On April 12, 2025, Red Bull Bragantino hosted Botafogo at Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid in Bragança Paulista for the third round of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. The match concluded with a 1-0 victory for Bragantino, ending Botafogo’s impressive 17-match unbeaten streak against teams from São Paulo, which had been ongoing since November 2023.
Match Summary
- Date: April 12, 2025
- Venue: Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid, Bragança Paulista
- Final Score: Red Bull Bragantino 1-0 Botafogo
- Goal: Eduardo Sasha (Bragantino) at 5 minutesFootballCritic+1Football Predictions Today+1
- Referee: Anderson Daronco
- Attendance: 16,119 spectators
Eduardo Sasha scored the only goal of the match in the 5th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Botafogo. Despite several attempts, Botafogo couldn’t find the equalizer, resulting in their first loss to a São Paulo team in over a year.
Statistical Analysis
| Statistic | Bragantino | Botafogo |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Total Shots | 12 | 10 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| Fouls Committed | 14 | 16 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
Source: Sofascore
Botafogo’s Record Against São Paulo Teams
Prior to this match, Botafogo had maintained a 17-match unbeaten run against São Paulo-based teams, comprising 10 wins and 7 draws. This streak included matches against prominent clubs like São Paulo FC, Palmeiras, Santos, and Corinthians. The last defeat to a São Paulo team was in November 2023.
Impact on the Season
Following this result, Botafogo remains with 6 points from 3 matches, placing them 5th in the league standings. Bragantino, securing their first win of the season, moves up to 12th place with 4 points.
Upcoming Fixtures
- Botafogo:
- April 16, 2025: Botafogo vs São Paulo – Estádio Nilton Santos
- April 20, 2025: Atlético Mineiro vs Botafogo – Arena MRV
- April 26, 2025: Botafogo vs Fluminense – Estádio Nilton Santos
- April 16, 2025: Botafogo vs São Paulo – Estádio Nilton Santos
- Bragantino:
- April 17, 2025: Bragantino vs Internacional – Estádio Nabi Abi ChedidFcTables+1SoccerStats+1
- April 21, 2025: Fortaleza vs Bragantino – Arena Castelão
- April 28, 2025: Bragantino vs Bahia – Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid
- April 17, 2025: Bragantino vs Internacional – Estádio Nabi Abi ChedidFcTables+1SoccerStats+1
Watch the Highlights
For a detailed analysis of the match between Botafogo and Bragantino, watch the highlights below:
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Conclusion
Bragantino’s victory over Botafogo not only secured them three crucial points but also ended Botafogo’s remarkable unbeaten streak against São Paulo teams. This result serves as a wake-up call for Botafogo, highlighting areas that require improvement. As the season progresses, both teams will look to build on this match, aiming for consistency and better performances in their upcoming fixtures.
