RB Bragantino vs Botafogo
Stadium: Nabi Abi Chedid
12.04.2025, 22:00
Red Bull Bragantino is still winless in the league and will now host champion Botafogo. On the other hand, the Cariocas drew away to Palmeiras in the opening round and beat Juventude at home in Round 2, so they head to Bragança Paulista to get their first win on the road.
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The Massa Bruta lost 2-1 to Fluminense at the Maracanã, but the team didn't play badly. Fluminense had 15 shots while Bragantino had 17, although both sides only hit the target five times. Fluminense scored first through Lima in the 35th minute, but in the second half, Red Bull reacted and equalized through Pitta in the 83rd minute. However, Seabra's team couldn't secure the draw, conceding a goal in the 92nd minute by Martinelli. Bragantino has just one point in the Série A, thanks to a home draw with Ceará.
Botafogo
The Glorious won two home games last week. In the league, Botafogo beat Juventude 2-0, while in the Copa Libertadores, the victim was Carabobo of Venezuela, also by the same scoreline. The international match was much more difficult as the first goal only came in the 88th minute through De Paula, from a direct free kick which deflected off the wall. Matheus Martins scored the second goal in the 98th minute. Renato Paiva's men had lost to Universidad de Chile on Matchday 1 of the group stage, so it was crucial to beat Carabobo. With these two victories, Botafogo has gained confidence and will look for a third straight win against Bragantino.
History of Head-to-Heads
Serie A 2025 
Red Bull Bragantino
Cup 2025
Botafogo RJ
Cup 2025
Red Bull Bragantino
Serie A 2025
Botafogo RJ
Serie A 2024
Botafogo RJ
Expert Betting Tips
Although the title holder appears to be weaker than last season, the truth is that Botafogo has four points and hasn't conceded a single goal in the first two rounds. Bragantino didn't play badly against Fluminense, but Botafogo has a better chance of winning. However, I will leave the possibility of a draw open, and for that, I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of the visitors with a maximum of three goals scored in the match.
X2 & TU 3.5 for 1.83 at Betway
BTTS - No for 1.90 1xBet
Correct Score 0-1 for 8.00 at Bet365
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