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Bragantino welcome Botafogo to the Estadio Nabi Abi Chedid in the Brasileiro Serie A matchday 31 on Saturday. The hosts are coming off a 1-0 defeat at Vitoria last weekend.
Half-time substitute Everaldo's 78th-minute strike proved to be the difference between the two sides. Botafogo, meanwhile, thrashed Penarol 5-0 at home in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores semi-final on Wednesday. All five goals came in the second half, with Jefferson Savarino scoring a brace, while Alexander Barboza, Luiz Henrique and Igor Jesus also netted in the rout.
Estrela Solitaria now shift their focus back to the domestic scene, where their last game was a 1-1 home draw with Criciuma. Despite that, they remain at the summit with 61 points from 30 games, while Bragantino are 14th with 34 points.
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Bragantino vs Botafogo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Botafogo have nine wins from their last 17 head-to-head games with Bragantino, who have won twice.
- Their most recent clash in June 2024 saw Botafogo claim a 2-1 home win.
- Five of their last six head-to-head games have seen both sides score.
- Bragantino are winless in last six league games, winning four.
- Four of Botafogo's last six competitive games have been level at the break.
- Six of Bragantino's last seven games have been level at half-time.
- Botafogo are unbeaten in 13 games across competitions, winning eight.
Bragantino vs Botafogo Prediction
Bragantino have struggled over the last few weeks and are embroiled in a relegation scrap. Pedro Caixinha's side hold a two-point advantage over the bottom four and could get relegated if they don't improve their output.
Botafogo, meanwhile, had a spectacular implosion last season but are on course to win a first league title in three decades. Artur Jorge's side hold a one-point advantage at the summit with eight games to go and are also well-positioned to advance to the Libertadores final.
Expect Botafogo to claim a narrow victory with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Bragantino 1-2 Botafogo
Bragantino vs Botafogo Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Botafogo to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Highest scoring half: Second half
