Our Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama Prediction: 1-1
Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama in the Copa do Brasil is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Friday September 12, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Botafogo's Last Match – Botafogo vs Bragantino
Botafogo must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-1 Brazil Serie A victory over Bragantino in their last outing. In that match, Botafogo had 52% possession and 15 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Botafogo | 52% | 15 (6) | 1.35 | 39 |
 Bragantino | 48% | 5 (3) | 0.27 | 36 |
Vasco da Gama's Last Match – Sport Recife vs Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-2 Brazil Serie A success over Sport Recife on August 31. In that match, Vasco da Gama saw 45% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sport Recife | 55% | 7 (4) | 1.52 | 68 |
 Vasco da Gama | 45% | 10 (7) | 1.61 | 24 |
Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama Stats
Key Stats
| Botafogo | Vasco da Gama | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.67 | Attacking Strength | 1.58 |
| 0.47 | Defence Strength | 0.56 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Botafogo are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Vasco da Gama average 1.9 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Botafogo 17-8
Vasco da Gama 19-14
What are the odds for this match?
Botafogo to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.5
Vasco da Gama to win: @5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
Lineups
Botafogo: Neto, Arthur Cabral, Kaio, Mateo Ponte, Marlon Freitas, Newton, Alex Telles, Santiago Rodriguez, Alexander Barboza, Joaquin Correa, Jeffinho
Vasco da Gama: Lucas Freitas, Rayan, Pablo Vegetti, Tche Tche, Lucas Piton, Hugo Moura, Paulo Henrique, Nuno Moreira, Cauan Barros, Philippe Coutinho, Leo Jardim