Botafogo vs Vasco Da Gama Prediction 5 November 2025
🔊 The clash between Botafogo and Vasco da Gama promises to be a highlight of the 32nd round of Brazil's Serie A. The teams are in contrasting form: the hosts have managed just one win in their last five matches, while the visitors have secured victories in four of their last five games. The significance of this game cannot be overstated, as both sides aim to solidify their standings in the league table. Both teams are known for their aggressive attacking style, resulting in numerous scoring opportunities, as reflected in their season's goal tallies. Given their first-round encounter and their quarter-final battle in the Copa do Brasil, this match is set to be action-packed.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 12 September 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Botafogo were the home team):
- possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 0;
- fouls: 11 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 9 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Botafogo and Vasco da Gama:
- 64 matches played;
- home wins: 22, away wins: 24, draws: 18;
- goals scored: 90 to 76;
- average first-half total: 1.14, second-half: 1.45;
- average total goals per match: 2.59.
Head-to-head statistics Botafogo - Vasco Da Gama
Botafogo FR Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on during the Serie A tournament, with Mirassol as the home side and Botafogo as the visitors. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the game statistics (Botafogo vs Mirassol):
- possession percentage: 34% vs 66%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 22 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 1.
⚫ Botafogo, currently sitting sixth in the standings, typically delivers consistent performances at home and stands as a strong contender for success thanks to their reliable defense. Despite a recent dip in form, with two draws and two losses in their last five matches, the team is renowned for their high level of discipline. The "Lone Star" often employs a defensive strategy, aiming to capitalize on quick counterattacks to achieve results. In the first round, Botafogo secured an away victory against Vasco (2-0), but they were knocked out by them in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, losing in a penalty shootout (2-2 on aggregate, 3-5 on penalties).
Match Results: Botafogo FR
Vasco da Gama Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Serie A tournament (home team - Vasco da Gama, visitors - São Paulo). The match concluded with a 0-2 scoreline.
The game statistics are as follows (Vasco da Gama vs São Paulo):
- ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 6.
⚪ Vasco da Gama have been in impressive form, securing four consecutive victories, but they stumbled at home in their last outing against São Paulo (0-2). Fernando Diniz's squad boasts high morale. Currently sitting ninth in the league, they are eager to climb further up the standings. The team is renowned for their attacking style, emphasizing speed and the strength of their forwards. Recent matches have demonstrated their ability to score more than one goal per game, with an average of 1.2 goals conceded over the last ten encounters.
Match Results: Vasco da Gama
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 64;
- Home wins - 22, Away wins - 24, Draws - 18.
Statistics: Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama
- Matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- Wins: 13 vs 12;
- Win percentage: 42% vs 39%;
- Losses: 9 vs 13;
- Draws: 9 vs 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 6;
- Losses: 3 vs 2;
- Draws: 4 vs 2.
- Vasco da Gama have covered a +1.5 handicap in 13 of their last 15 away matches.
- Vasco da Gama have covered a +1.5 handicap in 12 of their last 14 matches overall.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team averages - 1.41 goals, away team - 1.19 goals;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.59;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 32 times; at home ground - 18 times.
Statistics: Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama
- Average tournament total: 2.23 vs 2.97;
- Average goals scored: 1.32 vs 1.58;
- First half average total: 0.65 vs 0.65;
- Second half average total: 0.68 vs 0.94;
- Botafogo: home average total in the tournament - 1.73;
- Vasco da Gama: away average total in the tournament - 1.6;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1.6) vs 1.9 (away - 1.5).
- Vasco da Gama have scored less than 1.5 goals away in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head encounters with Botafogo.
Corners Prediction
Botafogo: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.58; at home - 5.47;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.2; at home - 5.6.
Vasco da Gama: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.26, away - 3.93;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.9; away - 3.75.
- Botafogo have delivered fewer than 5.5 corners in 6 of their last 7 head-to-head Serie A meetings with Vasco da Gama.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.54 (1.77 for the home team and 1.77 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards at home ground - 3.14 (1.46 for the home team and 1.68 for the visitors).
Botafogo: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.48; at home - 2.53;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.7; at home - 4.6.
Vasco da Gama: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.03, away - 2.07;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.7; away - 1.5.
- Total under 6.5 yellow cards has hit in the last five consecutive head-to-head matches between these teams.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 64;
- Both teams scored overall - 32 times;
- At the home ground - 18 times.
Statistics: Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama
- Total matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- Total matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): Botafogo - 9, Vasco da Gama - 16;
- BTTS for Botafogo at home - 7 (47%);
- BTTS for Vasco da Gama away - 8 (53%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Botafogo - 4, Vasco da Gama - 4;
- BTTS for Botafogo at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS for Vasco da Gama away - 1 (25%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, an open game with plenty of attacking play from both sides is expected. Botafogo will aim to capitalize on their home advantage to extend their unbeaten streak, while Vasco will look to bounce back after their previous defeat. The visitors boast a high scoring rate, averaging 1.9 goals per game. Therefore, given the recent performances of both teams, a reasonable bet would be: Vasco da Gama to score. This is further supported by the fact that Botafogo have conceded in 8 of their last 9 home matches.No comments
Betting Tips: Botafogo FR - Vasco da Gama
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