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Football Brazilian Série A Sat 30 Aug 17:30
Red Bull Bragantino
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  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Série A Betting Preview: Botafogo vs Bragantino

Botafogo host Bragantino in this Brazilian Série A meeting, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Saturday 30 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Braga Should Be Able to Cover the Line

We’ll go for the underdogs Bragantino at +0.75 for their clash against Botafogo. Taking the Asian Handicap odds of +105 means that the stake is divided between +0.5 and +1 which looks like the best play.

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Fogo Are 7 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

Botafogo have lost back-to-back Série A games at home. Their last league clash was a 3-1 road win against Juventude. Davide Ancelotti's side enjoyed 57% possession and had six shots on target, while Christopher Ramos scored two goals and Alex Telles registered the other.

Three days ago, Botafogo drew 1-1 when visiting Vasco da Gama in the Copa do Brasil.

Red Bull Bragantino have suffered four consecutive defeats away from home. In their previous game, it was a 4-2 home win against Fluminense. The Bragança Paulista outfit were restricted to just 36% possession and managed five shots on goal, with Jhonatan, Eduardo Sasha, Ignacio Laquintana and Davi Gomes on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Botafogo have won the last two clashes against Braga. A 1-0 away win came after a 2-0 home victory. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H matches involve seven Botafogo victories. There have also been two draws and Braga triumphing once.

Série A G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Botafogo logo Botafogo 23 11 6 6 34 17 17 34:17 39
9 Bragantino logo Bragantino 24 9 4 11 29 35 -6 29:35 31
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Botafogo – Last 10 League Games

Botafogo have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. Fogo have averaged 57.3% possession and 4.9 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.7 goals from 3.3 shots on goal, 8.1 attempts and 3.8 corners.

Top scorer Arthur Cabral has found the net 3 times, with Alex Telles, Christopher Ramos and Fernando Marcal getting 2 each. The top assist makers are Arthur Cabral, Alex Telles and Nathan Fernandes, all of whom have 2 on the board.

Bragantino – Last 10 League Games

Braga have won 2, lost 7 and drawn 1, averaging 3.4 shots on goal, 7.9 attempts and 1.2 goals. Fernando Seabra's team average 46.8% possession, 3.8 corners taken and 5.8 corners against them, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 12.3 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Eduardo Sasha, Ignacio Laquintana and Isidro Pitta, with 2 goals apiece. Ignacio Laquintana and Jhonatan are the top assist makers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Botafogo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Neto (GK), Vitinho, Kaio, David Ricardo, Fernando Marcal, Newton, Danilo, Jeffinho, Jefferson Savarino, Santiago Rodriguez, Arthur Cabral.

Bragantino confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Cleiton Schwengber (GK), Nathan Mendes, Guzman Rodriguez, Gustavo Marques, Vanderlan, Fabinho, Ramires, Jhonatan, Ignacio Laquintana, Eduardo Sasha, Lucas Barbosa.

Botafogo vs Bragantino Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Botafogo vs Bragantino betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

Bragantino +0.75 at betting odds of +105 look like the best wager in this Série A clash. There’s a growing confidence for this Asian Handicap pick and we expect the visitors to be competitive throughout this contest.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best Série A stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Botafogo vs Bragantino league stats:

  • The +0.75 line has been covered by Braga in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Botafogo in 4 consecutive games at home.

Braga +0.75 Probability

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 48.8% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Botafogo Botafogo logo 1 - 1 Bragantino logo Bragantino

There are attractive odds of +600 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lucas Barbosa Over 0.5 Shots On Target -114 BetMGM logo

Lucas Barbosa (Bragantino) can be backed at -114 to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal. He looks like an attractive wager on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop bet selection.

Latest Lucas Barbosa Player Prop Odds

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Alex Telles to Score +480 BetMGM logo

Alex Telles (Botafogo) has registered two goals in his past eight Série A matches on home soil. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +480 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Alex Telles Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -104 BetMGM logo

The past ten Botafogo home games have averaged 8.20 corners, while the last two Bragantino away matches have seen under 9.5 corners. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -104 that the teams come up short when it comes to the Total Corners line.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Botafogo Logo Botafogo
Total
8.70 4.90 3.80
Home
8.20 5.00 3.20
Away
8.80 4.20 4.60
Bragantino Logo Bragantino
Total
9.60 3.80 5.80
Home
10.60 4.70 5.90
Away
10.90 4.20 6.70
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Bragantino +0.75 +105
Both Team To Score Yes +120
Shots On Target Lucas Barbosa Over 0.5 -114

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Botafogo vs Bragantino Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Fogo Could Have Edge According to Bookies

Botafogo are forecasted to have a 65% chance of triumphing in this Série A encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -182. Red Bull Bragantino are regarded as the least likely winner at +440.

As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Botafogo at +114, Braga at +450 or the draw at +132.

The Total Goals market could be a toss-up considering that Under and Over 2.5 Goals are available at similar odds. A fresh approach might involve siding with a BTTS wager and there’s -139 on offer for Both Teams to Score No.

Hundreds of markets are now a guarantee for each of the Série A games, with the best football betting sites making sure that customers have quality options.

Arthur Cabral is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Arthur Cabral is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +350. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Player Goals
Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)
First
+148
Anytime
+350
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Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)
First
+290
Anytime
+650
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Matheus Martins (Botafogo)
First
+300
Anytime
+650
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Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)
First
+330
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)
Over 0.5
-159
Under 0.5
-102
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Matheus Martins (Botafogo)
Over 0.5
-154
Under 0.5
-100
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Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)
Over 0.5
-154
Under 0.5
-105
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Lucas Barbosa (Bragantino)
Over 0.5
-132
Under 0.5
-128
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Player Shots
Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)
Over 4.5
+123
Under 4.5
-
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Matheus Martins (Botafogo)
Over 2.5
+112
Under 2.5
-
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Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)
Over 2.5
+110
Under 2.5
-
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Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)
Over 2.5
-100
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats
Botafogo logo Botafogo League Stats
Bragantino logo Bragantino League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Botafogo vs Bragantino Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Botafogo vs Braga before making your bets. Get the predicted and confirmed Série A lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

Botafogo Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Bragantino Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Botafogo Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

22 Neto
2 Vitinho 31 Kaio 57 David Ricardo 21 Fernando Marcal
28 Newton 35 Danilo
47 Jeffinho 10 Jefferson Savarino 23 Santiago Rodriguez
98 Arthur Cabral
1 Cleiton Schwengber
45 Nathan Mendes 2 Guzman Rodriguez 16 Gustavo Marques 12 Vanderlan
5 Fabinho 7 Ramires 10 Jhonatan
33 Ignacio Laquintana 8 Eduardo Sasha 21 Lucas Barbosa

Bragantino Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Botafogo Substitutes

  • 4Mateo Ponte
  • 7Artur Guimaraes
  • 8Alvaro Montoro
  • 11Matheus Martins
  • 13Alex Telles
  • 16Nathan Fernandes
  • 17Marlon Freitas
  • 24Leonardo Linck
  • 26Gabriel Bahia
  • 30Joaquin Correa
  • 48Huguinho
  • 77Kauan Lindes

Bragantino Substitutes

  • 4Alix
  • 6Gabriel
  • 11Fernando
  • 22Gustavinho
  • 25Bruno Praxedes
  • 27Davi Gomes
  • 30Henry Mosquera
  • 31Guilherme Lopes
  • 35Matheus Fernandes
  • 38Kevyn Monteiro
  • 40Lucao
  • 80Joao Neto

Previous Botafogo Lineups

27 Aug Copa do Brasil
Vasco da Gama 1-1 Botafogo
24 Aug Série A
Juventude 1-3 Botafogo
21 Aug Copa Libertadores
LDU Quito 2-0 Botafogo
17 Aug Série A
Botafogo 0-1 Palmeiras
14 Aug Copa Libertadores
Botafogo 1-0 LDU Quito
09 Aug Série A
Fortaleza 0-5 Botafogo

Previous Bragantino Lineups

23 Aug Série A
Bragantino 4-2 Fluminense
16 Aug Série A
Ceará 1-0 Bragantino
09 Aug Série A
Bragantino 1-3 Internacional
06 Aug Copa do Brasil
Bragantino 0-1 Botafogo
03 Aug Série A
Atlético MG 2-1 Bragantino
29 Jul Copa do Brasil
Botafogo 2-0 Bragantino

Injuries & Suspensions

Botafogo Injury Table
Type Name Info
Matheus Nascimento Other
Artur Guimaraes Muscle
Arthur Cabral Other
Bragantino Injury Table
Type Name Info
Bruno Praxedes Hamstring
Agustin Sant'Anna Knock
Eduardo Santos Ankle
Juninho Capixaba Knee
Brazil FlagSérie A Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Flamengo 23 15 6 2 48:11 51
2 Cruzeiro 24 15 5 4 39:17 50
3 Palmeiras 22 15 4 3 36:18 49
4 Mirassol 23 11 9 3 41:23 42
5 Botafogo 23 11 6 6 34:17 39
6 Bahia 22 10 7 5 30:25 37
7 São Paulo 24 9 8 7 27:24 35
8 Fluminense 22 9 4 9 26:29 31
9 Bragantino 24 9 4 11 29:35 31
10 Corinthians 24 7 8 9 24:29 29
11 Ceará 23 7 7 9 22:23 28
12 Grêmio 23 7 7 9 23:29 28
13 Internacional 23 7 6 10 28:36 27
14 Santos 23 7 5 11 22:32 26
15 Atlético MG 22 6 7 9 21:26 25
16 Vasco da Gama 23 6 6 11 33:34 24
17 Vitória 24 4 10 10 19:35 22
18 Juventude 23 6 3 14 19:45 21
19 Fortaleza 23 4 6 13 23:38 18
20 Sport Recife 22 2 8 12 16:34 14
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Flamengo 13 9 4 0 33:4 31
2 Cruzeiro 13 10 1 2 25:10 31
3 Palmeiras 12 8 2 2 21:9 26
4 Mirassol 11 7 4 0 25:10 25
5 Bahia 11 7 3 1 19:10 24
6 São Paulo 12 7 3 2 16:9 24
7 Botafogo 12 6 4 2 22:12 22
8 Fluminense 10 6 1 3 12:10 19
9 Ceará 12 5 3 4 11:9 18
10 Bragantino 12 5 3 4 16:17 18
11 Internacional 12 5 2 5 16:15 17
12 Vitória 12 4 5 3 14:13 17
13 Juventude 12 5 2 5 14:14 17
14 Corinthians 11 4 4 3 14:11 16
15 Atlético MG 9 4 4 1 12:9 16
16 Grêmio 11 4 4 3 9:9 16
17 Santos 11 4 3 4 11:14 15
18 Fortaleza 12 4 2 6 16:16 14
19 Vasco da Gama 11 3 4 4 14:14 13
20 Sport Recife 11 1 5 5 9:16 8