Botafogo vs Vasco DA Gama

Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Wednesday 5th November | Estádio Nilton Santos | Brasileirão Série A | 22:30 GMT

The Clássico da Rivalidade returns under floodlights as Vasco da Gama host Botafogo in a pivotal Rio derby. Botafogo, the 2024 champions, chase a top-four finish; Vasco aim to lock in a Copa Sudamericana berth and avoid any late relegation scares.

Key Betting Tip: Botafogo to Win @ 1.91

Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama Predicted Lineups**

Botafogo Predicted XI: John; Vitinho, Lucas Halter, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles; Marlon Freitas, Gregore; Luiz Henrique, Jefferson Savarino, Thiago Almada; Igor Jesus

Vasco da Gama Predicted XI: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, João Victor, Maicon, Lucas Piton; Hugo Moura, Mateus Carvalho; José Luis Rodríguez, Dimitri Payet, Emerson Rodríguez; Pablo Vegetti

Botafogo and Vasco da Gama Current Form and Standings

Botafogo have surged the Série A with 48 points from 31 games, winning 13, drawing 9, and losing 9. Their attack averages 1.8 goals per game, led by Igor Jesus.

Vasco are in 8th on 38 points (12W, 6D, 12L). They average 1.1 goals scored but leak 1.4, with wins in their last three (W-W-W). Philippe Coutinho's creativity offers hope, yet defensive frailty persists.

Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama Head-to-Head Timeline

This Clássico da Rivalidade remains fiercely contested, with Botafogo holding recent edges. They've won three of the last four home derbies, including a 3-0 thrashing in 2024. Ties dominate lately, fueling tension.

Recent H2H Results:

12 Sept · Copa do Brasil
Botafogo (3) 1 - 1 (5) Vasco da Gama

28 Aug · Copa do Brasil
Vasco da Gama 1 - 1 Botafogo

12 Jul 25 · Série A
Vasco da Gama 0 - 2 Botafogo

23 Feb 25 · Carioca Serie A
Vasco da Gama 1 - 0 Botafogo

Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama Predictions

Our model, crunching 200+ data points on form, H2H, injuries, and tactics, forecasts a 1-0 Botafogo victory with 62% confidence. Glorioso's home dominance and Vasco's absences tilt the scales, expecting a low-scoring scrap where Botafogo's press overwhelms.

Best Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Botafogo to Win @ 1.91

(Odds are subject to change)

Alternative: Under 2.5 Goals @ -163, given five straight H2H unders and Botafogo's tight rearguard.

Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama: Key Players to Watch

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo) - The Venezuelan winger dazzles with 4 goals and 4 assists this term, his dribbling key in derbies; expect him to exploit Vasco's depleted flanks.

Pablo Vegetti (Vasco da Gama) - The Argentine striker's 8 goals anchor their attack; his hold-up play could test Botafogo's injury-hit defense in counters.

Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama Match Facts

Referee: N/A
Broadcast Details: Free livestream on Oddspedia; check local listings for Globo or Premiere.
Stadium Information: Estádio Nilton Santos holds 46,831, a cauldron for derbies in Rio's humid nights.