EC Vitoria vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
EC Vitoria vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Barradao.
- EC Vitoria 28 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 28 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Botafogo FR | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Nov | SC Internacional | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Oct | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Oct | Santos FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | EC Bahia | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | EC Vitoria | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | Mirassol FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Oct | Santos FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Oct | Ceará SC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Oct | CR Flamengo | H | 0–3 | L |
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)
H2H (11 games)
27%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
39%
Clean Sheets
EC Vitoria this season
EC Vitoria this season
18%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
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' That's the starting whistle at Barradao. Ninety minutes of football awaits between EC Vitoria and Botafogo FR.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Willian Oliveira is clearly more than just a goal scorer for EC Vitoria.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. EC Vitoria and Botafogo FR are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' Marlon Freitas has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 35' EC Vitoria looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Matheuzinho scoring 1 goals.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. EC Vitoria must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 45' Alexander Barboza is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Botafogo FR so far.
- 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' It looks like no one’s ball. Botafogo FR is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 60' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 63' Aitor Cantalapiedra makes way for Lucas Braga at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from EC Vitoria.
- 64' Chris Ramos gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Arthur Cabral and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Cuiabano is hanging Alex Telles on the field on 65 minute.
- 70' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jefferson Savarino, as he is very good at scoring at Barradao with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 73' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Santiago Rodriguez is replaced by Newton on 73 minute.
- 74' Jeffinho has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jefferson Savarino on 74 minute.
- 78' Another change for EC Vitoria made on 78 minute. Matheuzinho leaves to be changed by Osvaldo.
- 83' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both EC Vitoria and Botafogo FR are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 86' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira is replaced by Gonzalo Mastriani on 86 minute.
- 90' That is a card for Botafogo FR. Joaquin Correa will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Kike Saverio has so much to prove this time. He replaces Erick on 90 minute.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
EC Vitoria Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 17
- 77
- 5
- 13
- 3
- 31
- 29
- 8
- 12
- 10
Bench
- 28
- 6
- 79
- 11
- 71
- 22
- 19
- 18
- 41
- 99
- 66
- 50
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
-
98
Arthur Cabral ↓ Chris Ramos 64'
- 30
-
13
Alex Telles ↓ Cuiabano 65'
-
10
Jefferson Savarino ↓ Jeffinho 74'
- 2
- 20
- 17
- 35
-
23
Santiago Rodriguez ↓ Newton 73'
- 24
- 57
Bench
- 21
- 25
-
39
Gonzalo Mastriani ↑ 86'
- 1
-
47
Jeffinho ↑ 74'
-
9
Chris Ramos ↑ 64'
-
6
Cuiabano ↑ 65'
-
28
Newton ↑ 73'
- 4
- 64
- 26
- 62
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kieza | 2 |
| Kieza | 2 |
| Alerrandro | 1 |
| Mauricio | 1 |
| Matheuzinho | 1 |
| Erik | 1 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
| Leo Gomes | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Vitoria Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.95
EC Vitoria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
EC Vitoria or Botafogo FR 69% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.12
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
EC Vitoria or Draw
63%
Draw or Botafogo FR
68%
EC Vitoria or Botafogo FR
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
12.8%
1 – 0
10.1%
0 – 2
7.9%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 3
3%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2%
Asian Handicap — EC Vitoria
| Handicap | EC Vitoria covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 18% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 22% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
EC Vitoria keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

