Tuesday , 29 September 2026

EC Vitoria vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
EC Vitoria
1 – 0
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sun 16 Aug 2026 · 21:30 UTC Barradao HT 45' · FT 45'
Matheuzinho pen 27' 1–0
Y 2' Victor Hugo
Y 29' Alvaro Montoro
Ramon 45' Y
Leandro Martinez 51' Y
Y 61' Lucas Monzon

Overview

Match Preview

EC Vitoria vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Barradao.

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

2
7
2
EC Vitoria 11 games · Avg 2.2 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2026-08-16 EC Vitoria 1–0 Botafogo FR 2026-07-23 Botafogo FR 0–0 EC Vitoria 2025-11-09 EC Vitoria 0–0 Botafogo FR 2025-07-17 Botafogo FR 0–0 EC Vitoria 2024-11-23 Botafogo FR 1–1 EC Vitoria

Recent Form

EC Vitoria
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Aug Botafogo FR H 1–0 W
09 Aug CR Flamengo A 0–2 L
30 Jul SE Palmeiras H 0–4 L
26 Jul Clube do Remo A 0–2 L
23 Jul Botafogo FR A 0–0 D
16 Jul CR Vasco da Gama H 1–0 W
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Aug EC Vitoria A 0–1 L
09 Aug Fluminense FC H 1–1 D
26 Jul Cruzeiro EC A 1–0 W
23 Jul EC Vitoria H 0–0 D
16 Jul Santos FC H 2–1 W
30 May EC Bahia A 0–0 D

Season Stats

EC Vitoria Botafogo FR
#13 Position #12
33 Points 35
28 Played 28
9 / 6 / 13 W / D / L 9 / 8 / 11
28 Scored 41
42 Conceded 45
-14 GD -4
1.18 PPG 1.25
32% Win % 32%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
27% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
39% Clean Sheets
EC Vitoria this season
18% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

EC Vitoria are 13th (33 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (35 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

EC Vitoria
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/9
46-60
1/2
61-75
5/5
76+
4/10
■ 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)

EC Vitoria
Carlos Rene 8 G 1 A
Matheuzinho 4 G 2 A
Renato Kayzer 4 G 1 A
Gabriel Baralhas 2 G 3 A
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' ec vitoria have kicked off against botafogo fr. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 2' The referee has no hesitation. Victor Hugo is booked for Botafogo FR — card on 2.
  • 7' 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.
  • 12' botafogo fr is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 17' 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.
  • 22' Victor Hugo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 27' A stunning finish from Matheuzinho — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 28' The whistle greets Victor Hugo as he departs to be replaced by Junior Santos.
  • 29' Alvaro Montoro was booked on 29.
  • 30' A goal from the Brazil international Matheuzinho! He fires home on 30 to make it 0-2!
  • 35' ec vitoria has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ramon on 45.
  • 50' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Arthur Cabral made 238 appearances and scored 47 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 51' The referee shows EC Vitoria player a card on 51.
  • 53' The supporters are chanting for Danilo. He replaces Matheus Martins on 53 minute.
  • 58' ec vitoria are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined botafogo fr backline.
  • 59' Fresh legs for EC Vitoria! Walace comes on to replace Leandro Martinez.
  • 61' Botafogo FR player sees a card in front of him.
  • 65' The EC Vitoria bench stirs into life. Carlos Rene is withdrawn and Renato Kayzer gets his opportunity.
  • 70' It looks like no one’s ball. botafogo fr is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 72' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Cristian Medina is withdrawn and Santiago Rodriguez gets his opportunity.
  • 77' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both ec vitoria and botafogo fr are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 78' EC Vitoria manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marinho is hanging Matheuzinho on the field on 78 minute.
  • 83' ec vitoria are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 88' botafogo fr come into this ranked 9 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 1-0 the final result. botafogo fr will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

EC Vitoria Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jair Ventura

Botafogo FR Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Franclim Carvalho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kieza 2
Kieza 2
Mauricio 1
Matheuzinho 1
Erik 1
Rodrigo Lindoso 1
Leo Gomes 1
Denilson 1

Head to Head

2026-08-16 EC Vitoria 1–0 Botafogo FR 2026-07-23 Botafogo FR 0–0 EC Vitoria 2025-11-09 EC Vitoria 0–0 Botafogo FR 2025-07-17 Botafogo FR 0–0 EC Vitoria 2024-11-23 Botafogo FR 1–1 EC Vitoria

EC Vitoria Form

2026-08-16 EC Vitoria 1–0 Botafogo FR W 2026-08-09 CR Flamengo 2–0 EC Vitoria L 2026-07-30 EC Vitoria 0–4 SE Palmeiras L 2026-07-26 Clube do Remo 2–0 EC Vitoria L 2026-07-23 Botafogo FR 0–0 EC Vitoria D 2026-07-16 EC Vitoria 1–0 CR Vasco da Gama W

Botafogo FR Form

2026-08-16 EC Vitoria 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2026-08-09 Botafogo FR 1–1 Fluminense FC D 2026-07-26 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Botafogo FR W 2026-07-23 Botafogo FR 0–0 EC Vitoria D 2026-07-16 Botafogo FR 2–1 Santos FC W 2026-05-30 EC Bahia 0–0 Botafogo FR D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.95 EC Vitoria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: EC Vitoria or Botafogo FR 69% + Under 2.5 goals 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
EC Vitoria36% Draw31% Botafogo FR33%
Actual: EC Vitoria win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 61%
39%
± 2.5 34%
66%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

EC Vitoria or Draw
67%
Draw or Botafogo FR
64%
EC Vitoria or Botafogo FR
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
EC Vitoria21% Draw54% Botafogo FR25%
Actual: EC Vitoria win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.3%
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
7.4%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
3.6%
1 – 3
2.7%
0 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2%

Asian Handicap — EC Vitoria

Handicap EC Vitoria covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 18% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 63% — 37%
+1 63% 22% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

EC Vitoria keeps clean sheet
34% ✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
39% ✓

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