Our Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama Prediction: 1-3
Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 22:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday November 5, 2025. With both teams showing attacking intent, a 1-3 away victory is our primary pick, but over 2.5 goals stands out as 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 – Mirassol vs Botafogo
Botafogo should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 Brazil Serie A draw against Mirassol on November 1. In that match, Botafogo recorded 34% possession, firing 4 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mirassol | 66% | 6 (1) | 0.86 | 58 |
 Botafogo | 34% | 4 (1) | 0.37 | 22 |
Vasco da Gama's Last Match – Vasco da Gama vs Sao Paulo
Vasco da Gama will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Brazil Serie A loss to Sao Paulo on November 2. In that match, Vasco da Gama recorded 62% possession, attempting 15 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vasco da Gama | 62% | 15 (8) | 1.39 | 65 |
 Sao Paulo | 38% | 10 (6) | 1.91 | 23 |
Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama Stats
Key Stats
| Botafogo | Vasco da Gama | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 2.18 |
| 1.45 | Defence Strength | 0.89 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Botafogo are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Vasco da Gama average 1.9 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Botafogo 11-14
Vasco da Gama 19-12
What are the odds for this match?
Botafogo to win: @1.85
Draw: @3.5
Vasco da Gama to win: @4.333
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
Lineups
Botafogo (4-4-2) : Leo Linck, Vitinho, Alexander Barboza, David Ricardo, Alex Telles, Santiago Rodriguez, Danilo Oliveira, Marlon Freitas, Jefferson Savarino, Arthur Cabral, Joaquin Correa
Vasco da Gama (4-2-3-1) : Leo Jardim, Pumita Rodriguez, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, Lucas Piton, Cauan Barros, Tche Tche, Rayan, Philippe Coutinho, Andres Gomez, Pablo Vegetti
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