Sunday , 16 August 2026

Botafogo FR vs CR Vasco da Gama, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Botafogo FR
3 – 0
Full Time
CR Vasco da Gama
Wed 5 Nov 2025 · 22:30 UTC Estadio Nilton Santos HT 45' · FT 45'
Alexander Barboza 38' Y
Marlon Freitas 41' Y
Y 55' Matheus Franca
Artur Guimaraes 74' Y
Y 80' David

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs CR Vasco da Gama — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.

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 23 34
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 22 11

Head-to-Head

9
2
5
Botafogo FR 16 games · Avg 2.6 goals CR Vasco da Gama
Last 5 meetings
2025-11-05 Botafogo FR 3–0 CR Vasco da Gama 2025-07-12 CR Vasco da Gama 0–2 Botafogo FR 2024-11-06 Botafogo FR 3–0 CR Vasco da Gama 2024-06-29 CR Vasco da Gama 1–1 Botafogo FR 2023-11-06 CR Vasco da Gama 1–0 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Nov CR Vasco da Gama H 3–0 W
01 Nov Mirassol FC A 0–0 D
26 Oct Santos FC H 2–2 D
19 Oct Ceará SC A 2–0 W
15 Oct CR Flamengo H 0–3 L
04 Oct SC Internacional A 0–2 L
CR Vasco da Gama
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Nov Botafogo FR A 0–3 L
02 Nov Sao Paulo FC H 0–2 L
26 Oct RB Bragantino A 3–0 W
20 Oct Fluminense FC H 2–0 W
16 Oct Fortaleza EC A 2–0 W
05 Oct EC Vitoria H 4–3 W

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)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
19% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
19% Clean Sheets
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' The ball is rolling at Estadio Nilton Santos. Botafogo FR are looking to make home advantage count against CR Vasco da Gama.
  • 5' CR Vasco da Gama seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 10' Leo Linck, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Botafogo FR and CR Vasco da Gama are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fernando Diniz might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 25' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CR Vasco da Gama backline.
  • 30' Thiago Mendes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 35' 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 Vitinho suffering a number of foals already.
  • 38' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Alexander Barboza on 38 minutes.
  • 41' Marlon Freitas picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 46' CR Vasco da Gama ring the changes. Tche Tche has done his job and it is now time for Matheus Franca to step up.
  • 47' A goal from the Brazil international Alex Telles! He fires home on 45 to make it 1-0!
  • 52' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 55' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Matheus Franca on 55 minutes.
  • 60' A quiet spell here at Estadio Nilton Santos. CR Vasco da Gama seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 64' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Artur Guimaraes on, Joaquin Correa off on 64 minutes.
  • 69' It is a substitution in CR Vasco da Gama team. Cauan Lucas is replaced by Hugo Moura on 69 minute.
  • 72' What a moment for Artur Guimaraes! That strike on 72 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 74' Artur Guimaraes is having his name booked by the referee on 74.
  • 74' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Jefferson Savarino exits the field as Cuiabano enters on 74.
  • 77' The Brazil David Loiola breaks the deadlock on 77 minutes. 3-0!
  • 80' Poor challenge from David. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 80' CR Vasco da Gama make a change. Pablo Vegetti trudges off to be replaced by David on 80 minutes.
  • 81' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Santiago Rodriguez is replaced by Allan on 81 minute.
  • 86' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Botafogo FR and CR Vasco da Gama are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 88' The whistle greets Philippe Coutinho as he departs to be replaced by Thiago Mendes.
  • It finishes all square. Botafogo FR and CR Vasco da Gama share the spoils 3-0.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Davide Ancelotti

CR Vasco da Gama Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matheus Babi 2
Andrey 2
Ribamar 2
Jefferson Savarino 1
Igor Rabello 1
Ygor Catatau 1
Luiz Henrique 1
Kieza 1

Head to Head

2025-11-05 Botafogo FR 3–0 CR Vasco da Gama 2025-07-12 CR Vasco da Gama 0–2 Botafogo FR 2024-11-06 Botafogo FR 3–0 CR Vasco da Gama 2024-06-29 CR Vasco da Gama 1–1 Botafogo FR 2023-11-06 CR Vasco da Gama 1–0 Botafogo FR

Botafogo FR Form

2025-11-05 Botafogo FR 3–0 CR Vasco da Gama W 2025-11-01 Mirassol FC 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2025-10-26 Botafogo FR 2–2 Santos FC D 2025-10-19 Ceará SC 0–2 Botafogo FR W 2025-10-15 Botafogo FR 0–3 CR Flamengo L 2025-10-04 SC Internacional 2–0 Botafogo FR L

CR Vasco da Gama Form

2025-11-05 Botafogo FR 3–0 CR Vasco da Gama L 2025-11-02 CR Vasco da Gama 0–2 Sao Paulo FC L 2025-10-26 RB Bragantino 0–3 CR Vasco da Gama W 2025-10-20 CR Vasco da Gama 2–0 Fluminense FC W 2025-10-16 Fortaleza EC 0–2 CR Vasco da Gama W 2025-10-05 CR Vasco da Gama 4–3 EC Vitoria W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.98 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 CR Vasco da Gama xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 60% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR55% Draw24% CR Vasco da Gama21%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
79%
Draw or CR Vasco da Gama
45%
Botafogo FR or CR Vasco da Gama
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR40% Draw42% CR Vasco da Gama18%
Actual: Botafogo FR win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.3%
1 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
6.2%
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push CR Vasco da Gama covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 17% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 22% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 13% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
32% ✗
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.