Second Leg of the 2025 Copa do Brasil Quarterfinals: Matches, Favorites, and Where to Watch!

After the FIFA international break, it’s time to find out who will move past the 2025 Copa do Brasil Quarterfinals. Four decisive games will be played on September 10 and 11, featuring derbies, excitement, and of course, Sports Betting opportunities.

Bahia, Corinthians, and Cruzeiro took the lead in the race for a spot, while Botafogo and Vasco remain wide open after a draw. Meanwhile, Fluminense, Athletico-PR, and Atlético-MG will need to overturn first-leg defeats to advance.

Before planning your bets responsibly, we’ve prepared this complete guide with everything you need to know about the Return Legs of the 2025 Copa do Brasil Quarterfinals. Keep reading and good luck!

Fluminense vs Bahia

It was a tough and balanced match at Arena Fonte Nova, but Bahia came out on top against Fluminense. Left-back Luciano Juba scored the winning goal in the 86th minute, giving coach Rogério Ceni’s team the advantage in the fight for qualification.

Now, the decider will be played this Wednesday, September 10, at 7:00 p.m. Playing at Maracanã, Renato Portaluppi’s men will need a win to reach the Copa do Brasil Semifinals — and if it’s by a single-goal margin, the match will go to penalties. This clash will kick off the round.

Key Players and Absences

Flu is counting on Germán Cano and Everaldo, both top scorers of the Copa do Brasil so far with four goals each, to lead the comeback. The defense, however, suffers from the absence of right-back Samuel Xavier, sidelined with injury. Coach Renato Gaúcho will also be without Yeferson Soteldo, who was called up by the Venezuelan national team.

On the other side, Bahia only needs a draw to advance. The team boasts great defensive solidity — having conceded just two goals in the competition — and will rely on Kayky and Everaldo as options for speed and creativity up front.

Recent Results

Fluminense is coming off a goalless draw at Vila Belmiro in the Brasileirão, while Bahia played three matches: they were thrashed 5-1 by Mirassol in the league but crowned champions of the Copa do Nordeste with a 9-1 aggregate win over Confiança.

Predictions

Despite the first-leg setback, Fluminense is seen as the favorite to win the return match at Maracanã: a Flu victory pays 1.99, a draw 3.25, and a Bahia win 3.95. However, when it comes to advancing to the semifinals, the scenario flips — Bahia has the edge (1.48) against Fluminense (2.58).

Where to Watch

The match will be broadcast live on SporTV (cable) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

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Corinthians vs Athletico-PR

In the only clash between teams from different divisions, the Série A representative came out on top. Corinthians dominated possession and opened the scoring with striker Gui Negão in the 58th minute. Athletico-PR even equalized through Benavídez — but the goal was disallowed, sealing a 1-0 victory for Timão.

Now, the decider will be played at Neo Química Arena on September 10 at 9:30 p.m. The São Paulo side only needs a draw to advance to the Semifinals, while the Paranaense team needs a win to keep their hopes alive.

Key Players and Absences

On Corinthians’ side, coach Dorival Júnior should count on the return of striker Yuri Alberto — once again recovering from injury earlier than expected. Still out are midfielder André Carrillo and defensive midfielder Raniele, both injured. Called up for the World Cup Qualifiers, goalkeeper Hugo Souza, defender Felix Torres, and midfielder José Martínez could also miss the game.

Athletico, on the other hand, will not have head coach Odair Hellmann, who was sent off after the final whistle. Assistant Fábio Moreno will be in charge but won’t count on winger Isaac or defender Léo Pelé, both sidelined with injuries. Midfielder João Cruz, defensive midfielder Raul, winger Julimar, and defender Arthur Dias are doubtful, but one certainty remains: left-back Esquivel is available.

Recent Results

After their win at Ligga Arena, Corinthians drew 1-1 against Palmeiras at Neo Química Arena in the Brasileirão. Athletico-PR bounced back with wins over Novorizontino (2-1) and Botafogo-SP (3-1) in Série B.

Predictions

The odds reinforce Corinthians’ favoritism at home: a Timão win pays 1.87, a draw 3.10, and an Athletico-PR victory 4.90. In the race for qualification, the gap is even wider: Corinthians’ advancement is priced at 1.10, while Furacão’s odds reach 6.60.

Where to Watch

The match will be broadcast on TV Globo (free-to-air), SporTV (cable), Prime Video (streaming), and Premiere (pay-per-view).

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Cruzeiro vs Atlético-MG

Cruzeiro had gone six matches without beating Atlético-MG, but ended the drought in style: a 2-0 victory at Arena MRV with goals from defender Fabrício Bruno and striker Kaio Jorge, giving Raposa the upper hand in the race for a semifinal spot.

This result even sealed coach Cuca’s departure from Galo. His replacement will be Jorge Sampaoli, who arrives to try and turn around a difficult season. Making his debut this Thursday, September 11, at 7:30 p.m., the Argentine coach will need to beat Cruzeiro at Mineirão by 2-0 to take the tie to penalties.

Key Players and Absences

Despite the advantage built in the first leg, Cruzeiro coach Leonardo Jardim may face difficulties in attack: striker Kaio Jorge picked up an injury while with the Brazilian national team, and midfielder Matheus Pereira remains doubtful due to calf pain.

At Atlético-MG, the big news is Sampaoli’s return. However, the team could be without five players: left-back Saravia, defender Lyanco, midfielder Patrick, striker Cadu, and forward Caio Maia, all sidelined with physical issues.

Recent Results

Fighting for the Brasileirão title, Cruzeiro followed up the derby win by defeating São Paulo 1-0. Still without a coach, Atlético-MG lost 1-0 to Vitória in the league and moved closer to the relegation zone.

Predictions

With the first-leg advantage and the support of their fans, Cruzeiro has good chances of winning: a Raposa victory pays 2.06, a draw 3.05, and a Galo win 3.95. For semifinal qualification, Cruzeiro’s favoritism is even stronger: their advancement is at 1.03, compared to 11.0 for Atlético-MG.

Where to Watch

The match will be streamed live on Amazon Prime Video.

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Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama

In a hard-fought derby, Botafogo and Vasco da Gama played out the only draw so far. Striker Arthur Cabral opened the scoring for the Glorioso in the 8th minute, but midfielder Jair equalized in the 17th. The 1-1 result at São Januário leaves the tie wide open!

This Thursday, September 11, at 9:30 p.m., the two rivals will face off again at Engenhão — to the disappointment of Green Day fans, since the band’s concert was canceled due to the match. Whoever wins secures the spot!

Key Players and Absences

The Glorioso has had an inconsistent season but relies on midfielder Savarino and striker Arthur as key pieces in attack. In defense, however, they’ll have to overcome the absences of defenders Philipe Sampaio and Bastos, left-back Cuiabano, and striker Chris Ramos to fight for qualification.

Vasco, meanwhile, also has major absences: midfielder Tchê Tchê, right-back Paulo Henrique, forward Adson, and midfielder Mateus Carvalho remain sidelined with physical issues — and midfielder Jair will miss the rest of the season due to injury. That leaves midfielder Philippe Coutinho and striker Vegetti as the team’s main attacking references.

Recent Results

After the first-leg draw, Botafogo thrashed Red Bull Bragantino 4-1 in the Brasileirão. Vasco, on the other hand, defeated Sport 3-2 at Ilha do Retiro and pulled away from the relegation zone.

Predictions

The odds place Botafogo as the favorite in the derby: a Glorioso win pays 1.65, a draw 3.70, and a Vasco victory 5.40. For qualification, Botafogo is also ahead, with odds of 1.35 compared to Vasco’s 3.10.

Where to Watch

The match will be broadcast live on SporTV (cable) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

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Changes in the 2025 Copa do Brasil Schedule

Attention: the winners of the Copa do Brasil 2025 Quarterfinals will have to wait a bit before playing the next stage. The CBF announced that the tournament will now close the Brazilian football calendar, with Semifinals on December 10 and 14 and the two-legged Final on December 17 and 21.

According to the CBF, the change was made to give teams more rest after the Brasileirão — which will end on December 21 due to Palmeiras, Flamengo, Botafogo, and Fluminense’s participation in the FIFA Club World Cup.

With this change, the tournament could be finished earlier without affecting a potential Brazilian participation in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup — São Paulo, Flamengo, and Palmeiras still have chances of winning the Libertadores and qualifying.

Who Will Win the 2025 Copa do Brasil?

Great question, especially since a lot can change before December. Fighting for the Brasileirão title and with a good advantage in the Quarterfinals, Cruzeiro starts as the favorite with odds of 3.0. Botafogo and Corinthians are the two teams with the best chance of spoiling Raposa’s campaign, priced at 4.5 and 5.0 respectively.

Bahia has been establishing itself as one of the most competitive teams in Brazil and is fourth in line with 7.0, closely followed by Fluminense with 9.0. Still in Rio, Vasco da Gama has odds of 15.0.

Finally, Atlético-MG is priced at 25.0 to lift the trophy again — ahead only of Athletico-PR, who have the longest odds at 45.0.

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The 2025 Copa do Brasil promises thrills until the final whistle! Four decisive matches will determine who remains in the fight for the most lucrative prize in Brazilian football. Before making any prediction, don’t forget to study all the data, stats, and rules to bet consciously and responsibly.

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