Bahia vs Botafogo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 May 2026

Série A Betting Preview: Bahia vs Botafogo

Bahia square off against Botafogo at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, with kick-off set for 16:30 on Saturday 30 May.

The Both Teams to Score market provides an opportunity to wager on BTTS Yes and we really like the -159 that’s available. We expect Bahia and Botafogo to both find the net.

Bahia were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 3-2 reverse against Coritiba. The Squad of Steel had one shot on target and enjoyed 56% possession, while Tiago (own goal) and Everaldo scored one goal apiece.

Botafogo played São Paulo away from home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw. Franclim Carvalho's team recorded 46% possession and had six shots on goal, while Jordan Barrera was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Botafogo claim a 2-1 home win over Bahia. It’s been five Bahia wins, two draws and three Botafogo victories in the past 10 H2H matches.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Bahia	16	6	5	5	23	22	1	23:22	23
10	Botafogo	16	6	4	6	30	29	1	30:29	22

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. Bahia have had 56.3% possession and 5.8 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.9 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.6 corners.

Top scorer Luciano Juba has found the net 5 times, with Everaldo and Mateo Sanabria getting 4 and 2 respectively. Everton Ribeiro has made the most assists with 3.

Botafogo have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 2.0 goals from 12.8 attempts and 5.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 49.1% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 11.4 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

The leading scorer has been Arthur Cabral with 6, while Edenilson and Matheus Martins have 3. Vitinho, Alex Telles and Edenilson have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Bahia predicted lineup (4-3-3): João Paulo (GK), Roman Gomez, David Duarte, Kanu, Iago Borduchi, Jean Lucas, Erick Carvalho, Everton Ribeiro, Ademir Santos, Willian José, Erick Pulga.

Botafogo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Neto (GK), Vitinho, Nahuel Ferraresi, Gabriel Justino, Alex Telles, Cristian Medina, Huguinho, Lucas Villalba, Alvaro Montoro, Santiago Rodríguez, Arthur Cabral.

Bahia vs Botafogo 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 Bahia vs Botafogo betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

There’s an opportunity to bet on BTTS Yes when it comes to this Série A clash. The odds of -159 are really attractive and we anticipate that the teams will be among the goals.

We’re always focused on the Série A form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key Bahia vs Botafogo league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 5 straight Bahia games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Bahia games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Bahia games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 straight Botafogo games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 17 of the last 20 Botafogo games.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 61.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

There are opportunities to boost your BTTS Yes odds and a popular option is to combine it with the match result on the Result & Both Teams to Score market. This means forecasting a team to win or the draw along with your original selection.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -159 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Bahia 2 - 1 Botafogo

You can secure odds of +600 that Bahia are able to land a 2-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Telles to Score +650

Alex Telles (Botafogo) has scored two goals in his past nine Série A matches on the road. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +650.

Latest Alex Telles Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+650

First

+1700

Shots

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Botafogo Over 3.5 Corners -159

The past ten Botafogo matches have seen them awarded an average of 4.50 corners, while Bahia have conceded an average 6.20 corners in their previous five games. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Botafogo Team Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -159 that they go over.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bahia

Total

11.40 5.80 5.60

Home

10.20 6.50 3.70

Away

11.70 5.00 6.70

Botafogo

Total

8.70 4.50 4.20

Home

8.80 4.50 4.30

Away

8.10 3.70 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-109

Bahia Corners

Over 5.5

-111

Under 5.5

-133

Botafogo Corners

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+107

Most Corners

1

-172

X

+650

2

+175

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Bahia vs Botafogo Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Favourites Bahia are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Série A clash. The -110 about them triumphing means a 52% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. Botafogo are the +290 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 option is the same as a win on the 1x2 market. Bahia are -109 when it comes to this selection, with their opponents Botafogo +0.5 at -114 which means the draw is also included with this pick.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -156 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

-110

X

+255

2

+290

Half-Time Result

1

+145

X

+130

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-400

12

-357

X2

-119

Draw No Bet

1

-263

2

+170

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-109

2 Hcp +0.5

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-156

No

+112

There is +160 available that Willian José finds the net at any stage. He is available at +430 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Willian José (Bahia)

First

+160

Anytime

+430

Everaldo Stum (Bahia)

First

+180

Anytime

+460

Ademir da Silva Santos Júnior (Bahia)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Jordan Barrera (Botafogo)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Cristian Olivera (Bahia)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Erick Pulga (Bahia)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Erick Luis Carvalho (Bahia)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Mateo Sanabria (Bahia)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Edenilson (Botafogo)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Chris Ramos (Botafogo)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Luciano Juba (Bahia)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

Jean Lucas Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Rodrigo Nestor (Bahia)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Michel Araujo (Bahia)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Éverton Ribeiro (Bahia)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Nicolás Acevedo (Bahia)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Alexander Barboza (Botafogo)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Cristian Medina (Botafogo)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Roman Gomez (Bahia)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Willian José (Bahia)

Over 3.5

-106

Under 3.5

-

Everaldo Stum (Bahia)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-

Ademir da Silva Santos Júnior (Bahia)

Over 2.5

+118

Under 2.5

-

Cristian Olivera (Bahia)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Erick Pulga (Bahia)

Over 2.5

+132

Under 2.5

-

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

+117

Under 2.5

-

Éverton Ribeiro (Bahia)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Michel Araujo (Bahia)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Rodrigo Nestor (Bahia)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Jean Lucas Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Edenilson (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Chris Ramos (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Mateo Sanabria (Bahia)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Erick Luis Carvalho (Bahia)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Jordan Barrera (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás Acevedo (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Cristian Medina (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

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Bahia vs Botafogo Lineups & Team News

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