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Bahia play host to Botafogo in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 on Wednesday. With last week’s first leg ending all square, a place in the quarter-finals is very much up for grabs and this makes for a thrilling affair at the Arena Fonte Nova.
Bahia continue to struggle for results in the top half of the Serie A table as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Fluminense at the Estadio do Maracana on Sunday.
Rogério Ceni’s men have now gone five consecutive league games without a win, losing three and claiming two draws since a 3-1 victory over Athletico Paranaense on July 10.
Bahia now turn their attention to the Copa do Brasil, where they fought back from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw against Botafogo in last Wednesday’s first leg at the Estádio Nilton Santos.
Botafogo, on the other hand, turned in a superb attacking display at the weekend when they cruised to a 4-1 victory over Atletico Goianiense at the Stadium Antônio Accioly.
The Lone Stars have now gone unbeaten in nine of their last 10 Serie A matches, picking up seven wins and two draws since late June.
Botafogo currently lead the way at the top of the Serie A standings, having picked up 43 points from their 21 matches so far.
Bahia vs Botafogo Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 11 wins from the last 26 meetings between the sides, Bahia boast a slightly superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Botafogo have picked up one fewer win in that time, while the spoils have been shared on five occasions.
- Bahia have failed to win their last three home games, suffering consecutive defeats against Cuiaba and Corinthians before playing out a 1-1 draw with Internacional on July 28.
- Botafogo are unbeaten in their last five away matches, picking up three wins and two draws since June’s 2-1 defeat at Criciuma.
Bahia vs Botafogo Prediction
Buoyed by their dominant display against Goianiense, Botafogo will head into the midweek clash with confidence as they look to reach the cup quarter-finals.
Bahia’s current form leaves a lot to be desired and we predict the Lone Stars will come away with the desired result at the Fonte Nova Arena.
Prediction: Bahia 1-2 Botafogo
Bahia vs Botafogo Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Botafogo to win
Tip 2: Both teams to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in five of Bahia’s last seven matches)
Tip 3: Over 10.5 corners - No (There have been fewer than 11 corner kicks in eight of the last 10 meetings between the two teams)
