EC Vitoria vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
EC Vitoria vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Barradao.
- EC Vitoria 22 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 23 | 36 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 22 | 10 |
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 | #10 |
| 26 | Points | 30 |
| 22 | Played | 21 |
| 7 / 5 / 10 | W / D / L | 8 / 6 / 7 |
| 22 | Scored | 35 |
| 33 | Conceded | 33 |
| -11 | GD | +2 |
| 1.18 | PPG | 1.43 |
| 32% | Win % | 38% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
30%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
EC Vitoria this season
EC Vitoria this season
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
EC Vitoria are 13th (26 pts). Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
EC Vitoria
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
1/9
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/1
76+
3/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
EC Vitoria
| Carlos Rene | 5 G | 1 A |
| Renato Kayzer | 4 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' Three points are at stake. EC Vitória host Botafogo FR — let the battle begin!
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Botafogo FR that had 344 games and scored 353 goals.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Santiago Rodriguez made 289 appearances and scored 27 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' EC Vitória currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' Brazil international Newton has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 40' With 1 assists to his name this season, Jefferson Savarino is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
- 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. EC Vitória must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 50' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 55' Matheuzinho is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Botafogo FR so far.
- 60' Botafogo FR looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 63' A change in the EC Vitoria ranks — Aitor Cantalapiedra exits the field as Lucas Braga enters on 63.
- 64' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Chris Ramos comes on to replace Arthur Cabral.
- 65' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Alex Telles exits the field as Cuiabano enters on 65.
- 70' Over 70 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 73' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Newton comes on to replace Santiago Rodriguez.
- 74' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Jeffinho on, Jefferson Savarino off on 74 minutes.
- 78' The EC Vitoria bench stirs into life. Matheuzinho is withdrawn and Osvaldo gets his opportunity.
- 83' Botafogo FR have won 353 goals from 344 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 86' Gonzalo Mastriani is ready to make an impact after coming on for Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira at the 86 minute mark.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Joaquin Correa argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' Kike Saverio is ready to make an impact after coming on for Erick at the 90 minute mark.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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 |
| Mauricio | 1 |
| Erik | 1 |
| Rodrigo Lindoso | 1 |
| Leo Gomes | 1 |
| Denilson | 1 |
| Lucas Fernandes | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Vitoria Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.96
EC Vitoria xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
EC Vitoria or Draw
60%
Draw or Botafogo FR
70%
EC Vitoria or Botafogo FR
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
12.4%
1 – 0
8.7%
0 – 2
8.5%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
6%
2 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 3
3.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
1.9%
Asian Handicap — EC Vitoria
| Handicap | EC Vitoria covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 23% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
EC Vitoria keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

