Vasco Da Gama vs Botafogo Prediction 5 April 2026
🔊 The match between Vasco da Gama and Botafogo promises to be intriguing. Both teams have displayed varying forms in recent matches, yet each possesses its strengths. Vasco da Gama sit in 8th place in the standings, aiming to climb higher, while Botafogo are fighting for survival in 15th position. Considering the head-to-head statistics and the current momentum of both sides, we can expect a tense battle with a focus on defense.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 08 February 2026, ending in a 2-0 victory. Here's a comparative breakdown of the match statistics (Vasco da Gama were the home side):
- possession: 66% vs 34%;
- corners: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 19 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Vasco da Gama and Botafogo:
- 66 matches played;
- home wins: 25, away wins: 23, draws: 18;
- goals scored: 78 for Vasco, 93 for Botafogo;
- average goals in the first half: 1.12, second half: 1.47;
- average total goals per match: 2.59.
Head-to-head statistics Vasco Da Gama - Botafogo
Vasco da Gama Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Serie A competition, with Coritiba hosting Vasco da Gama. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Vasco da Gama vs Coritiba):
- possession percentage: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
⚫ Vasco da Gama are showing decent form, winning three of their last five matches and drawing the other two. Their attack averages 1.4 goals per game, but their defense concedes just as many. Their current standing in the league offers hope for climbing up the table, so the team is highly motivated. Vasco's main strength lies in their well-organized play, both in attack and defense.
Match Results: Vasco da Gama
Botafogo FR Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on as part of the Serie A tournament, featuring Botafogo as the home team and Mirassol as the visitors. The match concluded with a 3-2 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Botafogo vs Mirassol):
- possession percentage: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 8;
- fouls: 14 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
⚫ Botafogo are going through a tough stretch, having lost three of their last five matches, despite securing two wins. Offensively, they have been moderately productive, averaging 1.3 goals per game, while defensively they concede at a rather high rate of 2.25 goals per match. As they fight to maintain their league status amid these results, their primary focus remains on bolstering their defense to achieve more consistent performances.
Match Results: Botafogo FR
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 66;
- First-half wins at home - 10; away - 4; draws - 21;
- Average first-half total: 1.12;
- Today's home team averages 0.48 goals, while the visitors average 0.64.
First-Half Stats: Vasco da Gama (home) vs Botafogo (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- Wins: 1 (20%) vs 1 (20%);
- Losses: 3 (60%) vs 2 (40%);
- Draws: 1 (20%) vs 2 (40%);
- Average goals scored: 1.2 vs 1.8;
- Average goals conceded: 0.8 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 6 vs 5;
- Draws: 1 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.8) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.9).
- Botafogo have conceded in the first half for six consecutive matches.
- Botafogo have conceded in the first half for five straight matches in Serie A.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 66;
- Home wins - 25, Away wins - 23, Draws - 18.
Statistics: Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo
- Matches in the tournament: 9 vs 8;
- Victories: 3 vs 3;
- Win percentage: 33% vs 38%;
- Losses: 3 vs 5;
- Draws: 3 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 4;
- Losses: 3 vs 4;
- Draws: 3 vs 2.
- Vasco da Gama remain unbeaten in their last 6 matches.
- Botafogo fail to win away in 8 of their last 9 Serie A matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches (Average Total):
- Home side - 1.18, Away side - 1.41;
- Overall head-to-head - 2.59;
- Both teams scored: All-time - 32 times; At home ground - 14 times.
Average Total Statistics: Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo
- In the tournament: 3.11 vs 4;
- Goals scored: 1.56 vs 1.75;
- First half: 0.56 vs 0.75;
- Second half: 1 vs 1;
- Vasco da Gama at home in the tournament - 1.6;
- Botafogo away in the tournament - 1.4;
- Last 10 matches: 1.4 (home - 1.33) vs 1.3 (away - 1.25).
- Vasco da Gama score less than 1.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head encounters.
- Vasco da Gama score less than 1.5 goals in their last 6 head-to-head Serie A matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Played - 66;
- Both teams scored all-time - 32 times;
- At home ground - 14 times.
Statistics: Vasco da Gama against Botafogo
- Played in the tournament: 9 vs 8;
- Season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 5;
- Vasco da Gama: BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Botafogo: BTTS away - 4 (80%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 8 vs 6;
- Vasco da Gama: BTTS at home - 4 (67%);
- Botafogo: BTTS away - 4 (100%).
- Vasco da Gama both score and concede in their last 7 matches.
- Vasco da Gama both score and concede in their last 6 Serie A matches.
- Botafogo both score and concede away in 6 of their last 7 Serie A matches.
Correct Score Prediction
Most Frequent Results (Current Season):
- The most common score in the tournament: 1-1 (14/87, 16.1%);
- Vasco da Gama most frequently ends home matches: 2-1 (2/5, 40%);
- Botafogo's typical away scores: 1-0, 1-2, 2-1, 4-1, 5-3 (1/5, 20%).
The algorithm predicts the top-3 outcomes based on statistics and probability distribution:
1-1 - 11.29% (odds: 6)
2-1 - 8.6% (odds: 8.5)
1-0 - 7.65% (odds: 6.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the recent form of both clubs, betting on both teams to score (yes) seems like a reasonable strategy for this matchup. Vasco da Gama have both scored and conceded in their last 7 games, while Botafogo have found the net and allowed goals in 6 of their last 7 away matches.No comments
Betting Tips: Vasco da Gama - Botafogo FR
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