Botafogo vs RB Bragantino Prediction: Both teams won in the last round

Botafogo vs RB Bragantino: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on August 31, 2025

Bragantino broke its long losing streak and is now looking to get a good result against Botafogo in Rio.

Botafogo: Form and statistics

After a terrible week, Botafogo beat Juventude 3-1 away. The Cariocas had lost at home to Palmeiras in the league and been eliminated from the Copa Libertadores, but they responded well with a victory against Juventude, a team motivated by recent results. In any case, the damage is done, and the only competition Botafogo can win this year is the Copa do Brasil. The game started badly for Davide Ancelotti's team, as Batalla opened the scoring for Juventude in the 30th minute. In the 39th minute, Alex Telles scored from a controversial penalty, and the teams went into halftime tied. In the second half, Juventude attacked more and had several chances to make it 2-1, including a shot that hit the crossbar. The Gaúchos were severely penalized for their lack of efficiency, and Botafogo turned the result around in the 83rd minute with a goal from Chris Ramos. The Spanish striker had a moment of inspiration and shot low from outside the area. Juventude tried to equalize and took a risk by leaving its defense more exposed. In added time, Chris Ramos made it 3-1 following a counterattack and sealed the result at 3-1. It wasn't an extraordinary performance, but Botafogo was more effective and achieved an important victory. The Lone Star team is in fifth place, 14 points behind the leader, Flamengo. In midweek, Botafogo drew 1-1 away against rival Vasco da Gama in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals. The result was good, but it is necessary to win the second game at the Nilton Santos stadium.

Botafogo: Lineup

Chris Ramos left the cup game injured after a head collision.

🔖Botafogo starting lineup (4-2-3-1) 

Neto – Vitinho, Kaio, Alexander Barboza, Marçal – Marlon Freitas, Danilo – Artur, Savarino, Montoro – Arthur Cabral

⛔️Out: Cuiabano, Bastos, Chris Ramos (injured)

👤Head Coach: Davide Ancelotti

RB Bragantino: Form and statistics

After spending a few rounds in the top 3, RB Bragantino entered a downward spiral, losing consecutive matches and struggling with many injuries. Red Bull was one of the most consistent sides until June, but the one-month break in competition due to the FIFA Club World Cup turned Bragantino into a nervous team lacking in confidence. Fernando Seabra's men suffered eight consecutive defeats, two in the Copa do Brasil and six in the Série A, which caused a drop to the middle of the table. In the last round, Bragantino finally won, and apparently, the storm has passed. After just four minutes, the Bragança Paulista team was already beating Fluminense 2-0, with goals from Jhon John and Sasha. The lead seemed comfortable, but the Cariocas never gave up. At halftime, Bragantino was winning 2-1, and early in the second half, Laquintana made it 3-1 with a spectacular header. The Fluminense players showed excellent attitude and reduced the deficit to 3-2 in the 63rd minute. Bragantino's victory was far from guaranteed, and the team had to suffer. In the 81st minute, Davi Gomes made it 4-2 on a counterattack, sealing the result. The Massa Bruta won, and its fans hope that their team will return to being as competitive as it was at the start of the season.

RB Bragantino: Lineup

Gabriel and Lucas Barbosa are back after being suspended. Pedro Henrique received his third yellow card and can’t play.

🔖RB Bragantino starting lineup (4-3-3)

Cleiton – Nathan, Guzmán Rodríguez, Gustavo Marques, Vanderlan – Eric Ramires, Gabriel, Jhon Jhon – Lucas Barbosa, Sasha, Laquintana

⛔️Out: Sant’Anna, Hurtado, Pitta, Mosquera, Juninho Capixaba, Fernando, Eduardo (injured), Pedro Henrique (suspended) 

👤Head Coach: Fernando Seabra

Botafogo vs RB Bragantino: Head-to-head statistics

Botafogo holds the upper hand in its 30 meetings with Bragantino. The Cariocas have won 14 games while the Bragança Paulista side has won 8. This season, the teams have already met three times, twice in the Copa do Brasil and once in the Série A. Red Bull won the league game and Botafogo won both cup matches.

Botafogo vs RB Bragantino: Betting tips & Odds

• Bragantino has lost its last five away matches. You can bet on Botafogo to win for 1.60 at 1xBet;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won 11 times in Botafogo's last 13 games. You can bet on a match with less than three goals (TU 2.5) for 1.77 at 1xBet;
• Bragantino has conceded first in six of its last seven games. You can bet that Botafogo will be the first team to score for 1.50 at Bet365.

Botafogo vs RB Bragantino match prediction 31 August 2025

Botafogo recorded two good results in its last two games and is playing at home, so it is the favorite. Bragantino broke its losing streak in the previous round, but it is still too early to say that the worst is over for Fernando Seabra's team. I'm going to bet on a Botafogo victory.

Our match prediction: Botafogo to win for 1.6 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: TU 2.5 for 1.70 at Betway.

Our final tip for this match: Correct Score 1-0 for 6.00 at Bet365.