Vitoria vs Botafogo Prediction 9 November 2025
🔊 In the upcoming Serie A clash, Vitória will take on Botafogo. This encounter promises to be thrilling as both teams display contrasting form and motivation. Vitória are eager to distance themselves from the relegation zone, currently sitting in 16th place, while Botafogo are fighting for higher positions, positioned sixth. The teams exhibit different playing styles: the hosts favor dynamic counterattacks, whereas the visitors focus on possession. Despite their differing objectives, the match is set to be intense due to the contrasting styles and strategies of the teams.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 17 July 2025 and ended in a 0-0 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Botafogo were the home side):
- possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corners: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 5;
- shots on target: 8 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Vitória and Botafogo:
- 29 matches played;
- home team victories - 8, away team victories - 12, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 36 for the home side, 41 for the visitors;
- average goals in the first half - 1.21, in the second half - 1.45;
- average total goals per match - 2.66.
Head-to-head statistics Vitoria - Botafogo

Vitoria Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Serie A tournament (home team - Vitória, away team - Internacional). The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Vitória vs Internacional):
- possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 21;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
🔴 Vitória have been inconsistent this season, teetering between wins and losses. In their last five matches, they've secured three victories but suffered two defeats. Their offense manages just 0.91 goals per game, making them one of the least prolific sides in the league. However, the "Lions" have their strengths: playing at home bolsters their confidence and aggression. Historically, head-to-head encounters with Botafogo tend to end with few goals- the first-round match concluded in a goalless draw.
Match Results: Vitoria

Botafogo FR Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Serie A tournament (home team - Botafogo, away team - Vasco da Gama). The game ended with a 3-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 9 vs 0.
⚫ The reigning Serie A champions currently sit in sixth place in the standings, but with just six rounds left, they are out of the title race this year. The "Lone Star" are on a four-match unbeaten streak, boasting 2 wins and 2 draws. Their strong defense concedes only 0.88 goals per game, though their attack is less impressive, averaging just 1.38 goals per match. Notably, they often play in low-scoring games, with the total under 2.5 goals occurring in seven consecutive away fixtures.
Match Results: Botafogo FR
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 29;
- Home wins - 8, Away wins - 12, Draws - 9.
Statistics: Vitória vs Botafogo
- Matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- Wins: 8 vs 14;
- Win percentage: 25% vs 44%;
- Losses: 14 vs 9;
- Draws: 10 vs 9.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 4;
- Losses: 6 vs 3;
- Draws: 0 vs 3.
- Vitória have failed to win in 14 of their last 15 head-to-head meetings.
- Vitória have not won in 8 of their last 9 Serie A head-to-head meetings.
- Vitória have not won at home in their last 7 head-to-head matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's hosts average goals scored - 1.24, visitors - 1.41;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.66;
- Both teams scored: overall - 18 times; at the home team's ground - 9 times.
Statistics: Vitória vs Botafogo
- Average tournament total: 2.38 vs 2.25;
- Average goals scored: 0.91 vs 1.38;
- Average first-half total: 0.38 vs 0.66;
- Average second-half total: 0.53 vs 0.72;
- Vitória: average home total in the tournament - 1.13;
- Botafogo: average away total in the tournament - 0.94;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 0.8) vs 1.1 (away - 0.6).
- Vitória score less than 1.5 goals in their last 7 head-to-head matches.
Corners Prediction
Vitória: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.44; at home - 5.13;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.2; at home - 5.8.
Botafogo: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.69, away - 3.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.4; away - 2.8.
- Vitória have taken fewer than 4.5 corners in 6 of their last 7 Serie A head-to-head meetings.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.48 (1.24 for the hosts and 1.24 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the host's ground - 2.64 (1 for the hosts and 1.64 for the visitors).
Vitória: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 3.13; at home - 3.06;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.3; at home - 4.6.
Botafogo: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.5, away - 2.44;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.6; away - 2.8.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 29;
- Both teams have scored overall - 18 times;
- At the home team's ground - 9 times.
Statistics: Vitória vs Botafogo
- Total matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 9;
- BTTS for Vitória at home - 8 (50%);
- BTTS for Botafogo away - 2 (13%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 4 vs 3;
- BTTS for Vitória at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS for Botafogo away - 1 (20%).