Botafogo vs Bragantino Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Aug 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Botafogo vs Bragantino

Botafogo host Bragantino in this Brazilian Série A meeting, with kick-off set for 05:30 on Sunday 31 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 2.05 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	22	10	6	6	33	17	16	33:17	36
8	Bragantino	23	9	4	10	28	33	-5	28:33	31

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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.

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 2.05 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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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Botafogo 1 - 1 Bragantino

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Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners

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 1.96 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

Total

8.70 4.90 3.80

Home

8.20 5.00 3.20

Away

8.80 4.20 4.60

Bragantino

Total

9.60 3.80 5.80

Home

10.60 4.70 5.90

Away

10.90 4.20 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Botafogo Corners

Bragantino Corners

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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 1.55. Red Bull Bragantino are regarded as the least likely winner at 5.40.

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 2.14, Braga at 5.50 or the draw at 2.32.

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 1.72 on offer for Both Teams to Score No.

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Arthur Cabral is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Arthur Cabral is favourite to be First Goalscorer at 4.50. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

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.

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