CR Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CR Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Sao Januario.
- CR Vasco da Gama 21 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | Botafogo FR | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Cuiaba EC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | Goiás EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | SC Internacional | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Oct | CR Flamengo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Oct | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Nov | SE Palmeiras | H | 3–4 | L |
| 29 Oct | Cuiaba EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Oct | CA Paranaense | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | America FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Oct | Fluminense FC | A | 2–0 | W |
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' The ball is rolling at Sao Januario. CR Vasco da Gama are looking to make home advantage count against Botafogo FR.
- 5' Pablo Vegetti has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 23 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Botafogo FR has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' Carlos Eduardo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 25' CR Vasco da Gama are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
- 29' What composure from Paulo Henrique! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 34' Brazil international Paulo Ricardo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 39' It is a cagey affair so far. CR Vasco da Gama in their trying to find a way past Botafogo FR's compact .
- 44' 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.
- 45' Poor challenge from Tiquinho Soares. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 50' With 0 assists to his name this season, Leo Jardim is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CR Vasco da Gama.
- 52' Alex Teixeira gets the nod from CR Vasco da Gama. He replaces Erick Marcus and will look to change the dynamic.
- 56' Controversy at the stadium! Danilo Barbosa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 57' Controversy at the stadium! Danilo Barbosa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 58' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Bastos has done his job and it is now time for Diego Costa to step up.
- 59' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Marcal by Hugo Flahaut on 59 minute.
- 60' The referee has no hesitation. Gary Medel is booked for CR Vasco da Gama — Yellow card on 60.
- 61' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gary Medel on 61 minutes.
- 66' The whistle greets Junior Santos as he departs to be replaced by Matias Segovia.
- 71' The home supporters are growing impatient. CR Vasco da Gama must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 76' Botafogo FR 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.
- 79' Controversy at the stadium! Tiquinho Soares argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 80' Controversy at the stadium! Paulo Ricardo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 85' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CR Vasco da Gama side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 86' CR Vasco da Gama manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jair is hanging Paulo Ricardo on the field on 86 minute.
- 90' Another change for CR Vasco da Gama made on 90 minute. Gabriel Pec leaves to be changed by Leo.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for CR Vasco da Gama and Botafogo FR (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 4
- 6
- 23
- 99
- 21
- 96
-
11
Gabriel Pec ↓ Leo 90'
-
16
Erick Marcus ↓ Alex Teixeira 52'
- 1
-
29
Paulo Ricardo ↓ Jair 86'
Bench
-
8
Jair ↑ 86'
-
3
Leo ↑ 90'
- 97
- 10
- 13
- 70
- 2
- 30
-
7
Alex Teixeira ↑ 52'
- 9
- 44
- 85
Coach
Ramon Diaz
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
37
Junior Santos ↓ Matias Segovia 66'
-
21
Marcal ↓ Hugo Flahaut 59'
- 9
- 6
- 24
- 94
-
7
Joao Victor ↓ Luis Henrique 86'
- 5
-
–
Bastos ↓ Diego Costa 58'
- 33
Bench
-
19
Diego Costa ↑ 58'
- 14
- 18
-
11
Luis Henrique ↑ 86'
-
27
Carlos Alberto ↑ 86'
- 43
- 1
-
16
Hugo Flahaut ↑ 59'
-
20
Matias Segovia ↑ 66'
- 31
- 28
- 39
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andrey | 2 |
| Ribamar | 2 |
| Matheus Babi | 2 |
| Paulo Henrique | 1 |
| Artur Guimaraes | 1 |
| Pablo Vegetti | 1 |
| Igor Rabello | 1 |
| Alex Telles | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Vasco da Gama Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.41
CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
CR Vasco da Gama or Botafogo FR 74% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Vasco da Gama win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
70%
Draw or Botafogo FR
56%
CR Vasco da Gama or Botafogo FR
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CR Vasco da Gama win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.9%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
3.8%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
2.8%
Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama
| Handicap | CR Vasco da Gama covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.