Wednesday , 30 September 2026

CR Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
CR Vasco da Gama
1 – 2
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sun 5 Apr 2026 · 00:00 UTC Sao Januario 20,072 HT 45' · FT 45'
David 61' 1–0
1–1 66' Lucas Villalba
1–2 79' Matheus Martins
Alan Saldivia 41' Y
Y 52' Junior Santos
Y 55' Nahuel Ferraresi
Y 90' Edenilson
Y 90' Raul

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Wagner do Nascimento Magalhaes
  • Assistant 1 Bruno Boschilia
  • Assistant 2 Luiz Claudio Regazzone
5 games this season 🟨 2.0/game ⚽ 8.8 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 Sao Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

5
2
9
CR Vasco da Gama 16 games · Avg 2.6 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-05 CR Vasco da Gama 1–2 Botafogo FR 2025-11-05 Botafogo FR 3–0 CR Vasco da Gama 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

Recent Form

CR Vasco da Gama
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Apr Botafogo FR H 1–2 L
01 Apr Coritiba FBC A 1–1 D
22 Mar Gremio FBPA H 2–1 W
19 Mar Fluminense FC H 3–2 W
15 Mar Cruzeiro EC A 3–3 D
12 Mar SE Palmeiras H 2–1 W
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Apr CR Vasco da Gama A 2–1 W
01 Apr Mirassol FC H 3–2 W
29 Mar CA Paranaense A 1–4 L
21 Mar RB Bragantino A 2–1 W
18 Mar SE Palmeiras A 1–2 L
14 Mar CR Flamengo H 0–3 L

Season Stats

CR Vasco da Gama Botafogo FR
#16 Position #12
31 Points 35
27 Played 28
8 / 7 / 12 W / D / L 9 / 8 / 11
34 Scored 41
41 Conceded 45
-7 GD -4
1.15 PPG 1.25
30% Win % 32%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
19% Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
18% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

CR Vasco da Gama are 16th (31 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (35 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
3/4
61-75
4/6
76+
9/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/5
16-30
2/4
31-45
4/4
46-60
4/3
61-75
4/3
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CR Vasco da Gama
Carlos Gomez 5 G 3 A
Thiago Mendes 4 G 1 A
Cauan Lucas 3 G
Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 9 G 2 A
Arthur Cabral 7 G 1 A
Edenilson 4 G 2 A
Matheus Martins 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! CR Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo FR — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CR Vasco da Gama and Botafogo FR are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 20' Caio Roque, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 25' Johan Rojas has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 30' CR Vasco da Gama are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
  • 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira, as he is very good at scoring at Sao Januario with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 40' CR Vasco da Gama are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Botafogo FR's 4-3-3 shape.
  • 41' A moment of madness from Alan Saldivia on 41 minutes earns him a card. CR Vasco da Gama will be frustrated.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Alex Telles as he leaves the pitch. Caio Roque steps in for Botafogo FR.
  • 51' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Tche Tche suffering a number of foals already.
  • 52' The referee has no hesitation. Junior Santos is booked for Botafogo FR — card on 52.
  • 55' Nahuel Ferraresi was booked on 55.
  • 60' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Junior Santos by Lucas Villalba on 60 minute.
  • 61' What composure from David! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 66' Lucas Villalba makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Botafogo FR are in front.
  • 68' Kadir Barria gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Edenilson and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 70' Time for substitution for CR Vasco da Gama. Tche Tche is replaced by Marino Hinestroza.
  • 75' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Renato Gaucho will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 78' The CR Vasco da Gama bench stirs into life. David is withdrawn and Claudio Spinelli gets his opportunity.
  • 79' A stunning finish from Matheus Martins — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 84' The 22-year-old Cauan Lucas has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 88' Newton gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Allan and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Botafogo FR player sees a card in front of him.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.

Lineups

CR Vasco da Gama Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

Botafogo FR Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Martin Anselmi

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matheus Babi 2
Andrey 2
Ribamar 2
Andrey 1
German Cano 1
Jefferson Savarino 1
Igor Rabello 1
Ygor Catatau 1

Head to Head

2026-04-05 CR Vasco da Gama 1–2 Botafogo FR 2025-11-05 Botafogo FR 3–0 CR Vasco da Gama 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

CR Vasco da Gama Form

2026-04-05 CR Vasco da Gama 1–2 Botafogo FR L 2026-04-01 Coritiba FBC 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama D 2026-03-22 CR Vasco da Gama 2–1 Gremio FBPA W 2026-03-19 CR Vasco da Gama 3–2 Fluminense FC W 2026-03-15 Cruzeiro EC 3–3 CR Vasco da Gama D 2026-03-12 CR Vasco da Gama 2–1 SE Palmeiras W

Botafogo FR Form

2026-04-05 CR Vasco da Gama 1–2 Botafogo FR W 2026-04-01 Botafogo FR 3–2 Mirassol FC W 2026-03-29 CA Paranaense 4–1 Botafogo FR L 2026-03-21 RB Bragantino 1–2 Botafogo FR W 2026-03-18 SE Palmeiras 2–1 Botafogo FR L 2026-03-14 Botafogo FR 0–3 CR Flamengo L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.57 CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: CR Vasco da Gama or Botafogo FR 74% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Vasco da Gama33% Draw26% Botafogo FR41%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
60%
Draw or Botafogo FR
67%
CR Vasco da Gama or Botafogo FR
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CR Vasco da Gama27% Draw42% Botafogo FR31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
5.7%
0 – 2
5.6%
0 – 0
5.2%
1 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.8%

Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama

Handicap CR Vasco da Gama covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 10% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 17% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 19% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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