CR Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun | Botafogo FR | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jun | EC Bahia | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Jun | Sao Paulo FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 19 Jun | EC Juventude | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Jun | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Jun | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jun | RB Bragantino | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Jun | Criciúma EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jun | CA Paranaense | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Jun | Gremio FBPA | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jun | Fluminense FC | H | 1–0 | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Sao Januario!
- 5' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 14' Fresh legs for CR Vasco da Gama! Dimitri Payet comes on to replace Guilherme Estrella.
- 19' Botafogo FR looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Matheus Martins scoring 1 goals.
- 24' Over 24 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 29' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CR Vasco da Gama side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 34' CR Vasco da Gama receives a card for a hard tackle on 34.
- 39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 40' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hugo Moura on 40.
- 45' Poor challenge from Bastos. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 50' A quiet spell here at Sao Januario. Botafogo FR seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 55' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 58' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Tche Tche is replaced by Junior Santos.
- 59' The referee has no hesitation. Junior Santos is booked for Botafogo FR — card on 59.
- 60' Erick Marcus has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hugo Moura on 60 minute.
- 65' 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.
- 70' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Tiquinho Soares is replaced by Oscar Romero.
- 73' Goal! Bastos scores his 5 goal in 364 matches.
- 77' Poor challenge from Joao Victor. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 80' Rayan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joao Pedro at the 80 minute mark.
- 84' Pablo Vegetti makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and CR Vasco da Gama are in front.
- 89' Botafogo FR is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 90' Damian Suarez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
12
Victor Luis ↓ Juan Sforza 60'
- 4
-
25
Hugo Moura ↓ Erick Marcus 60'
- 6
- 38
- 99
- 96
- 28
- 1
-
98
Joao Pedro ↓ Rayan 80'
- 14
Bench
- 3
-
10
Dimitri Payet ↑ 14'
- –
- 31
- 27
- 32
- 23
-
20
Juan Sforza ↑ 60'
- 9
-
–
Erick Marcus ↑ 60'
-
77
Rayan ↑ 80'
- –
Coach
Álvaro Pacheco
Botafogo FR Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 26
- 22
-
9
Tiquinho Soares ↓ Oscar Romero 70'
-
6
Tche Tche ↓ Junior Santos 58'
- 12
- 3
-
17
Marlon Freitas ↓ Danilo Barbosa 80'
- 7
- 15
-
33
Carlos Eduardo ↓ Kaue 80'
- 66
Bench
-
11
Junior Santos ↑ 58'
- 21
- 20
-
70
Oscar Romero ↑ 70'
-
8
Patrick de Paula ↑ 80'
-
5
Danilo Barbosa ↑ 80'
- 1
- 16
-
25
Kaue ↑ 80'
- 77
- 4
- 67
Coach
Artur Jorge
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andrey | 2 |
| Ribamar | 2 |
| Matheus Babi | 2 |
| David | 1 |
| Maximiliano Lopez | 1 |
| Yago Pikachu | 1 |
| Matheus Martins | 1 |
| Luiz Fernando | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Vasco da Gama Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.58
CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
CR Vasco da Gama or Botafogo FR 73% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.02
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
68%
Draw or Botafogo FR
59%
CR Vasco da Gama or Botafogo FR
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
6.9%
0 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama
| Handicap | CR Vasco da Gama covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

