Botafogo vs Red Bull Bragantino Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Copa do Brasil 2025 Round of 16 first leg

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in favour of RB Bragantino.

Botafogo are all set to lock horns with Red Bull Bragantino in the first leg fixture of the Copa do Brasil 2025 round of 16. The interesting contest between these Brazilian clubs will take place at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos.

Botafogo are coming in after securing an easy win against Capital FC in their previous round of the tournament. They are yet to win the cup competition, and now is the opportunity for them to do so. The competition is only going to get tougher from here for every club, going forward into the Copa do Brasil.

Red Bull Bragantino have recently seen a drop in their form, as they have lost a series of matches. They will be looking to step up and come back to the winning ways here. RB Bragantino have also not been able to win Copa do Brasil ever, but with the consistence performances going further, they can have a chance at the glory.

Kick-off:

• Location: Rio de Janerio, Brazil
• Stadium: Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos
• Date: Wednesday, July 30
• Kick-off Time: 03:30 IST (Tuesday, July 29; 22:00 GMT/ 18:00 ET/ 15:00 PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Botafogo: L-W-D-W-D

Red Bull Bragantino: W-D-L-L-L

O próximo jogo do Botafogo é contra o RB Bragantino, nesta terça-feira, às 19h, no Nilton Santos, pela partida de ida das oitavas de final da Copa do Brasil. ⚽️🔥 #VamosBOTAFOGO🎫 Acesse https://t.co/w0OVjuU0X0 e garanta o seu lugar. pic.twitter.com/4NWXPUnJ6M

— Botafogo F.R. (@Botafogo) July 27, 2025

Players to Watch

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Alex Telles, despite being a left-back, is going to play an important role in the attacking front as well. He scored a goal for his team in the previous round of the Copa do Brasil. His crosses will yet again play an important role in the final third for his side.

Telles defends well and is also one of the most consistent players in the squad.

Lucas Barbosa (Red Bull Bragantino)

In three Copa do Brasil appearances, the 24-year-old from Brazil has scored three goals for Red Bull Bragantino. He will be looking to step up so that he can help his side gain an advantage in the first leg itself. It is not going to be an easy fixture, and hence, Lucas Barbosa will be looking to step up here.

Match Facts

• Botafogo are on a five-match unbeaten run against Red Bull Bragantino.
• Neither of the last three matches between the two clubs has ended in a draw.
• Red Bull Bragantino are on a three-match losing streak.

Botafogo vs Red Bull Bragantino: Betting Tips and Odds

• Botafogo to win @13/20 888sport
• Arthur Cabral to score @5/1 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 bet365

Injury and Team News

Botafogo will be without Bastos as he is injured. They might also miss out on Artur Guimaraes and Danilo due to their lack of fitness.

Eduardo Santos, Fabricio, Fernando and four other players due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 15

Botafogo won: 8

Red Bull Bragantino won: 3

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Botafogo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

John (GK); Ponte, Kaio, Barboza, Telles; Allan, Newton; Montoro, Correa, Fernandes; Cabral

Red Bull Bragantino predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Lucão (GK); Hurtado, Palacios, Marques, Almeida; Ramires, Gabriel; Barbosa, Sasha, Jonathan; Pitta

Match Prediction

The Brazilian clubs are all set to come up with an intense fixture. Botafogo are likely to come out victorious against Red Bull Bragantino in the first leg of the 2025 Copa do Brasil round of 16.

Prediction: Botafogo 2-1 Red Bull Bragantino

Telecast Details

USA: Sling TV

Brazil: Amazon Prime Video

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