Botafogo vs RB Bragantino Prediction, Stats, H2H – 30 Aug 2025

Get ready for an exciting Brazil Brasileiro Serie A clash as Botafogo takes on RB Bragantino at Estádio Nilton Santos on August 30, 2025. With Botafogo in 5th place and RB Bragantino in 8th, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter. Our detailed prediction, backed by stats, head-to-head (H2H) records, and team analysis, will help you make informed betting decisions. Read on for insights into form, injuries, and key trends for this Round 22 showdown.

Match Details

• Date: August 30, 2025
• Venue: Estádio Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Competition: Brazil Brasileiro Serie A, Round 22
• Weather: 70°F, clear conditions
• Distance: 207 miles between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo

Prediction

Our analysis points to a Botafogo win with a predicted scoreline of 1-0. The average goals expected are 1.99, indicating a potentially low-scoring affair. Botafogo holds a 50% win probability, with a 29% chance of a draw and a 21% chance for RB Bragantino to claim victory.

• Betting Odds:
  • Botafogo: -175
  • Draw: +320
  • RB Bragantino: +475

Head-to-Head (H2H)

Botafogo has historically dominated this fixture:

• Botafogo wins: 4 (67%)
• Draws: 1 (17%)
• RB Bragantino wins: 1 (17%)

Recent encounters show Botafogo’s strong record, making them favorites at home.

Team Standings

Position	Team	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-
5th	Botafogo	32	19	9	5	5	26	12	14
8th	RB Bragantino	30	21	9	3	9	26	28	-2

Botafogo’s solid goal difference (+14) reflects their defensive strength, while RB Bragantino’s negative goal difference (-2) suggests vulnerabilities, especially away from home.

Recent Form

• Botafogo:
  • Wins: 3 (50%)
  • Draws: 1 (17%)
  • Losses: 2 (33%)
  • Strong home performances with 2 wins and 2 draws in their last 6 matches.
• RB Bragantino:
  • Wins: 1 (17%)
  • Draws: 0 (0%)
  • Losses: 5 (83%)
  • Struggling away, with only 1 win in their last 6 away games.

Injuries and Suspensions

Botafogo

• P. Sampaio Azevedo (D): Muscular Problems
• K. da Silva Pantaleão (D): Hamstring Injury
• L. Soares da Silva (D): Ankle Injury
• B. Quissanga (D): Knee Injury
• C. Correa (F): Unknown Injury

RB Bragantino

• A. Sant’Anna Quintero (D): Knock
• M. Fernandes Siqueira (M): Calf Injury
• V. Mendonça Pereira (F): Ankle Sprain
• E. Mendes Santos (D): Ankle Sprain
• H. Mosquera Sánchez (F): Hamstring Injury
• J. Hurtado Cheme (D): Knock
• F. Dos Santos Pedro (F): Tendonitis
• L. da Rocha Junior (D): Knee Ligament Inflammation

RB Bragantino’s lengthy injury list could hinder their performance, particularly in defense and attack.

Key Stats

Botafogo

• Clean Sheets: 21 (0.42 per game)
• Corners: 207 (4.14 per game)
• Goal Kicks: 72 (1.44 per game)
• Throws In: 100 (2 per game)
• Offsides: 29 (0.58 per game)
• Penalties: 5/7 (0.14 per game)
• GK Saves: 90 (1.8 per game)
• Disciplinary: 4 red cards, 98 yellow cards, 399 fouls, 487 tackles

RB Bragantino

• Clean Sheets: 12 (0.3 per game)
• Corners: 196 (4.9 per game)
• Goal Kicks: 39 (0.98 per game)
• Throws In: 107 (2.68 per game)
• Offsides: 46 (1.15 per game)
• Penalties: 5/5 (0.13 per game)
• GK Saves: 106 (2.65 per game)
• Disciplinary: 7 red cards, 86 yellow cards, 408 fouls, 379 tackles

Trends

• Botafogo: Strong defensively, conceding only 12 goals in 19 games, with a solid home record.
• RB Bragantino: Struggling with consistency, especially away, and hampered by multiple injuries.

Upcoming Matches

• Botafogo:
  • vs. Ceará SC (BrC, 28/08/2025)
  • vs. TBD (Br1, 13/09/2025)
  • vs. TBD (Br1, 19/09/2025)
• RB Bragantino:
  • vs. TBD (Br1, 13/09/2025)
  • vs. TBD (Br1, 19/09/2025)
  • vs. TBD (Br1, 26/09/2025)

Why Bet on Botafogo?

Botafogo’s home advantage, defensive solidity, and favorable H2H record make them the likely winners. RB Bragantino’s injury concerns and poor away form further tilt the scales in Botafogo’s favor. A low-scoring game is expected, with a 1-0 Botafogo win being the most probable outcome.

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