Last Updated on August 23, 2023 3:43 pm by Erwin Noguera
The second half of the 2023 Brasileirão season is in full swing, and, as things currently stand, it looks like no team will be able to knock Botafogo off the top of the table.
The Fogão have managed to stay at the top of the table for most of the season and, right now, have an 11-point gap over Palmeiras, their closest pursuers. Then we have Flamengo, Fluminense, and Gremio, three teams fighting for one of the top four places in the table.
On the other side of the table, América-MG and Coritiba have not been able to take off this season. They are likely to be relegated to the second division of Brazilian soccer.
When:
Sunday, August 27 at 03:00 PM ET at Nilton Santos Olympic Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Bahía +470
Botafogo -160
Draw Offs:
+280
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Why Bet on Botafogo?
As we have mentioned, Botafogo is, without a doubt, the best team in the Brasileirão in this 2023 season. Currently, the Fogão are at the top of the standings, with an excellent record of 15 wins, 3 draws, and 2 defeats.
Likewise, the team has scored points, even when not playing their best. We say this because their performance in the last five games has not been the same as at the beginning of the season. However, they have taken 9 out of 15 points from 3 draws and 2 wins. By this, we mean that they score points even when the team plays poorly.
However, Botafogo is coming from a 0-0 draw against Sao Paulo in the previous round of the Brasileirão.
Why Bet on Bahía?
On the other hand, we have Bahia, one of the teams that are struggling to stay away from the relegation places, and if they win this match against Botafogo, they could have an additional boost and confidence boost.
The Bahiaço is ranked #16 in the standings with a record of 5 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses. Although the team has 21 points and is only 3 points behind Corinthians in the #13 position, they are level with Santos, so they must collect as many points as possible from now on to stay away from the dreaded relegation zone.
Bahia has seen its performance increase in the last weeks, as they have accumulated 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the last five matches. The last game played was an excellent victory at home against Red Bull Bragantino with a score of 4-0.
Final Betting Analysis: Botafogo vs. Bahía
In the last 20 matches between Botafogo and Bahia, Esquadrão de Aço dominates the series with 11 wins. The Fogão, on the other hand, have accumulated only 6 victories, while 3 matches have ended in a draw.
Likewise, in the last match between the two teams on April 25, 2023, Botafogo won the away game 2-1.
At MyBookie.ag, there is a Moneyline that favors Botafogo at -170, while Bahia starts at +470.
As we see the season and the level of both teams, there is no doubt that Botafogo is the clear favorite to get the three points this matchday. Moreover, the fact that they are playing at home increases these odds even more.
As a result, our betting selection is a 1-0 Botafogo victory.
Look for a straight win on the Moneyline Botafogo. If you put $100 on Botafogo at -170, you’ll see a $58.82 win with a total payout of $158.82.
Botafogo vs. Bahía Betting Pick: Botafogo
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