Sparks will fly as two Rio de Janeiro-based teams clash at Estádio São Januário on Saturday night. View our free Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo predictions below.
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Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- Vasco da Gama conceded first in four of their last five matches, and in six of their last eight meetings with Botafogo.
- Both teams scored in Botafogo's last four games, and also in five of Vasco da Gama's last eight matches.
- While Botafogo won four of their last six matfhes, Vasco da Gama suffered four defeats in their last six games.
- Three of Botafogo's last five wins have been by a 2-1 scoreline..
Correct score prediction: Vasco da Gama 1-2 Botafogo
Botafogo won four of their last six matches, and they've conceded in four consecutive games. The visitors’ last two wins both ended 2-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour the visiting team
- Vasco da Gama: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- Draw: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- Botafogo: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Vasco da Gama have been going through a rough patch. They won just one of their last six matches in all competitions, with a draw and four defeats. This is in contrast with Botafogo, who won four of their last six matches.
On that note, Botafogo are the expected winners at 13/10 (2.30). Teams with these odds generally have a 43.5% probability of winning.
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Moreover, both teams have been involved in a lot of high-scoring games in recent weeks. Vasco da Gama's last six matches saw almost four goals scored on average, while three of Botafogo's last four games featured at least three goals.
For this reason, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: A tightly-contested Rio de Janeiro derby on the cards?
It's worth mentioning that Vasco da Gama emerged victorious the last two times these teams clashed. However, both sides have three wins apiece in their last six skirmishes.
Brazil Campeonato Carioca 18/02/24
Botafogo
Vasco da Gama
Brazil Serie A 06/11/23
Vasco da Gama
Botafogo
Brazil Serie A 02/07/23
Botafogo
Vasco da Gama
Brazil Campeonato Carioca 16/02/23
Vasco da Gama
Botafogo
Brazil Campeonato Carioca 13/02/22
Vasco da Gama
Botafogo
Team news and form guide
Vasco da Gama: Hoping to turn their fortunes around
David received his marching orders in Vasco da Gama's 2-1 loss at Bahia earlier this week, and is suspended for this clash. Dimitri Payet, Paulinho Paula and Bruno Praxedes are still in the recovery room.
Predicted lineup: Jardim (GK), Piton, Victor, Maicon, Henrique, Carvalho, Moura, Leandrinho, Estrella, Adson & Vegetti.
Copa Sudamericana 14/05/25
L
Lanus
1
Vasco da Gama
0
Brazil Serie A 10/05/25
L
Vitoria
2
Vasco da Gama
1
Copa Sudamericana 07/05/25
L
Academia Puerto Cabello
4
Vasco da Gama
1
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
L
Palmeiras
1
Vasco da Gama
0
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
D
Operario PR
1
Vasco da Gama
1
Botafogo: Sights set on the top spot
Botafogo have a few absentees for this clash, including Rafael da Silva, Jeffinho, Jefferson Savarino and Junior Santos.
Predicted lineup: Victor (GK), Suarez, Halter, Bastos, Marcal, Barbosa, Freitas, Henrique, Eduardo, Tchê & Soares.
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
Internacional
0
Botafogo
4
Copa Libertadores 06/05/25
W
Carabobo
1
Botafogo
2
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
L
EC Bahia
1
Botafogo
0
Copa do Brasil 30/04/25
W
Capital CF
0
Botafogo
4
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
W
Fluminense
0
Botafogo
2
Player to watch: Eduardo
Eduardo put up a man-of-the-match performance in Botafogo's 2-1 win against RB Bragantino earlier this week, scoring both of his team's goals. He has been in sensational form for the visitors, with five goals scored in his last seven appearances.
It's also worth mentioning that the last time these teams clashed, the former FC Porto and Nice midfielder scored a brace. It'll be interesting to see how he fares against a struggling Vasco da Gama side.