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Botafogo invite RB Bragantino to the Estadio Olímpico Nilton Santos in the Brazilian Serie A on Wednesday (June 26). Botafogo are two points and as many places ahead of Bragantino, in fourth.
The hosts' nine-game unbeaten streak ended with a 2-1 loss at Criciuma last week. Substitute Lucas Halter equalised in the 55th minute, but Arthur Caíke scored in the 84th minute to restore Criciuma's lead.
Meanwhile, Bragantino registered their fifth win of the league campaign last week, beating Vitoria 2-1 at home. After conceding in the 17th minute, Eric Ramires and Helinho helped them to a comeback win.
Botafogo vs RB Bragantino head-to-head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met 25 times across competitions, with Botafogo leading 10-7.
- Their last meeting was in the Copa Libertadores qualifying round in March, which Botafogo won 3-2 on aggregate, winning 2-1 at home after a 1-1 draw.
- Botafogo are unbeaten in six meetings against Bragantino, winning four.
- Botafogo have one loss in eight home games across competitions, winning six.
- Bragantino have one win in nine away league games.
- Bragantino's last four games have ended 2-1, with two wins and as many losses.
- Botafogo have the joint-second-best attacking record with 18 goals, three more than Bragantino.
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Botafogo vs RB Bragantino Prediction
Botafogo have won five of their last six home meetings against Bragantino, scoring 12 goals and conceding four. Joint-top scorer Junior Santos picked up an injury last week, adding to the lengthy absentee list for head coach Artur Jorge.
Meanwhile, Bragantino have three wins and two losses in their last five league outings, scoring twice in each win. They are winless in the fixture since 2020, with two of the last three meetings ending in draws.
Considering that and the current form of both teams, a draw could ensue.
Prediction: Botafogo 2-2 Bragantino
Botafogo vs RB Bragantino Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Helinho to score or assist any time - Yes
