Thursday , 2 July 2026

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

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
CR Vasco da Gama
0 – 2
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sat 12 Jul 2025 · 21:30 UTC Sao Januario HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 4' Alexander Barboza
Lucas Freitas 42' Y
Y 46' Alvaro Montoro
Benjamin Garre 86' Y

Overview

Match Preview

CR Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Sao Januario.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

Head-to-Head

5
2
9
CR Vasco da Gama 16 games · Avg 2.6 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
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 2023-07-02 Botafogo FR 2–0 CR Vasco da Gama

Recent Form

CR Vasco da Gama
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jul Botafogo FR H 0–2 L
13 Jun Sao Paulo FC A 3–1 W
01 Jun RB Bragantino H 0–2 L
24 May Fluminense FC A 1–2 L
17 May Fortaleza EC H 3–0 W
10 May EC Vitoria A 1–2 L
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jul CR Vasco da Gama A 2–0 W
28 Jun SE Palmeiras A 0–1 L
23 Jun Club Atletico de Madrid A 0–1 L
20 Jun Paris Saint-Germain FC A 1–0 W
16 Jun Seattle Sounders FC H 2–1 W
04 Jun Ceará SC H 3–2 W

Season Stats

CR Vasco da Gama Botafogo FR
#17 Position #12
20 Points 22
18 Played 17
5 / 5 / 8 W / D / L 6 / 4 / 7
22 Scored 31
29 Conceded 31
-7 GD +0
1.11 PPG 1.29
28% Win % 35%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
17% Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
12% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

CR Vasco da Gama are 17th (20 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/3
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CR Vasco da Gama
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' CR Vasco da Gama have kicked off against Botafogo FR. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 4' Alexander Barboza was booked on 4.
  • 9' Botafogo FR are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 14' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 19' 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.
  • 24' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 29' CR Vasco da Gama are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Botafogo FR's shape.
  • 34' 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.
  • 39' CR Vasco da Gama currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 42' Lucas Freitas has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 42.
  • 46' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Alvaro Montoro.
  • 48' Arthur Cabral has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 48 minutes.
  • 52' A tactical swap from CR Vasco da Gama — Tucurui on, Lucas Freitas off on 52 minutes.
  • 57' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 61' A tactical swap from CR Vasco da Gama — Alex Teixeira on, Philippe Coutinho off on 61 minutes.
  • 63' The whistle greets Jefferson Savarino as he departs to be replaced by Joaquin Correa.
  • 68' Joaquin Correa is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Botafogo FR tonight.
  • 73' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CR Vasco da Gama and Botafogo FR are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 75' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Nathan Ribeiro on, Arthur Cabral off on 75 minutes.
  • 78' Nathan Ribeiro has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 78 minutes.
  • 82' Newton gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Alvaro Montoro and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 83' Another change for CR Vasco da Gama made on 83 minute. Rayan leaves to be changed by David.
  • 86' Controversy at the stadium! Benjamin Garre argues furiously but the card stands.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Botafogo FR take all three points.

Lineups

CR Vasco da Gama Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Davide Ancelotti

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Andrey 2
Ribamar 2
Matheus Babi 2
David 1
Maximiliano Lopez 1
Yago Pikachu 1
Matheus Martins 1
Luiz Fernando 1

Head to Head

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 2023-07-02 Botafogo FR 2–0 CR Vasco da Gama

CR Vasco da Gama Form

2025-07-12 CR Vasco da Gama 0–2 Botafogo FR L 2025-06-13 Sao Paulo FC 1–3 CR Vasco da Gama W 2025-06-01 CR Vasco da Gama 0–2 RB Bragantino L 2025-05-24 Fluminense FC 2–1 CR Vasco da Gama L 2025-05-17 CR Vasco da Gama 3–0 Fortaleza EC W 2025-05-10 EC Vitoria 2–1 CR Vasco da Gama L

Botafogo FR Form

2025-07-12 CR Vasco da Gama 0–2 Botafogo FR W 2025-06-28 SE Palmeiras 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2025-06-23 Club Atletico de Madrid 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2025-06-20 Paris Saint-Germain FC 0–1 Botafogo FR W 2025-06-16 Botafogo FR 2–1 Seattle Sounders FC W 2025-06-04 Botafogo FR 3–2 Ceará SC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.24 CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Vasco da Gama28% Draw26% Botafogo FR46%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
54%
Draw or Botafogo FR
72%
CR Vasco da Gama or Botafogo FR
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CR Vasco da Gama21% Draw44% Botafogo FR35%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
8%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
5.4%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama

Handicap CR Vasco da Gama covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 7% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 15% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 52% — 48%
+1 52% 21% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 15% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
30% ✗

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