Botafogo FR vs CR Vasco da Gama, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Botafogo FR vs CR Vasco da Gama — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
- CR Vasco da Gama 21 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Bruno Raphael Pires
- Referee Leone Carvalho
- Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio
- Referee Joao Ennio Sobral
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Sep | CA Paranaense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Sep | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Sep | Coritiba FBC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Aug | SC Internacional | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Aug | CR Flamengo | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | Botafogo FR | A | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Sep | AC Goianiense | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Sep | CA Paranaense | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | Santos FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Aug | Fluminense FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Aug | Gremio FBPA | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Botafogo FR | CR Vasco da Gama | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #18 |
| 30 | Points | 22 |
| 21 | Played | 21 |
| 8 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 5 / 7 / 9 |
| 35 | Scored | 23 |
| 33 | Conceded | 31 |
| +2 | GD | -8 |
| 1.43 | PPG | 1.05 |
| 38% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
19%
Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
CR Vasco da Gama this season
Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts). CR Vasco da Gama are 18th (22 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/4
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 7 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 4 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G |
CR Vasco da Gama
| Carlos Gomez | 4 G | 2 A |
| Thiago Mendes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cauan Lucas | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Botafogo FR and CR Vasco da Gama is underway.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paulo Autuori might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 7' Martin Benitez was booked on 7.
- 12' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 12.
- 15' Rafael Forster was booked on 15.
- 20' Ygor Catatau is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CR Vasco da Gama tonight.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 28' The referee shows CR Vasco da Gama player a Yellow card on 28.
- 33' Botafogo FR currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' Ribamar adds to his 0 season tally! CR Vasco da Gama lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 40' Talles Magno is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Botafogo FR so far.
- 43' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Caio Alexandre by Luiz Otavio on 43 minute.
- 46' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Salomon Kalou comes on to replace Marcelo Conceicao.
- 49' Matheus Babi does the damage! The net is bulging and Botafogo FR surge ahead!
- 52' The referee calls foul for Kevin. He receives a Yellow card.
- 52' The CR Vasco da Gama manager makes a substitution. Ricardo departs to be replaced by Miranda.
- 57' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 58' Federico Barrandeguy has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kevin on 58 minute.
- 63' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 68' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CR Vasco da Gama backline.
- 71' German Cano makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and CR Vasco da Gama are in front.
- 72' What a strike from Ygor Catatau! The score is 1-3.
- 77' Botafogo FR is showing some good football. However, Botafogo FR are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 82' Supporters expect more eagerness from Victor Luis, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Nilton Santos with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 83' The Brazil Matheus Babi breaks the deadlock on 83 minutes. 2-3!
- 87' Another change for CR Vasco da Gama made on 87 minute. Martin Benitez leaves to be changed by Neto Borges.
- It finishes all square. Botafogo FR and CR Vasco da Gama share the spoils 2-3.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 14
- 3
-
11
Rhuan ↓ Pedro Raul 58'
- 6
- 4
- 5
- 1
-
2
Kevin ↓ Federico Barrandeguy 58'
-
19
Caio Alexandre ↓ Luiz Otavio 43'
- 9
Bench
- 12
-
8
Salomon Kalou ↑ 46'
-
15
Luiz Otavio ↑ 43'
- 25
- 13
-
18
Pedro Raul ↑ 58'
- 20
-
22
Federico Barrandeguy ↑ 58'
- 23
- 17
- 16
-
21
Carlos Renteria ↑ 43'
Coach
Paulo Autuori
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 37
- 22
- 36
- 1
- 5
-
10
Martin Benitez ↓ Neto Borges 87'
-
9
Ribamar ↓ Ygor Catatau 58'
- 20
-
11
Talles Magno ↓ Bruno Cesar 87'
- 14
Bench
- 34
-
35
Miranda ↑ 52'
- 28
-
7
Bruno Cesar ↑ 87'
-
33
Neto Borges ↑ 87'
- 27
- 55
- 31
- 17
- 41
- 30
-
38
Ygor Catatau ↑ 58'
Coach
Ramon Menezes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matheus Babi | 2 |
| Andrey | 2 |
| Ribamar | 2 |
| Kieza | 1 |
| David | 1 |
| Maximiliano Lopez | 1 |
| Yago Pikachu | 1 |
| Matheus Martins | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
CR Vasco da Gama Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.85
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
CR Vasco da Gama xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or CR Vasco da Gama 74% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: CR Vasco da Gama win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
67%
Draw or CR Vasco da Gama
59%
Botafogo FR or CR Vasco da Gama
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CR Vasco da Gama win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.6%
1 – 0
5.4%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 0
4.7%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | CR Vasco da Gama covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 19% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 16% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.