How to Watch Botafogo vs Bahia: Lineups, Absences, Suspensions, and Referee Details
Crucial Showdown: Botafogo vs Bahia in Brazilian Championship
Botafogo Seeks Redemption with Key Players Returning
Botafogo aims to secure a vital victory against Bahia in the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship on Wednesday, October 1, at 9:30 PM at Estádio Nilton Santos. This match is considered a “six-point duel,” pivotal for a spot in the 2026 Libertadores. Both teams are level on the table with 40 points, but Botafogo holds the fifth position thanks to a superior goal difference.
Head Coach Davide Ancelotti welcomes back his central defensive duo, Alexander Barboza and Kaio Pantaleão, from suspension. However, the team will miss Matheus Martins due to suspension, while Alex Telles and Joaquín Correa remain unavailable.
Botafogo’s Injury Concerns and Yellow Card Warnings
Botafogo faces several lineup challenges due to injuries and suspensions:
- Neto (Complete tear in right femur)
- Bastos (Left knee surgery)
- Alex Telles (Left knee pain)
- Danilo (Left thigh muscle injury)
- Álvaro Montoro (Argentina U-20 national team)
- Jordan Barrera (Colombia U-20 national team)
- Nathan Fernandes (Fractured right forearm)
- Matheus Martins (Suspended)
- Joaquín Correa (Muscle injury)
Players at risk of suspension with two yellow cards include Mateo Ponte, Cuiabano, Newton, and Marlon Freitas. Another card could sideline them for Botafogo’s next game against Internacional on October 4.
Bahia’s Preparations and Squad Limitations
Bahia enters the game following a victory over Palmeiras. However, Coach Rogério Ceni must navigate eight absences, including Acevedo (suspended) and other injured players such as João Paulo, Kanu, David Duarte, Erick, Caio Alexandre, Erick Pula, and Ruan Pablo. The team will be boosted by the return of midfielder Jean Lucas from suspension.
Special Ticket Promotions at Estádio Nilton Santos
Botafogo has launched a “Promotional Full” ticket offer, allowing fans to buy one ticket and receive another for free. Fans can purchase up to two promotional tickets, totaling four entries. Tickets are available at botafogo.com.br/ingresso and at the stadium’s West ticket office from 11 AM to 7 PM.
Television Coverage and Match Officials
The match will be broadcast live on Globo for select states and cities in Brazil, with coverage by Gustavo Villani, Diego Ribas, and Júnior. National coverage will be available on Premiere, featuring Daniel Pereira and Grafite.
Match officials for the game include:
| Position | Name | State |
|---|---|---|
| Referee | Felipe Fernandes de Lima | MG |
| Assistant 1 | Felipe Alan Costa de Oliveira | MG |
| Assistant 2 | Celso Luiz da Silva | MG |
| VAR | Thiago Duarte Peixoto | SP |
Expected Lineups
Projected team lineups for the match are:
Botafogo: Léo Linck; Vitinho, Kaio Pantaleão, Alexander Barboza, Marçal; Marlon Freitas, Newton, Savarino; Santi Rodríguez, Arthur Cabral, Cuiabano (Artur) – Coach: Davide Ancelotti.
Bahia: Ronaldo; Gilberto, Gabriel Xavier, Ramos Mingo, Luciano Juba; Rezende, Jean Lucas, Everton Ribeiro; Kayky, Willian José, Sanabria – Coach: Rogério Ceni.
