Botafogo RJ vs Bahia Prediction & Betting Tips (31 July)

Botafogo RJ realistic ambitions of for the Copa do Brasil, with a recent record of six wins in seven home matches providing their bid for a place at the Copa do Brasil top table with a real boost. Irrespective of which division they have been operating in, Bahia have struggled on their travels of late, suffering an alarming nine defeats in 12 trips.

When Bahia come to town, excitement is usually guaranteed, with 10 of Bahia 14 top-flight trips this season serving up over 2.5 goals. The coach depleted side scored three times during the last games, whilst the net has bulged on at least three occasions in 10 of Botafogo RJ last 15 Copa do Brasil matches.

There tends to be excitement at both ends when Bahia take to the field in the Copa do Brasil, with Bahia coach charges both scoring and conceding in six consecutive matches. Given that this has also been the case in 15 of the most recent 19 Botafogo RJ home games at this level, it would come as a surprise were either keeper to emerge with a clean sheet.