Bahia and Botafogo face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie A season. The game takes place at Complexo Esportivo Cultural Octávio Mangabeira (Arena Fonte Nova) on Saturday, 30/05/2026, at 21:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Esporte Clube Bahia vs Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Bahia vs Botafogo
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Bahia comes into the match having played 16 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.44 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses.
Bahia's attack has scored 59 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.44 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.9.
The offence system of Bahia is led by Luciano Batista da Silva Junior as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian defender has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Éverton Ribeiro, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 1.38 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 41 goals conceded in 31 matches, resulting in an average of 1.32.
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On the other hand, Botafogo comes into the match having played 16 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.38 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses.
Botafogo's attack has scored 61 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.88 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.61.
The offence system of Botafogo is led by Danilo Oliveira as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Álvaro Montoro, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 29 goals with an average of 1.81 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 47 goals conceded in 38 matches, resulting in an average of 1.24.
Head to head: Bahia vs Botafogo
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Bahia
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L L D |
0.4 |
| Home | D L D L L |
0.4 |
| Away | L L D L W |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.81 | 2.63 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1.5 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.13 | 1.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 69% | 75% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 6% | 0% | 13% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 38% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.64 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.22 | 1.88 |
Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W L |
2 |
| Home | W W L W D |
2 |
| Away | W D W L D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 43% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.69 | 3.86 | 3.56 |
| Scored | 1.88 | 2.14 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.81 | 1.71 | 1.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 81% | 71% | 89% |
| Without Conceding | 6% | 14% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 14% | 11% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 71% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.54 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.66 | 1.72 | 1.61 |
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