29th July Copa do Brasil - Botafogo RJ VS Bragantino Prediction
Copa do Brasil - Botafogo RJ VS Bragantino
Match Time:30-07-2025 06:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Botafogo RJ
Botafogo, coached by Vagner Mancini, is 4th in the 2025 Serie A with 24 points from 15 matches (7 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses). They drew 1-1 with Corinthians on July 20, 2025, showing resilience but fading late. Their form includes 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last five, averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.0 goal conceded. Key players include Arthur Cabral, Jefferson Savarino, and returning players Marlon Freitas, Vitinho, and Artur Guimarães, with a probable lineup featuring John, Vitinho, Kaio Pantaleão, Barboza, and Alex Telles. Botafogo’s strengths are their attacking depth and home form at Estádio Nilton Santos (2.5 points per game), but injuries to Bartolomeu Quissanga, Matheus Martins, Hugo, and Jefferson dos Santos weaken their squad. They aim to take a lead in this first leg.
Red Bull Bragantino
Bragantino, led by Pedro Caixinha, is 8th in Serie A with 19 points from 15 matches (5 wins, 4 draws, 6 losses). They lost 2-0 to São Paulo on July 19, 2025. Their form shows 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last five, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 goals conceded. Key players include Helinho, Eduardo Sasha, and returning players Cleiton and Pedro Henrique. Bragantino’s strengths are their counter-attacking style and midfield energy, but their away form (1 win in 7) is a concern. They seek to stay competitive for the second leg.
Head-to-Head
Botafogo and Bragantino have met 6 times recently, with Botafogo winning 2, Bragantino 1, and 3 draws. Their last meeting was a 0-0 draw in Serie A on August 6, 2024. Matches average 2.0 goals, with 33% over 2.5 goals and 50% both teams scoring (BTTS), indicating tight contests. Botafogo’s home dominance (unbeaten in last 3 H2H at Nilton Santos) gives them an edge.
Predicted Score: Botafogo RJ 2-0 Red Bull Bragantino
This Round of 16 first leg on July 29, 2025, at Estádio Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro, at 7:00 PM BRT (7:00 AM SGT), is crucial for the return leg on August 5, 2025. Botafogo’s Cabral and Savarino face Bragantino’s Helinho and Sasha, with Botafogo’s home form (60% win rate) testing Bragantino’s weaker away record. Botafogo are favorites (1.57 odds) over Bragantino (4.70), with a draw at 4.10. Trends (Botafogo: 40% over 2.5 goals; Bragantino: 33%) and H2H suggest a low-scoring game. Referee Anderson Daronco may issue cards in the 22°C evening if Bragantino’s physicality rises. Botafogo is likely to score through Cabral or Savarino, with their home strength and returning players securing a clean-sheet win. Bragantino’s away struggles and defensive approach may limit their scoring.
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