The Brazil Serie A brings a thrilling encounter as Vasco DA Gama meets Botafogo on 05.04.2026. This match is too close to call, with both teams evenly matched across various metrics. Our site provides a detailed prediction, analyzing past performances and current forms. For anyone looking to place a bet, our expert insights are invaluable. Read our full prediction and make your bet today.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Coritiba | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10/9 | 14 |
| 8 | Vasco DA Gama | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14/14 | 12 |
| 9 | Atletico-MG | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12/11 | 11 |
| 14 | Corinthians | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8/10 | 10 |
| 15 | Botafogo | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 14/18 | 9 |
| 16 | Internacional | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8/10 | 9 |
Key Player Statistics: Vasco DA Gama vs Botafogo
Vasco DA Gama vs Botafogo Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carioca - 1 | Vasco DA Gama | Botafogo | 08.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Vasco DA Gama | 06.11.2025 | 3-0 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Botafogo | Vasco DA Gama | 12.09.2025 | 1-1 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Vasco DA Gama | Botafogo | 28.08.2025 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Vasco DA Gama | Botafogo | 13.07.2025 | 0-2 |
| Carioca - 1 | Vasco DA Gama | Botafogo | 23.02.2025 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Vasco DA Gama | 06.11.2024 | 3-0 |
| Serie A | Vasco DA Gama | Botafogo | 30.06.2024 | 1-1 |
| Carioca - 1 | Botafogo | Vasco DA Gama | 18.02.2024 | 2-4 |
| Serie A | Vasco DA Gama | Botafogo | 07.11.2023 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Coritiba | Vasco DA Gama | 02.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Vasco DA Gama | Gremio | 22.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Vasco DA Gama | Fluminense | 19.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Vasco DA Gama | 16.03.2026 | 3-3 |
| Serie A | Vasco DA Gama | Palmeiras | 13.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Carioca - 1 | Fluminense | Vasco DA Gama | 01.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Santos | Vasco DA Gama | 27.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Carioca - 1 | Vasco DA Gama | Fluminense | 22.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Carioca - 1 | Vasco DA Gama | Volta Redonda | 15.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Vasco DA Gama | Bahia | 12.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Botafogo | Mirassol | 02.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Serie A | Atletico Paranaense | Botafogo | 30.03.2026 | 4-1 |
| Serie A | RB Bragantino | Botafogo | 21.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Serie A | Palmeiras | Botafogo | 19.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Flamengo | 15.03.2026 | 0-3 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Botafogo | Barcelona SC | 11.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Carioca - 1 | Botafogo | Bangu | 07.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Barcelona SC | Botafogo | 04.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Carioca - 1 | Botafogo | Boavista SC | 01.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Botafogo | Nacional Potosí | 26.02.2026 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Vasco DA Gama VS Botafogo
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Vasco DA Gama vs Botafogo
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Vasco DA Gama vs Botafogo
htmlFew fixtures in Rio de Janeiro football carry the raw, electric tension of Vasco da Gama versus Botafogo. This isn't just another Serie A Saturday. This is a clash between two clubs whose rivalry runs deep in the bones of carioca football — and right now, the stakes could hardly be more interesting.
Vasco sit 9th in the table with 11 points from 8 games. That's a solid early-season platform. Botafogo, meanwhile, find themselves in a surprisingly uncomfortable 17th place, picking up just 6 points from 6 outings. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Botafogo being an elite side. Right now, they are genuinely struggling.
Here's what you need to watch for: Vasco's recent form has been breathtaking in attack. They've beaten Gremio and Fluminense in back-to-back Serie A home games, scoring 5 goals in the process. Cauan Barros leads their scoring charts with 3 goals in 6 appearances and looks sharp. At home, this Vasco side is genuinely dangerous.
Botafogo's injury list adds real intrigue. J. Correa, Marcal, and S. Rodriguez are all listed as questionable. That's significant defensive and attacking cover potentially missing for a team that has already conceded 12 goals in just 6 league games. Danilo is their standout performer with 5 goals in 6 games, but one man cannot carry everything.
Here's the less obvious insight that smart bettors should note: when Botafogo visit Vasco in Serie A, they've lost or drawn in their last four such encounters. That pattern is backed up by the head-to-head record — Vasco won this exact fixture 2-0 in the Carioca just weeks ago in February 2026. Momentum is firmly with the home side right now.
Tactically, watch the midfield battle. Vasco's Thiago Mendes, despite his 4 yellow cards this season, is aggressive and combative. Botafogo are juggling Libertadores commitments alongside league football. That fixture congestion leaves legs tired and concentration fractured.
My prediction is clear: Vasco da Gama win, 2-1. I'd go further and back Cauan Barros to score at any time — genuine value there given his form. The both teams to score market also looks attractive given that neither defence has been watertight this campaign. Vasco's odds of 2.22 honestly feel like the pick of the evening.
São Januário will be bouncing. The fans will feel it. And after weeks of building momentum, this could be the night Vasco announce themselves as genuine top-half contenders. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippe Coutinho | Brazil | 33 | Midfielder | 172 | 68 |
| Daniel Fuzato | Brazil | 28 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 88 |
| P. Vegetti | Argentina | 37 | Attacker | 187 | 86 |
| Victor Luís | Brazil | 32 | Defender | 180 | 76 |
| Tchê Tchê | Brazil | 33 | Midfielder | 176 | 66 |
| David | Brazil | 30 | Attacker | 179 | 80 |
| Hugo Moura | Brazil | 28 | Midfielder | 182 | 82 |
| Lucas Piton | Brazil | 25 | Defender | 175 | 70 |
| C. Cuesta | Colombia | 27 | Defender | 182 | 80 |
| Thiago Mendes | Brazil | 34 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 78 kg |
| Léo Jardim | Brazil | 31 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 82 |
| M. Dominguez | Switzerland | 30 | Midfielder | 173 | 63 |
| J. Rodríguez | Uruguay | 29 | Defender | 183 | 74 |
| Paulo Henrique | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 175 | 74 |
| Nuno Moreira | Portugal | 26 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| Lucas Freitas | Brazil | 25 | Defender | 184 | 75 |
| A. Gómez | Colombia | 23 | Midfielder | 171 | 61 |
| Robert Renan | Brazil | 22 | Defender | 185 | 77 |
| Cauan Barros | Brazil | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | n/a |
| Rayan | Brazil | 19 | Attacker | 187 | 81 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Telles | Brazil | 33 | Defender | 181 | 71 |
| Marçal | Brazil | 37 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| Raul | Brazil | 28 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 79 |
| Danilo | Brazil | 24 | Defender | 176 cm | 69 kg |
| Newton | Brazil | 26 | Midfielder | ||
| M. Ponte | Uruguay | 22 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| Matheus Martins | Brazil | 22 | Attacker | 179 | 77 |
| Bernardo Valim | Brazil | 20 | Midfielder | 188 | 78 |
| C. Loor | Ecuador | 20 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 67 |
| J. Barrera | Colombia | 19 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| Kauan Toledo | Brazil | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Lucas Camilo | Brazil | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | 68 kg |
| Caio Valle | Brazil | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Marquinhos | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| G. Justino | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| Gabriel Abdias | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| J. Lira | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| Kadu Santos | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| Arthur Izaque | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| F. Januario | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Vasco DA Gama vs Botafogo match odds
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