Botafogo FR vs CR Vasco da Gama, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Botafogo FR vs CR Vasco da Gama — Serie A at Engenhao.
- Botafogo FR 17 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- CR Vasco da Gama 18 games · 20 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 3–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | CA Peñarol | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Oct | RB Bragantino | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | CA Peñarol | H | 5–0 | W |
| 18 Oct | Criciúma EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | CA Paranaense | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Botafogo FR | A | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Oct | EC Bahia | H | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Oct | Cuiaba EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Oct | EC Juventude | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Sep | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Botafogo FR | CR Vasco da Gama | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #17 |
| 22 | Points | 20 |
| 17 | Played | 18 |
| 6 / 4 / 7 | W / D / L | 5 / 5 / 8 |
| 31 | Scored | 22 |
| 31 | Conceded | 29 |
| +0 | GD | -7 |
| 1.29 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 35% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
12%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
17%
Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
CR Vasco da Gama this season
Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts). CR Vasco da Gama are 17th (20 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/3
76+
4/2
■ 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
| Thiago Mendes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cauan Lucas | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Botafogo FR and CR Vasco da Gama has kicked off!
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Alexander Barboza suffering a number of foals already.
- 9' What a strike from Jefferson Savarino! The score is 1-0.
- 12' A stunning finish from Luiz Henrique — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 17' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past CR Vasco da Gama's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 22' It looks like no one’s ball. CR Vasco da Gama is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 27' CR Vasco da Gama is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 32' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rafael Paiva might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 37' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 38' Joao Victor was booked on 38.
- 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joao Victor on 43.
- 45' Time for substitution for CR Vasco da Gama. Jean Meneses is replaced by Maicon.
- 46' Pablo Galdames has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dimitri Payet on 46 minute.
- 51' Botafogo FR looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Matheus Martins scoring 1 goals.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Botafogo FR and CR Vasco da Gama are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 61' CR Vasco da Gama fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 66' CR Vasco da Gama ring the changes. Pablo Vegetti has done his job and it is now time for Rayan to step up.
- 68' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Adryelson by Junior Santos on 68 minute.
- 69' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lucas Halter is hanging Luiz Henrique on the field on 69 minute.
- 71' What composure from Junior Santos! The Brazil international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 73' Botafogo FR make a change. Alex Telles trudges off to be replaced by Cuiabano on 73 minutes.
- 76' Controversy at the stadium! Paulo Henrique argues furiously but the card stands.
- 77' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 77 minute. Vitinho leaves to be changed by Allan.
- 82' Thiago Almada is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CR Vasco da Gama so far.
- 87' The CR Vasco da Gama manager makes a substitution. Paulo Henrique departs to be replaced by Robert Rojas.
- With this win, Botafogo FR is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
34
Adryelson ↓ Junior Santos 68'
- 26
-
13
Alex Telles ↓ Cuiabano 73'
- 10
- 12
- 22
- 20
- 23
- 17
-
7
Luiz Henrique ↓ Lucas Halter 69'
-
99
Igor Jesus ↓ Tiquinho Soares 69'
Bench
-
11
Junior Santos ↑ 68'
-
28
Allan ↑ 77'
-
9
Tiquinho Soares ↑ 69'
- 6
-
3
Lucas Halter ↑ 69'
- 70
- 5
- 37
- 1
- 33
-
66
Cuiabano ↑ 73'
- 4
Coach
Artur Jorge
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3
-
10
Dimitri Payet ↓ Pablo Galdames 46'
- 25
-
21
Jean Meneses ↓ Maicon 45'
- 6
- 38
-
2
Jose Rodriguez ↓ Maxsuel 66'
-
99
Pablo Vegetti ↓ Rayan 66'
-
96
Paulo Henrique ↓ Robert Rojas 87'
- 1
- 85
Bench
- 12
-
4
Maicon ↑ 45'
- 13
-
27
Pablo Galdames ↑ 46'
-
32
Robert Rojas ↑ 87'
- 5
- 20
- 90
-
77
Rayan ↑ 66'
- 26
- 66
-
16
Maxsuel ↑ 66'
Coach
Rafael Paiva
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matheus Babi | 2 |
| Andrey | 2 |
| Ribamar | 2 |
| Marcelo Conceicao | 1 |
| Junior Santos | 1 |
| Andrey | 1 |
| German Cano | 1 |
| Jefferson Savarino | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.41
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
CR Vasco da Gama xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + Botafogo FR to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.49
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
83%
Draw or CR Vasco da Gama
37%
Botafogo FR or CR Vasco da Gama
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
8.9%
1 – 1
8.7%
3 – 1
7.4%
1 – 0
7%
3 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
5%
4 – 1
4.5%
0 – 0
4.4%
1 – 2
4.2%
4 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
4%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | CR Vasco da Gama covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 19% | 56% |
| -1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -1 | 44% | 21% | 35% |
| -0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

