Thursday , 2 July 2026

EC Vitoria vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
EC Vitoria
0 – 1
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Fri 12 Jul 2024 · 00:30 UTC Barradao 16,549 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 62' Jefferson Savarino
Y 37' Carlos Eduardo
Y 76' Gregore
Y 90' Diego Hernandez
Janderson Costa 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

EC Vitoria vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Barradao.

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

1
6
2
EC Vitoria 9 games · Avg 2.6 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2024-07-12 EC Vitoria 0–1 Botafogo FR 2018-09-23 EC Vitoria 3–4 Botafogo FR 2018-05-27 Botafogo FR 1–1 EC Vitoria 2018-05-27 Botafogo FR 1–1 EC Vitoria 2017-10-01 Botafogo FR 2–3 EC Vitoria

Recent Form

EC Vitoria
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jul Botafogo FR H 0–1 L
07 Jul Criciúma EC H 2–1 W
04 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista A 2–3 L
30 Jun CA Paranaense H 0–1 L
27 Jun Fluminense FC A 1–0 W
23 Jun RB Bragantino A 1–2 L
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Jul EC Vitoria A 1–0 W
07 Jul CA Mineiro H 3–0 W
03 Jul Cuiaba EC A 2–1 W
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

Season Stats

EC Vitoria Botafogo FR
#13 Position #12
22 Points 22
17 Played 17
6 / 4 / 7 W / D / L 6 / 4 / 7
21 Scored 31
25 Conceded 31
-4 GD +0
1.29 PPG 1.29
35% Win % 35%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
41% Clean Sheets
EC Vitoria this season
12% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

EC Vitoria are 13th (22 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

EC Vitoria
0-15
1/–
16-30
3/–
31-45
1/7
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/–
76+
3/5
■ 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)

EC Vitoria
Carlos Rene 5 G 1 A
Renato Kayzer 3 G 1 A
Gabriel Baralhas 2 G 3 A
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 game is set. Botafogo FR kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' named a 4-1-4-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' EC Vitoria are deployed in a 4-1-4-1 today, looking to exploit space against Botafogo FR's 4-4-2 shape.
  • 15' EC Vitoria currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. EC Vitoria must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Artur Jorge will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Luan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
  • 35' EC Vitoria are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
  • 36' The whistle greets Luiz Henrique as he departs to be replaced by Oscar Romero.
  • 37' It’s gonna be a card for Carlos Eduardo.
  • 42' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Botafogo FR needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 47' EC Vitoria are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 52' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 52.
  • 57' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 59' The EC Vitoria manager makes a substitution. Leo Naldi departs to be replaced by Fabio Soares.
  • 62' Against the run of play, Jefferson Savarino has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 67' Gregore has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 325 appearances.
  • 72' 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.
  • 76' The referee has no hesitation. Gregore is booked for Botafogo FR — card on 76.
  • 76' A tactical swap from EC Vitoria — Jean Mota on, Willian Oliveira off on 76 minutes.
  • 81' Leo Naldi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Botafogo FR so far.
  • 82' The crowd applauds Mateo Ponte as he leaves the pitch. Damian Suarez steps in for Botafogo FR.
  • 87' Brazil international Marcal has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 90' Diego Hernandez is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • 90' The whistle greets Luan as he departs to be replaced by Jose Hugo.
  • The points are shared — EC Vitoria 0-1 Botafogo FR. Honours even.

Lineups

EC Vitoria Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thiago Carpini

Botafogo FR Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kieza 2
Kieza 2
Mauricio 1
Erik 1
Rodrigo Lindoso 1
Leo Gomes 1
Denilson 1
Lucas Fernandes 1

Head to Head

2024-07-12 EC Vitoria 0–1 Botafogo FR 2018-09-23 EC Vitoria 3–4 Botafogo FR 2018-05-27 Botafogo FR 1–1 EC Vitoria 2018-05-27 Botafogo FR 1–1 EC Vitoria 2017-10-01 Botafogo FR 2–3 EC Vitoria

EC Vitoria Form

2024-07-12 EC Vitoria 0–1 Botafogo FR L 2024-07-07 EC Vitoria 2–1 Criciúma EC W 2024-07-04 SC Corinthians Paulista 3–2 EC Vitoria L 2024-06-30 EC Vitoria 0–1 CA Paranaense L 2024-06-27 Fluminense FC 0–1 EC Vitoria W 2024-06-23 RB Bragantino 2–1 EC Vitoria L

Botafogo FR Form

2024-07-12 EC Vitoria 0–1 Botafogo FR W 2024-07-07 Botafogo FR 3–0 CA Mineiro W 2024-07-03 Cuiaba EC 1–2 Botafogo FR W 2024-06-29 CR Vasco da Gama 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2024-06-26 Botafogo FR 2–1 RB Bragantino W 2024-06-22 Criciúma EC 2–1 Botafogo FR L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.54 EC Vitoria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.69 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: EC Vitoria or Botafogo FR 74% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
EC Vitoria33% Draw26% Botafogo FR41%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

EC Vitoria or Draw
60%
Draw or Botafogo FR
67%
EC Vitoria or Botafogo FR
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
EC Vitoria27% Draw43% Botafogo FR30%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
5.7%
0 – 0
5.6%
1 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.7%

Asian Handicap — EC Vitoria

Handicap EC Vitoria 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 60% — 40%
+1 60% 19% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 12% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

EC Vitoria keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
22% ✗

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