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Serie A Brazilian

Bahia vs Botafogo – Free Prediction (30.05.2026)

John Kane Football Edge Director

Bahia

WLDLL

May 30, 2026

20:30

Serie A

2 — 1

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Botafogo

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H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

0% 5 Wins

0% 3 Draws

0% 7 Wins

Total games 15

Total Goals Avg 3.07

Both teams scored 67%

1.33 Total average 1.73

2.30 Yellow cards 2.00

0.17 Red cards 0.33

Last 5 matches

02.10.2025 Serie A

Botafogo

Bahia

2 1 1 1 0 1

1.47 0.29

6 4

4 6

0 1

31.07.2024 Copa Do Brasil

Botafogo

Bahia

1 1 0 1 1 0

— —

4 1

0 1

0 0

05.05.2024 Serie A

Botafogo

Bahia

1 0 1 2 1 1

0.88 2.78

5 1

2 2

0 0

27.08.2023 Serie A

Botafogo

Bahia

3 1 2 0 0 0

2.06 1.16

4 7

2 3

0 0

01.10.2020 Serie A

Botafogo

Bahia

1 0 1 2 1 1

— —

8 5

2 3

1 0

Bahia

Team Overview

In their latest Serie A match, Bahia hosted Botafogo and secured a 2-1 victory. This win marked a positive turn for Bahia, who will look to build on this success in their upcoming fixtures.

Match statistics (Bahia vs Botafogo):

Possession: 69% vs 31%
Corners: 10 vs 4
Fouls: 14 vs 16
Yellow cards: 4 vs 5
Shots on target: 9 vs 6

Botafogo

Team Overview

Botafogo faced Bahia in their last Serie A match, ending in a disappointing 1-2 defeat. This result adds to their struggles, as they look to regain form in their upcoming matches.

Match statistics (Bahia vs Botafogo):

Possession: 69% vs 31%
Corners: 10 vs 4
Fouls: 14 vs 16
Yellow cards: 4 vs 5
Shots on target: 9 vs 6

Match Result

Bahia secures comeback victory over Botafogo

In a thrilling encounter, Bahia triumphed over Botafogo with a score of 2-1, showcasing resilience after trailing early in the match.

Botafogo took the lead in the 7th minute through Huguinho, who capitalized on a defensive lapse. The visitors maintained their advantage into halftime, despite facing mounting pressure from Bahia, who dominated possession with 69% and registered 24 total shots compared to Botafogo's 13.

The turning point came shortly after the break when N. Ferraresi equalized for Bahia in the 57th minute, inadvertently scoring an own goal that shifted the momentum. With Botafogo reduced to ten men after Neto's red card just before halftime, Bahia exploited their numerical advantage, launching a relentless attack.

As the match approached its conclusion, David Duarte sealed the victory for Bahia with a goal in the second minute of stoppage time, further emphasizing their dominance. The home side's tactical superiority was evident, as they also earned 10 corners to Botafogo's 4, reflecting their attacking intent throughout the match.

This result not only boosts Bahia's standings in Serie A but also highlights their capacity to overcome adversity, setting a positive tone for the remainder of the season.

Match Timeline

Goal

Huguinho

21'

Yellow Card

A. Montoro

Substitution

In: C. Olivera for Ademir

25'

37'

Yellow Card

N. Ferraresi • Yellow Card | Tripping

Yellow Card

Ademir • Yellow Card | Foul

42'

43'

Yellow Card

C. Medina • Yellow Card | Tripping

Yellow Card

Erick • Yellow Card | Foul

44'

45+2'

Red Card

Neto • Red Card | Roughing

45+4'

Substitution

In: L. M. Villalba Jaume for Raul Steffens

45+10'

Yellow Card

Huguinho • Yellow Card | Holding

Substitution

In: Caio Alexandre for Everton Ribeiro

46'

Substitution

In: Erick Pulga for Everaldo

46'

Goal

N. Ferraresi • Own Goal

57'

Substitution

In: Ze Guilherme for M. Sanabria

65'

74'

Substitution

In: C. Medina for S. Rodriguez

74'

Substitution

In: A. Montoro for Newton

75'

Substitution

In: Kauan Toledo for Matheus Martins

83'

Yellow Card

Newton • Yellow Card | Delay of game

Goal

David Duarte • Assist: Ademir

90+2'

Yellow Card

David Duarte • Yellow Card | Unsportsmanlike conduct

90+3'

Substitution

In: G. Justino for C. Ramos

Substitution

In: Willian Jose for Marcos Victor

90+4'

Yellow Card

Willian Jose • Yellow Card | Roughing

90+7'

Teams Form Analysis

Bahia has shown a mixed form in their last ten matches, winning 4, losing 5, and drawing 1. They recently secured a victory against Botafogo, which could boost their confidence. In contrast, Botafogo has had a stronger run, winning 5 out of their last 10 matches, showcasing a more consistent performance.

Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors

In their previous encounters, Bahia has averaged 1.4 goals per game while conceding 1.8, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Botafogo, on the other hand, has scored 2.2 goals per game in their last five matches, with a solid attack that could exploit Bahia's weaknesses. The head-to-head statistics favor Botafogo, with 7 wins out of 15 matches, suggesting a psychological edge.

Bahia — Botafogo Prediction

Exact Score: 2-1
1st Half: 1-0
Goals (Total): 3
Corners: 10
Fouls: 14
Yellow Cards: 4
Shots on target: 9
Offsides (total): 2
Possession: 55%

In terms of tactics, Bahia may focus on maintaining possession and utilizing their home advantage to press Botafogo high up the pitch. Botafogo will likely adopt a counter-attacking strategy, aiming to exploit gaps left by Bahia's attacking movements.

3 Key Reasons for This Prediction

Strong Recent Form. Bahia's recent win against Botafogo and their overall home performance suggests they are in a good place to capitalize on their strengths.
Head-to-Head Advantage. Historically, Bahia has had success against Botafogo, winning crucial matches that may impact player confidence.
Defensive Vulnerabilities. Botafogo's tendency to concede goals, especially in away matches, could be a critical factor in Bahia's ability to score.