Botafogo FR vs EC Vitoria, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Botafogo FR vs EC Vitoria — Serie A at Engenhao.
- Botafogo FR 34 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
- EC Vitoria 34 games · 38 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | EC Vitoria | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Nov | CA Mineiro | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | Cuiabá EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Botafogo FR | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Nov | Criciúma EC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Nov | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | CA Paranaense | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Oct | Fluminense FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | RB Bragantino | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Botafogo FR | EC Vitoria | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #16 |
| 42 | Points | 38 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 11 / 9 / 14 | W / D / L | 10 / 8 / 16 |
| 46 | Scored | 35 |
| 53 | Conceded | 51 |
| -7 | GD | -16 |
| 1.24 | PPG | 1.12 |
| 32% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
27%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
35%
Clean Sheets
EC Vitoria this season
EC Vitoria this season
Botafogo FR are 11th (42 pts). EC Vitoria are 16th (38 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
6/6
16-30
3/5
31-45
5/6
46-60
5/5
61-75
4/4
76+
9/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
EC Vitoria
0-15
3/2
16-30
6/2
31-45
4/10
46-60
2/3
61-75
7/8
76+
4/11
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 10 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 6 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G | 1 A |
EC Vitoria
| Carlos Rene | 9 G | 1 A |
| Matheuzinho | 6 G | 4 A |
| Erick | 5 G | 6 A |
| Renato Kayzer | 5 G | 1 A |
| Gabriel Baralhas | 2 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Engenhao. Botafogo FR are looking to make home advantage count against EC Vitoria.
- 5' EC Vitoria come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' EC Vitoria have won 143 goals from 188 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' It looks surprising EC Vitoria does not make any changes. Lucas Arcanjo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' A stunning finish from Alerrandro — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Botafogo FR side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 36' The referee has no hesitation. Gregore is booked for Botafogo FR — card on 36.
- 41' 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.
- 46' Carlos Eduardo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tche Tche on 46 minute.
- 51' EC Vitoria are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' EC Vitoria ring the changes. Janderson Costa has done his job and it is now time for Gustavo Mosquito to step up.
- 59' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Matheus Martins on, Thiago Almada off on 59 minutes.
- 61' Machado gets the nod from EC Vitoria. He replaces Ricardo Ryller and will look to change the dynamic.
- 63' A moment of madness from Willian Oliveira on 63 minutes earns him a card. EC Vitoria will be frustrated.
- 68' Poor challenge from Mateo Ponte. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 69' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Gregore is withdrawn and Oscar Romero gets his opportunity.
- 74' Lucas Esteves, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 76' Lepu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Raul Caceres on 76 minute.
- 81' Botafogo FR are deployed in a 4-1-3-2 today, looking to exploit space against EC Vitoria's 5-3-2 shape.
- 86' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 87' The deadlock is broken! Wagner Leonardo gets on the scoresheet on 87 minutes.
- 90' Cuiabano picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
4-1-3-2Starting XI
- 34
-
26
Gregore ↓ Oscar Romero 69'
-
11
Junior Santos ↓ Tiquinho Soares 46'
- 10
-
6
Tche Tche ↓ Carlos Eduardo 46'
- 12
-
22
Vitinho ↓ Mateo Ponte 46'
-
23
Thiago Almada ↓ Matheus Martins 59'
- 15
- 66
- 99
Bench
- 21
- 28
- 13
-
9
Tiquinho Soares ↑ 46'
- 3
-
70
Oscar Romero ↑ 69'
- 17
- 5
-
37
Matheus Martins ↑ 59'
- 1
-
33
Carlos Eduardo ↑ 46'
-
4
Mateo Ponte ↑ 46'
Coach
Artur Jorge
EC Vitoria Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
-
9
Alerrandro ↓ Leo Naldi 76'
- 77
-
28
Ricardo Ryller ↓ Machado 61'
-
27
Raul Caceres ↓ Lepu 76'
- 43
- 16
- 29
- 1
- 4
- 39
-
30
Matheuzinho ↓ Carlos Eduardo 56'
Bench
- 37
- 5
-
7
Gustavo Mosquito ↑ 56'
-
36
Machado ↑ 61'
- 25
-
96
Carlos Eduardo ↑ 56'
- 22
- 17
- 14
- 62
-
8
Leo Naldi ↑ 76'
-
97
Lepu ↑ 76'
Coach
Thiago Carpini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kieza | 2 |
| Kieza | 2 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
| Leo Gomes | 1 |
| Denilson | 1 |
| Lucas Fernandes | 1 |
| Fabiano | 1 |
| Denilson | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.5
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
EC Vitoria xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
74%
Draw or EC Vitoria
54%
Botafogo FR or EC Vitoria
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: EC Vitoria win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
8.3%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | EC Vitoria covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
EC Vitoria keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

