EC Vitoria vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
EC Vitoria vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Barradao.
- EC Vitoria 34 games · 38 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 34 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jul | EC Vitoria | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Jul | CA Mineiro | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Jul | Cuiabá 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #11 |
| 38 | Points | 42 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 10 / 8 / 16 | W / D / L | 11 / 9 / 14 |
| 35 | Scored | 46 |
| 51 | Conceded | 53 |
| -16 | GD | -7 |
| 1.12 | PPG | 1.24 |
| 29% | Win % | 32% |
Key Stats
55%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
27%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
EC Vitoria this season
EC Vitoria this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
EC Vitoria are 16th (38 pts). Botafogo FR are 11th (42 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
EC Vitoria
0-15
3/2
16-30
6/2
31-45
4/10
46-60
2/3
61-75
7/8
76+
4/11
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
6/6
16-30
3/5
31-45
5/6
46-60
5/5
61-75
4/4
76+
9/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
EC Vitoria
| Carlos Rene | 9 G | 1 A |
| Matheuzinho | 6 G | 4 A |
| Erick | 5 G | 6 A |
| Renato Kayzer | 5 G | 1 A |
| Gabriel Baralhas | 2 G | 3 A |
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 10 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 6 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Barradao will turn into a battlefield for EC Vitoria and Botafogo FR.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Willian Oliveira, as he is very good at scoring at Barradao with 4 goals in the last 3 games.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering EC Vitoria that had 187 games and scored 143 goals.
- 15' Brazil international Patric Calmon has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' Jefferson Savarino has been relatively quiet despite scoring 72 goals in his last 299 appearances.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 36' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Luiz Henrique is replaced by Oscar Romero.
- 37' That is a card for Botafogo FR. Carlos Eduardo will be fuming at that decision.
- 42' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both EC Vitoria and Botafogo FR are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 47' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Artur Jorge will be considering his options from the bench.
- 52' EC Vitoria is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 57' EC Vitoria looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Matheuzinho scoring 1 goals.
- 59' The crowd applauds Leo Naldi as he leaves the pitch. Fabio Soares steps in for EC Vitoria.
- 62' GOAL! Jefferson Savarino scores on 62.
- 67' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 72' Mateo Ponte, a Uruguay , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 76' The referee calls foul for Gregore. He receives a card.
- 76' Time for substitution for EC Vitoria. Willian Oliveira is replaced by Jean Mota.
- 81' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 82' Damian Suarez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mateo Ponte on 82 minute.
- 87' Botafogo FR is showing some good football. However, Botafogo FR are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Diego Hernandez on 90 minutes.
- 90' Jose Hugo is replacing Luan for the EC Vitoria side.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
EC Vitoria Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 9
- 8
- 27
- 16
- 29
- 1
- 4
- 14
- 30
- 5
- 97
Bench
- 37
- 40
- 10
- 11
- 31
- 25
- 22
- 17
- 80
- 39
- 83
- 62
Coach
Thiago Carpini
Botafogo FR Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 26
- 11
- 21
- 10
- 12
- 20
- 3
- 17
-
7
Luiz Henrique ↓ Oscar Romero 36'
-
33
Carlos Eduardo ↓ Tche Tche 59'
-
4
Mateo Ponte ↓ Damian Suarez 82'
Bench
-
22
Damian Suarez ↑ 82'
-
6
Tche Tche ↑ 59'
-
70
Oscar Romero ↑ 36'
- 8
- 5
- 97
- 16
- 44
- 30
-
77
Diego Hernandez ↑ 82'
- 67
Coach
Artur Jorge
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
Head to Head
EC Vitoria Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.25
EC Vitoria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
EC Vitoria or Botafogo FR 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Botafogo FR win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
EC Vitoria or Draw
60%
Draw or Botafogo FR
69%
EC Vitoria or Botafogo FR
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.7%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — EC Vitoria
| Handicap | EC Vitoria covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
EC Vitoria keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

