CR Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CR Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Estadio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama.
- CR Vasco da Gama 21 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alex Ang Ribeiro
- Referee Raphael Claus
- Referee Marcelo Carvalho Van Gasse
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan | Botafogo FR | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Jan | AC Goianiense | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Dec | CA Paranaense | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Dec | Santos FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Dec | Fluminense FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Dec | Gremio FBPA | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–3 | L |
| 06 Jan | CA Paranaense | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Dec | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Dec | Coritiba FBC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Dec | SC Internacional | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Dec | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–4 | L |
Season Stats
| CR Vasco da Gama | Botafogo FR | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #10 |
| 22 | Points | 30 |
| 21 | Played | 21 |
| 5 / 7 / 9 | W / D / L | 8 / 6 / 7 |
| 23 | Scored | 35 |
| 31 | Conceded | 33 |
| -8 | GD | +2 |
| 1.05 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 24% | Win % | 38% |
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
CR Vasco da Gama this season
CR Vasco da Gama this season
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
CR Vasco da Gama are 18th (22 pts). Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
CR Vasco da Gama
| Carlos Gomez | 4 G | 2 A |
| Thiago Mendes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cauan Lucas | 3 G |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Estadio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama that hosts another battle between CR Vasco da Gama and Botafogo FR.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. CR Vasco da Gama and Botafogo FR are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Leonardo Gil, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Botafogo FR has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CR Vasco da Gama and Botafogo FR are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 22' What a moment for Talles Magno! That strike on 22 puts his side firmly in control.
- 27' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CR Vasco da Gama side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 37' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 42' German Cano has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 46' Rhuan makes way for Salomon Kalou at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
- 51' CR Vasco da Gama are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
- 54' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Romildo by Cicero on 54 minute.
- 59' Federico Barrandeguy has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 344 appearances.
- 64' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 66' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Kelvin by Alexander Lecaros on 66 minute.
- 71' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 74' Time for substitution for CR Vasco da Gama. Tenorio is replaced by Jadson.
- 76' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Federico Barrandeguy is hanging Kevin on the field on 76 minute.
- 77' GOAL! Andrey scores on 77.
- 82' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 82 minutes.
- 86' The whistle greets Talles Magno as he departs to be replaced by Gabriel Chaves.
- 87' It is a substitution in CR Vasco da Gama team. Bruno Gomes is replaced by Marcos Junior on 87 minute.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Yago Pikachu is booked for CR Vasco da Gama — Yellow card on 90.
- 3-0 the final result. Botafogo FR will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
Starting XI
- 37
- 22
- 34
- 1
- 5
-
7
Leonardo Gil ↓ Caio Lopes 74'
-
11
Talles Magno ↓ Gabriel Chaves 86'
-
18
Bruno Gomes ↓ Marcos Junior 87'
- 41
- 14
- 50
Bench
-
15
Andrey ↑ 66'
-
2
Jadson ↑ 74'
- 23
- 33
- 27
-
20
Marcos Junior ↑ 87'
-
16
Caio Lopes ↑ 74'
- 49
- 56
-
17
Gabriel Chaves ↑ 86'
- 30
- 38
Coach
Vanderlei Luxemburgo
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
-
37
Kelvin ↓ Alexander Lecaros 66'
- 50
- 3
-
7
Rhuan ↓ Salomon Kalou 46'
- 6
- 12
-
2
Kevin ↓ Federico Barrandeguy 76'
-
25
Warley ↓ Bruno Nazario 46'
- 30
- 9
- 21
Bench
-
28
Cicero ↑ 54'
-
10
Bruno Nazario ↑ 46'
- 40
- 29
- 43
-
8
Salomon Kalou ↑ 46'
- 16
-
20
Alexander Lecaros ↑ 66'
-
38
Federico Barrandeguy ↑ 76'
- 39
- 17
- 34
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
CR Vasco da Gama Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.83
CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Vasco da Gama win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
77%
Draw or Botafogo FR
47%
CR Vasco da Gama or Botafogo FR
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CR Vasco da Gama win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
7.5%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama
| Handicap | CR Vasco da Gama covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.