CR Vasco da Gama
Football Brazilian Série A Sat 12 Jul 17:30
Botafogo FR
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Série A Betting Preview: Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo

Vasco da Gama host Botafogo in this Brazilian Série A match, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Saturday 12 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Get Ready for a Low-Scoring Encounter

The best plan of attack could be backing Under 2.5 when it comes to the Total Goals market for the clash between Vasco da Gama and Botafogo. We can land odds of -163 when it comes to this wager.

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Fogo 3-0 to the Good in Previous H2H

Vasco da Gama triumphed in their last game. It was on their travels where São Paulo were beaten 3-1. Fernando Diniz's side had nine shots on target and 49% possession, with Rayan, Nuno Moreira and Pablo Vegetti among the goals.

Botafogo have won back-to-back Série A games, recently registering a 3-2 home victory against Ceará. Fogo enjoyed 58% possession and managed ten shots on goal, while Gonzalo Mastriani, Alex Telles and Marlon Freitas found the net.

In the last outing, Botafogo were beaten 1-0 in extra-time (0-0 after 90 mins) when facing Palmeiras in the Club World Cup at Lincoln Financial Field.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Botafogo won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 3-0 home triumph when facing Vasco. The past 10 H2H matches have included five Botafogo victories, two draws and three Vasco wins.

Série A G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Botafogo logo Botafogo 19 9 5 5 26 12 14 26:12 32
16 Vasco da Gama logo Vasco da Gama 20 5 4 11 27 29 -2 27:29 19
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Vasco da Gama – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 10.0 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. Vasco have had 51.3% possession and 3.9 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 10.1 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 6.4 corners.

Pablo Vegetti leads the way with 7 goals, with Rayan and Nuno Moreira getting 2 apiece. Paulo Henrique and Lucas Piton are the leading assists makers with 3.

Botafogo – Last 10 League Games

Botafogo have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.4 goals from 10.4 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 52.2% possession, 4.8 corners in their favour and 4.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 9.3 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Igor Jesus has top scored with 3, while Alex Telles, Artur Guimaraes and Jefferson Savarino are next on 2. Marlon Freitas and Artur Guimaraes are the top assist makers, managing 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Vasco da Gama confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Leo Jardim (GK), Paulo Henrique, Joao Victor, Lucas Freitas, Lucas Piton, Tche Tche, Hugo Moura, Rayan, Philippe Coutinho, Nuno Moreira, Pablo Vegetti.

Botafogo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): John Victor (GK), Vitinho, Kaio, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles, Gregore, Marlon Freitas, Artur Guimaraes, Jefferson Savarino, Alvaro Montoro, Arthur Cabral.

Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We don’t think the teams will combine to score three or more in this Série A clash. Therefore, we’ll wager on Under 2.5 Goals which is currently available at odds of -163.

We’re always focused on the Série A form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Vasco games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Vasco games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Botafogo games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Botafogo games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Botafogo games.

Under 2.5 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 61.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Philippe Coutinho Over 0.5 Shots On Target -154 BetMGM logo

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco) is available to record a minimum of one shot on goal at -154. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.

Latest Philippe Coutinho Player Prop Odds

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Alex Telles to Score +525 BetMGM logo

Alex Telles (Botafogo) has managed two goals in his past five Serie A matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +525.

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -120 BetMGM logo

It has now been five straight Vasco da Gama home matches where over 9.5 corners have been awarded. We endorse betting on the -120 that the teams successfully cover the line, with this Total Corners wager landing a handsome potential return.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Vasco Logo Vasco
Total
10.30 3.90 6.40
Home
10.20 4.10 6.10
Away
8.20 3.80 4.40
Botafogo Logo Botafogo
Total
9.10 4.80 4.30
Home
8.60 6.30 2.30
Away
9.30 4.60 4.70
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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -163
Full-Time Result Botafogo +110
Total Corners Over 9.5 -120

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Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Fogo Win

Botafogo are the +125 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 44% chance of winning this Série A encounter according to the latest betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +235 about Vasco da Gama.

Botafogo are available at odds of -109 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Vasco to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. A viable alternative is betting the BTTS market and opting for the -147 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Pablo Vegetti Favourite to Score the First Goal

Favourite Pablo Vegetti is +460 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals
Pablo Vegetti (Vasco)
First
+215
Anytime
+460
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Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)
First
+290
Anytime
+550
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Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)
First
+295
Anytime
+575
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Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)
First
+310
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots On Target
Pablo Vegetti (Vasco)
Over 0.5
-263
Under 0.5
+148
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Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)
Over 0.5
-192
Under 0.5
+114
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Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)
Over 0.5
-182
Under 0.5
+108
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Rayan Vitor (Vasco)
Over 0.5
-172
Under 0.5
+102
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Player Shots
Pablo Vegetti (Vasco)
Over 2.5
-161
Under 2.5
-
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Elias Manoel (Botafogo)
Over 2.5
+135
Under 2.5
-
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Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)
Over 2.5
-111
Under 2.5
-
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Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)
Over 2.5
-135
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats
Vasco da Gama logo Vasco da Gama League Stats
Botafogo logo Botafogo League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Vasco vs Botafogo team news before placing your bets. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Série A lineups along with the latest injury developments.

Vasco da Gama Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Botafogo Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Vasco da Gama Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Leo Jardim
96 Paulo Henrique 38 Joao Victor 43 Lucas Freitas 6 Lucas Piton
3 Tche Tche 25 Hugo Moura
77 Rayan 10 Philippe Coutinho 17 Nuno Moreira
99 Pablo Vegetti
12 John Victor
2 Vitinho 31 Kaio 20 Alexander Barboza 13 Alex Telles
26 Gregore 17 Marlon Freitas
7 Artur Guimaraes 10 Jefferson Savarino 8 Alvaro Montoro
98 Arthur Cabral

Botafogo Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Vasco da Gama Substitutes

  • 2Jose Rodriguez
  • 4Mauricio Lemos
  • 7David
  • 8Jair
  • 12Victor Luis
  • 13Daniel Fuzato
  • 15Benjamin Garre
  • 18Paulinho
  • 19GB
  • 44Luiz Gustavo Santos
  • 85Mateus Cocao
  • 90Alex Teixeira

Botafogo Substitutes

  • 4Mateo Ponte
  • 5Danilo
  • 16Nathan Fernandes
  • 21Fernando Marcal
  • 23Santiago Rodriguez
  • 24Leonardo Linck
  • 25Allan
  • 28Newton
  • 30Joaquin Correa
  • 39Gonzalo Mastriani
  • 57David Ricardo
  • 66Cuiabano

Previous Vasco da Gama Lineups

12 Jun Série A
São Paulo 1-3 Vasco da Gama
31 May Série A
Vasco da Gama 0-2 Bragantino
27 May Copa Sudamericana
Vasco da Gama 3-0 Melgar
24 May Série A
Fluminense 2-1 Vasco da Gama
20 May Copa do Brasil
Vasco da Gama 8-7 Operário
17 May Série A
Vasco da Gama 3-0 Fortaleza

Previous Botafogo Lineups

28 Jun FIFA Club World Cup
Palmeiras 1-0 Botafogo
23 Jun FIFA Club World Cup
Atlético Madrid 1-0 Botafogo
19 Jun FIFA Club World Cup
PSG 0-1 Botafogo
15 Jun FIFA Club World Cup
Botafogo 2-1 Seattle Sounders
04 Jun Série A
Botafogo 3-2 Ceará
01 Jun Série A
Santos 0-1 Botafogo

Injuries & Suspensions

Vasco da Gama Injury Table
Type Name Info
Mateus Cocao Knee
Botafogo Injury Table
Type Name Info
Cuiabano Ankle
Brazil FlagSérie A Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Flamengo 20 14 4 2 44:9 46
2 Palmeiras 19 13 3 3 27:15 42
3 Cruzeiro 21 12 5 4 34:15 41
4 Bahia 19 10 6 3 27:17 36
5 Botafogo 19 9 5 5 26:12 32
6 Mirassol 19 8 8 3 30:19 32
7 São Paulo 21 8 8 5 26:22 32
8 Bragantino 21 9 3 9 26:28 30
9 Fluminense 19 8 3 8 25:28 27
10 Ceará 20 7 5 8 19:19 26
11 Corinthians 21 6 7 8 22:27 25
12 Atlético MG 19 6 6 7 20:23 24
13 Internacional 20 6 6 8 23:28 24
14 Grêmio 20 6 6 8 19:25 24
15 Santos 20 6 3 11 20:31 21
16 Vasco da Gama 20 5 4 11 27:29 19
17 Vitória 21 3 10 8 18:32 19
18 Juventude 20 5 3 12 18:41 18
19 Fortaleza 20 3 6 11 19:32 15
20 Sport Recife 19 1 7 11 12:30 10
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Flamengo 11 9 2 0 31:2 29
2 Cruzeiro 11 8 1 2 22:9 25
3 Bahia 10 7 3 0 18:8 24
4 São Paulo 11 6 3 2 15:9 21
5 Palmeiras 10 6 2 2 13:7 20
6 Mirassol 9 5 4 0 18:9 19
7 Fluminense 9 6 1 2 12:9 19
8 Ceará 10 5 2 3 10:7 17
9 Juventude 11 5 2 4 14:12 17
10 Bragantino 11 5 2 4 15:16 17
11 Grêmio 10 4 4 2 9:8 16
12 Botafogo 9 4 3 2 14:8 15
13 Corinthians 10 4 3 3 13:10 15
14 Atlético MG 8 4 3 1 11:8 15
15 Vitória 10 3 5 2 13:12 14
16 Internacional 10 4 2 4 12:11 14
17 Vasco da Gama 10 3 3 4 12:12 12
18 Fortaleza 11 3 2 6 14:16 11
19 Santos 9 3 2 4 10:14 11
20 Sport Recife 9 0 5 4 6:13 5