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On Thursday, August 8th, Bahia will host Botafogo in the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw. The Dailysports analytical team has prepared predictions and betting tips for this clash.
Bahia
Bahia began the current season with great momentum, but their form has recently declined. Not long ago, Bahia was among the top four teams in Brazil’s Serie A, but now they find themselves in seventh place with 32 points. They trail sixth-placed São Paulo by three points. Nevertheless, these standings represent a commendable achievement for a club that is relatively modest by local standards.
In Serie A, Bahia is enduring a five-match winless streak, with two draws and three defeats. In their previous fixture, the "Tricolores" suffered a 0-1 loss to Fluminense, one of the season's underperformers, who have recently begun to find their form and climb out of the relegation zone. Prior to this, Bahia had drawn 1-1 against Internacional and Atlético Goianiense.
Botafogo
Botafogo is the current leader of Brazil’s Serie A. The "Glorioso" have accumulated 43 points, leading Flamengo by three points, though Botafogo has played one match more. Last season, Botafogo was a strong contender for the championship but faltered in the final rounds. They are determined not to repeat that fate this season.
In their previous match, Botafogo delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over Atlético Goianiense away, redeeming themselves after a surprising 0-3 home defeat to Cruzeiro. In the last five league matches, Botafogo has secured only 7 points, but they have benefited from the slip-ups of their competitors.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head
- Neither Botafogo nor Bahia has ever won the Copa do Brasil.
- In the 5th round of the current Serie A season, Bahia defeated Botafogo 2-1.
Bahia vs Botafogo prediction
Predicting the winner of this encounter between two closely matched teams this season is challenging. However, I anticipate a cautious game with a low number of goals. My bet is on Under 2.5 goals.
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