 23 | Conceded | 31 |
| +2 | GD | +0 |
| 1.53 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 41% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
12%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
EC Bahia are 6th (26 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
EC Bahia
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and EC Bahia launch into their encounter with Botafogo FR.
- 5' Rezende has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 152 appearances.
- 10' 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.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His EC Bahia side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 29' GOAL! Junior Santos scores on 29.
- 34' It looks like no one’s ball. EC Bahia is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 39' EC Bahia are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Botafogo FR's shape.
- 41' A goal from the Brazil international Vitor Jacare! He fires home on 41 to make it 1-1!
- 42' Vitor Jacare makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and EC Bahia are in front.
- 46' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Adryelson has done his job and it is now time for Philipe Sampaio to step up.
- 51' EC Bahia started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' EC Bahia is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 61' Gabriel Teixeira has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ademir Santos on 61 minute.
- 62' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luis Henrique is hanging Joao Victor on the field on 62 minute.
- 67' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 70' Danilo makes way for Marlon Freitas at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
- 72' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Tiquinho Soares.
- 73' It is a substitution in EC Bahia team. Yago Felipe is replaced by Diego Rosa on 73 minute.
- 78' A stunning finish from Tche Tche — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 83' The travelling Botafogo FR supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 84' Another change for EC Bahia made on 84 minute. David Duarte leaves to be changed by Danielzinho.
- 89' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 89 minutes.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Gabriel Teixeira is booked for EC Bahia — Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — EC Bahia 1-2 Botafogo FR. Honours even.
Lineups
EC Bahia Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Yago Felipe ↓ Diego Rosa 73'
- 7
- 22
-
9
Everaldo ↓ Arthur Sales 73'
-
33
David Duarte ↓ Danielzinho 84'
- 29
-
26
Nicolas Acevedo ↓ Kayky 84'
- 5
- 8
- 6
- 3
Bench
- 19
- 40
- 77
- 79
-
11
Gabriel Teixeira ↑ 61'
-
37
Kayky ↑ 84'
-
10
Danielzinho ↑ 84'
-
14
Arthur Sales ↑ 73'
-
17
Diego Rosa ↑ 73'
- 12
Coach
Renato Paiva
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
-
34
Adryelson ↓ Philipe Sampaio 46'
- 12
-
37
Junior Santos ↓ Matias Segovia 70'
- 2
-
5
Danilo ↓ Marlon Freitas 70'
- 9
- 24
-
18
Lucas Fernandes ↓ Tche Tche 62'
-
7
Joao Victor ↓ Luis Henrique 62'
- 15
- 33
Bench
-
6
Tche Tche ↑ 62'
-
94
Philipe Sampaio ↑ 46'
- 10
-
11
Luis Henrique ↑ 62'
- 31
-
17
Marlon Freitas ↑ 70'
- 20
- 22
-
19
Matias Segovia ↑ 70'
- 4
- 75
Coach
Luis Castro
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
EC Bahia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.95
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
EC Bahia or Botafogo FR 75% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
EC Bahia or Draw
67%
Draw or Botafogo FR
58%
EC Bahia or Botafogo FR
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.4%
3 – 1
5.4%
1 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
4%
0 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — EC Bahia
| Handicap | EC Bahia covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 19% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.