Botafogo haven’t beaten Bahia for over two years, here’s a look back | OneFootball

This Wednesday, Botafogo seeks to end a drought of more than two years against Bahia. Both teams will take the field at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Nilton Santos, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The last victory of the Glorious over the Steel Tricolor occurred on August 27, 2023, for the 21st round of the Brasileirão. On that occasion, the two goals from Diego Costa and the score from Luis Henrique ensured Botafogo's 3-0 victory at Nilton Santos.

Since then, the two teams have faced each other five times, with three victories for Bahia and two draws. In fact, the Bahia team eliminated Botafogo in the round of 16 of the 2024 Brazil Cup.

The last time the teams faced each other was in the first round of the Brazilian Championship. At Fonte Nova, in Salvador (BA), Bahia beat Botafogo 1-0, with a goal from Cauly.

Teams' Phase

The match marks a meeting between two teams from the G6 of the Brazilian Championship. While Botafogo is in fifth position, with 40 points, Bahia comes right after, in sixth, with the same score.

A victory for either side could put the team in the G4 of the Brasileirão.

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