Join us on 13.09.2026 for a critical showdown in the Brazil Serie A featuring Botafogo versus RB Bragantino. With both teams evenly matched, this game will be a highlight of the season. Our coverage includes detailed analyses of team forms, tactical setups, and historical outcomes. Explore our predictions and maybe place a bet on your favorite!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Atletico-MG | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 32/28 | 36 |
| 9 | RB Bragantino | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 29/25 | 35 |
| 10 | Corinthians | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 26/25 | 32 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 29/28 | 30 |
| 12 | Botafogo | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 37/40 | 30 |
| 13 | Vitoria | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 24/37 | 29 |
Key Player Statistics: Botafogo vs RB Bragantino
Botafogo vs RB Bragantino Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | RB Bragantino | Botafogo | 21.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | RB Bragantino | 31.08.2025 | 4-1 |
| Copa Do Brasil | RB Bragantino | Botafogo | 07.08.2025 | 0-1 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Botafogo | RB Bragantino | 30.07.2025 | 2-0 |
| Serie A | RB Bragantino | Botafogo | 12.04.2025 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | RB Bragantino | Botafogo | 27.10.2024 | 0-1 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | RB Bragantino | 27.06.2024 | 2-1 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | RB Bragantino | Botafogo | 14.03.2024 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Botafogo | RB Bragantino | 07.03.2024 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | RB Bragantino | Botafogo | 12.11.2023 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Botafogo | Palmeiras | 07.09.2026 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Flamengo | Botafogo | 30.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Atletico Paranaense | 25.08.2026 | 2-3 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Botafogo | Cienciano | 21.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Vitoria | Botafogo | 17.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Cienciano | Botafogo | 14.08.2026 | 6-1 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Fluminense | 09.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Botafogo | 26.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Vitoria | 24.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Santos | 17.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | RB Bragantino | Bahia | 05.09.2026 | 2-3 |
| Serie A | Sao Paulo | RB Bragantino | 30.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | RB Bragantino | Gremio | 23.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Atletico-MG | RB Bragantino | 20.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Serie A | Atletico Paranaense | RB Bragantino | 16.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | RB Bragantino | Atletico-MG | 13.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Serie A | RB Bragantino | Corinthians | 10.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | RB Bragantino | Sporting Cristal | 30.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | RB Bragantino | Coritiba | 27.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Sporting Cristal | RB Bragantino | 23.07.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Botafogo VS RB Bragantino
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Botafogo vs RB Bragantino
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Botafogo vs RB Bragantino
There's something quietly electric about this one. Botafogo host RB Bragantino in a Brazil Serie A clash that means far more than the table positions suggest — and if you're not paying attention, you might miss exactly why.
Botafogo sit 12th with 30 points from 24 games, while Bragantino are 9th on 35. Neither side is chasing the title right now. But don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about this being a mid-table battle with nothing at stake. The head-to-head history between these two is absolutely wild.
Over their last ten meetings, Botafogo have dominated. They've won six of those encounters, including a stunning 4-1 demolition of Bragantino in this exact fixture back in August 2025. They also knocked them out of the Copa do Brasil twice in consecutive legs. This is a rivalry with real teeth.
Here's what you need to watch for though — Botafogo's defensive numbers are genuinely alarming. They've conceded 40 goals in 24 league games. That's the worst defensive record of any team near this fixture on the table. Bragantino, by contrast, have let in just 25. That gap is massive and the bookmakers at 2.10 for Botafogo might be slightly underestimating that vulnerability.
The surprising stat that casual fans are missing? Botafogo's home form in the league recently has been shaky — a draw with Fluminense, a loss to Remo, dropped points against Internacional. Meanwhile, Bragantino just dismantled Bahia 3-2 recently after grinding out crucial results against Gremio and Vasco.
Bragantino's danger man is Henry Mosquera, their most creative outlet with four assists in 19 appearances. Meanwhile, Botafogo have a significant injury crisis — Barrera, Kaio Pantaleao, and Paulinho are all confirmed missing, with Correa, Marcal, Alex Telles and Rodriguez all doubts. That's a depleted squad trying to hold together against a side finding form.
From a betting perspective, I find real value on Bragantino at 3.40. That price underestimates their current stability and Botafogo's structural problems. For a bold prediction, back Bragantino to score in both halves — their attacking patterns suggest consistent pressure throughout games. Juninho Capixaba's 11 yellows in 21 games also makes him a strong card candidate worth noting.
My prediction: Bragantino win this 2-1. Botafogo will fight hard on home soil, but the defensive holes are simply too wide and the injury list too long. Sunday night in Rio could belong to the visitors.
Don't sleep on this one. It's got drama written all over it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan | Brazil | 35 | Midfielder | 174 | 77 |
| Alex Telles | Brazil | 33 | Defender | 181 | 71 |
| Danilo | Brazil | 27 | Attacker | 174 | 68 |
| Marçal | Brazil | 37 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| Neto | Brazil | 37 | Goalkeeper | 190 cm | 84 kg |
| Bartolomeu Jacinto Quissanga | Angola | 35 | Defender | 184 | 77 |
| J. Correa | Argentina | 32 | Midfielder | 189 | 75 |
| N. Ferraresi | Venezuela | 27 | Defender | 190 | 84 |
| A. Barboza | Argentina | 31 | Defender | 193 | 70 |
| Vitinho | Brazil | 27 | Midfielder | 175 | 72 |
| Arthur Cabral | Brazil | 28 | Forward | 186 cm | 86 kg |
| Paulinho | Brazil | 31 | Defender | 178 | 71 |
| Artur | Brazil | 28 | Attacker | 168 | 68 |
| Gabriel Batista | Brazil | 28 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 80 |
| Edenílson | Brazil | 36 | Midfielder | 176 | 71 |
| Júnior Santos | Brazil | 31 | Attacker | 188 | 85 |
| S. Rodríguez | Uruguay | 26 | Midfielder | 172 | 62 |
| Raul | Brazil | 29 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 79 |
| Warleson | Brazil | 30 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 87 |
| Chris Ramos | Spain | 29 | Attacker | 193 cm | 80 kg |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando | Brazil | 27 | Attacker | 176 | 72 |
| Cleiton | Brazil | 29 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 80 |
| Matheus Fernandes | Brazil | 28 | Midfielder | 183 | 69 |
| Tiago Volpi | Brazil | 35 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 83 |
| Eduardo Sasha | Brazil | 34 | Attacker | 173 | 70 |
| Eric Ramires | Brazil | 26 | Midfielder | 172 | 65 |
| Pedro Henrique | Brazil | 30 | Defender | 188 | 82 |
| Gabriel | Brazil | 34 | Midfielder | 171 | 72 |
| Juninho Capixaba | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 176 | 63 |
| Eduardo Santos | Brazil | 28 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Sant'Anna | Uruguay | 28 | Defender | 175 | 73 |
| J. Hurtado | Ecuador | 24 | Defender | 178 | 69 |
| I. Pitta | Paraguay | 27 | Attacker | 183 | n/a |
| Guzmán Rodríguez | Uruguay | 26 | Defender | 185 | 80 |
| Fabrício | Brazil | 26 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 69 |
| Vanderlan | Brazil | 24 | Defender | 183 | 74 |
| Fabinho | Brazil | 24 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| Lucas Barbosa | Brazil | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Alix | Brazil | 26 | Defender | 195 | 76 |
| Gustavo Marques | Brazil | 24 | Defender | 189 cm | 84 kg |
Botafogo vs RB Bragantino match odds
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