Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Jul 2025

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	19	9	5	5	26	12	14	26:12	32
16	Vasco da Gama	20	5	4	11	27	29	-2	27:29	19

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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 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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Our Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -163 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Vasco 0 - 1 Botafogo

We’re betting on Botafogo to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +525 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

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

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

Goalscorer

Anytime

+325

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-127

Shots

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

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Alex Telles to Score +525

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.

Latest Alex Telles Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+540

First

+1050

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

Shots

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -120

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

Total

10.30 3.90 6.40

Home

10.20 4.10 6.10

Away

8.20 3.80 4.40

Botafogo

Total

9.10 4.80 4.30

Home

8.60 6.30 2.30

Away

9.30 4.60 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-119

Under 9.5

-119

Vasco Corners

Over 4.5

-102

Under 4.5

-139

Botafogo Corners

Over 4.5

-154

Under 4.5

+108

Most Corners

1

+133

X

+525

2

-133

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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.

Bettors love the flexibility that hundreds of markets provide and that is for every Série A game. The best football betting sites ensure that their customers always have plenty of options.

Full-Time Result

1

+235

X

+210

2

+125

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+102

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-172

12

-294

X2

-333

Draw No Bet

1

+125

2

-179

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-116

2 Hcp -0.25

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-192

Over 2.5

+145

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+104

No

-147

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.

Pablo Vegetti (Vasco)

First

+215

Anytime

+460

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

First

+290

Anytime

+550

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

First

+295

Anytime

+575

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

First

+310

Anytime

+600

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco)

First

+325

Anytime

+700

Adson Soares (Vasco)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Thiago Almada (Botafogo)

First

+440

Anytime

+950

Rayan Vitor (Vasco)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Loide Augusto (Vasco)

First

+540

Anytime

+1000

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

First

+540

Anytime

+1050

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Danilo Barbosa da Silva (Botafogo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Danilo "Tchê Tchê" Neves (Vasco)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Mateus Carvalho dos Santos (Vasco)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Juan Sforza (Vasco)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Marques Allan (Botafogo)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Elias Manoel (Botafogo)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Victor "Vitinho" Da Silva (Botafogo)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Marlon Freitas (Botafogo)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Paulo Henrique (Vasco)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

José Rodríguez (Vasco)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Yarlen Faustino Augusto (Botafogo)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Pablo Vegetti (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+148

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+114

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+108

Rayan Vitor (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+102

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-127

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-127

Elias Manoel (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-147

Adson Soares (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-152

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-159

Thiago Almada (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-172

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-227

Loide Augusto (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

Danilo Barbosa da Silva (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-417

Danilo "Tchê Tchê" Neves (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-435

Mateus Carvalho dos Santos (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-588

Juan Sforza (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Marques Allan (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-625

Paulo Henrique (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Victor "Vitinho" Da Silva (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

Marlon Freitas (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+335

Under 0.5

-1000

José Rodríguez (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1111

Yarlen Faustino Augusto (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1250

Pablo Vegetti (Vasco)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

-

Elias Manoel (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

-

Philippe Coutinho (Vasco)

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

Rayan Vitor (Vasco)

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Adson Soares (Vasco)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Loide Augusto (Vasco)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-

Paulo Henrique (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Marlon Freitas (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-

Victor "Vitinho" Da Silva (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Marques Allan (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-

Danilo "Tchê Tchê" Neves (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Danilo Barbosa da Silva (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

José Rodríguez (Vasco)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

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.

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