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Botafogo - Vasco da Gama
Brazil Serie A - Nilton Santos
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Botafogo and Vasco da Gama go head-to-head at the Estádio Nilton Santos in Brazil’s Serie A clash on Sunday, July 2nd. Early pace-setters Botafogo host struggling Vasco da Gama this weekend. Read our Brazilian Serie A predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama
Botafogo can extend their lead at the summit of Serie A with a victory over Vasco da Gama on Sunday. Read our top Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Botafogo to Win
- Botafogo have won a sensational ten of their first 12 Serie A fixtures of the season.
- Botafogo have a 100% winning record at home in the league after six games.
- Vasco da Gama have lost seven of their first 12 Serie A contests of the new campaign.
- Vasco da Gama have lost 50% of their away assignments in the league this term.
Both Teams to Score – No
- Botafogo have kept clean sheets in five straight home fixtures in the league.
- Botafogo have conceded only one goal in six home tests overall in Serie A this season.
- Vasco da Gama have scored one or fewer goals in each of their last five league tussles.
- Vasco da Gama failed to score in three of their last four meetings with Botafogo.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama
Check out our list of key stats for Sunday’s game featuring Botafogo – Vasco da Gama below alongside a tool to help you choose the most lucrative odds. You can find more of the best football predictions today over on our dedicated tips page.
Head to Head
16/02/23
Brazil Campeonato Carioca Brazil
Vasco da Gama
Botafogo
2
0
13/02/22
Brazil Campeonato Carioca Brazil
Vasco da Gama
Botafogo
0
1
07/11/21
Brazil Serie B BSB
Vasco da Gama
Botafogo
0
4
01/08/21
Brazil Serie B BSB
Botafogo
Vasco da Gama
2
0
22/05/21
Brazil Campeonato Carioca Brazil
Vasco da Gama
Botafogo
0
1
Last Five - Botafogo
22/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Corinthians
Botafogo
1
0
L
17/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Atletico Mineiro
Botafogo
1
0
L
03/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Flamengo
Botafogo
2
1
L
30/08/23
Copa Sudamericana SUD
Defensa y Justicia
Botafogo
2
1
L
27/08/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
EC Bahia
Botafogo
0
3
W
Last Five - Vasco da Gama
25/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
America MG
Vasco da Gama
0
1
W
21/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Coritiba
Vasco da Gama
1
5
W
16/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Fluminense
Vasco da Gama
2
4
W
03/09/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
EC Bahia
Vasco da Gama
1
1
D
27/08/23
Brazil Serie A BSA
Palmeiras
Vasco da Gama
1
0
L
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama odds and probability figures ahead of Sunday’s clash below.
Botafogo odds: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
Draw odds: 47/20 (3.35) – 29.9%
Vasco da Gama odds: 39/10 (4.90) – 20.4%
Expected winners Botafogo have a 58.8% chance of landing a home win on Sunday according to the bookmakers’ latest probability figures. Under 2.5 goals meanwhile, can be backed at an interesting looking 4/6 (1.67) with an implied probability of 60%, while Botafogo can be grabbed at 13/10 (2.30 – 43.5%) to establish a half time lead this weekend.
Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama lineups and team news for Sunday’s Serie A fixture below.
Botafogo
Lucas Fernandes, Gabriel Pires, Fernando Marcal and Patrick de Paula are listed as injured for Botafogo and will miss Sunday's clash.
Predicted Lineup for Botafogo: Peri – Rafael, Adryelson, Cuesta, Hugo – Tche, Freitas, Santos, Eduardo, Sa – Soares
Vasco da Gama
Cauan Barros, Manuel Capasso, Gabriel Dias, Riquelme and Patrick de Lucca are in the treatment room for Vasco da Gama, who sit third from bottom in Serie A.
Predicted Lineup for Vasco da Gama: Jardim – Rodriguez, Bambu, Leo, Piton – Teixeira, Jair, Gomes – Pec, Figuiredo, Rayan
Player to Watch – Tiquinho Soares
Botafogo striker Tiquinho Soares has been in unstoppable form in the early throes of the new Serie A campaign and the 32-year-old has already notched ten times in just 12 appearances. Soares could add to his impressive haul on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.