Bahia vs Botafogo Prediction – Brazilian Serie A

Check out the best guesses for Bahia vs Botafogo. Here you find the best guess of Bahia vs Botafogo for Brasileirão Série A, in addition to the analysis of the match and betting tips. Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including the recent record and the main statistics of the last games to offer the best guess for this match between Bahia vs Botafogo.

Bahia 03 May 2025 – 00::00 Brasileirão Série A 2025 Normal Time – Round 7 Botafogo

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Bahia vs Botafogo: Bahia and Botafogo arrive with high spirits following impressive victories and are anticipated to engage in an attacking duel. Playing at home, Bahia tends to assert themselves, yet Botafogo has also demonstrated resilience in crucial matches. The expectation is for an open encounter with ample scoring opportunities. The suggested bet is over 2.5 goals.

The best prediction for Bahia vs Botafogo in the Brasileirão Série A is over 2.5 goals. Both teams have showcased their offensive capabilities recently, and with each side eager to secure points, the likelihood of a high-scoring match is significant. Bahia’s home advantage and Botafogo’s determination after their recent win suggest that goals are on the horizon.

Match preview: Bahia vs Botafogo

Bahia and Botafogo will clash at the Fonte Nova Arena in the 7th round of the Brasileirão Série A. Historically, the home team has a favourable record in direct encounters, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 4 matches at this venue. However, their most recent meeting at this stadium on 25 August 2024 ended in a 0-0 stalemate. The home advantage could be pivotal in this matchup, given that Botafogo has shown contrasting results when playing away compared to at home.

Team analysis: Bahia

After 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, the home team currently occupies 7th position with 9 points. In their last fixture, Bahia triumphed over Palmeiras with a score of 1-0, following a previous home victory against Ceará by the same margin. This team has proven relatively unaffected by the home factor, achieving similar results both at home and away. Over their last 30 matches, they recorded 7 wins, 7 draws, and just 1 loss as visitors, scoring 19 goals and conceding 10, while at home, they achieved 10 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss, netting 30 goals and allowing 8. Bahia enters this match following an away victory against Paysandu (0-1) and has a record of 6 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 10 home matches across all competitions. Their attack has been consistent, finding the net in 5 of the last 6 games within this competition. Notably, 25 of their last 37 home games concluded with fewer than 2.5 goals. The team generally finds it easy to score first, having netted the opener in 13 of their last 15 matches, with 9 of those maintaining their lead until the end of the match. In their last 20 home fixtures across all competitions, they conceded 6 of their 12 goals during the final 15 minutes (76’–90′). With two consecutive victories in the Brasileirão and a significant win against Palmeiras, Bahia is well-positioned to chase three points against Botafogo on home soil, where they often perform strongly.

Team analysis: Botafogo

After 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, the visiting team holds 8th place with 8 points. Their last match resulted in a 2-0 victory over Fluminense at home, while they lost their previous match away to Atlético Mineiro (1-0). Botafogo’s performance is impacted by the home factor, as they tend to play better in front of their own fans. In the last 30 matches, they recorded 4 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses as visitors, with a total of 10 goals scored and 13 conceded. Conversely, their home record shows 8 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses, netting 23 goals and conceding 18. They come into this match following a commanding 4-0 home victory against Capital Brasília. However, in their last 10 matches across all competitions, Botafogo secured just 1 win, drawing 2 and losing 7. Their away games often yield fewer goals, with 24 of their last 36 matches featuring under 3 goals. In 15 of those games, they conceded the first goal 10 times and were unable to overturn the deficit. Notably, in their last 20 away matches across all competitions, they scored 8 of their 15 goals during the closing stages (76’–90′). Like Bahia, Botafogo arrives with boosted morale after overcoming Fluminense in a classic rivalry. The team displayed commendable football throughout the match and will approach this challenge with confidence, recognising their potential to take points from Bahia, who can be difficult to face on their own turf.

The best prediction for Bahia vs Botafogo is over 2.5 goals.