Our Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo Prediction: 1-1
Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo in the Brazil Campeonato Carioca is scheduled for an 21:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 8, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo 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
Vasco da Gama's Last Match – Vasco da Gama vs Chapecoense
Vasco da Gama will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Brazil Serie A draw against Chapecoense on February 5. In that match, Vasco da Gama recorded 67% possession, firing 15 shots at goal, with 13 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vasco da Gama | 67% | 15 (13) | 4.77 | 82 |
 Chapecoense | 33% | 5 (1) | 0.31 | 13 |
Botafogo's Last Match – Gremio vs Botafogo
Botafogo must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 3-5 Brazil Serie A defeat against Gremio on February 5. In that match, Botafogo saw 57% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gremio | 43% | 11 (8) | 3.16 | 29 |
 Botafogo | 57% | 7 (4) | 1.12 | 17 |
Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo Stats
Key Stats
| Vasco da Gama | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 1.63 |
| 0.77 | Defence Strength | 0.57 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Vasco da Gama are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Botafogo average 2.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
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