Vitória vs Botafogo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2026

Vitória vs Botafogo Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -112

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The top wager for this Vitória vs Botafogo contest could involve a Total Goals pick. Our opinion is that Under 2.5 looks too good to miss based on the latest stats and the price of -112 stands out.

Take a closer look at our complete Vitória vs Botafogo betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

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Vitória host Botafogo, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Sunday 16 August.

Vitória have suffered three straight defeats. On the road, they recently experienced a 2-0 loss against Flamengo. Barra's Lion recorded just 37% possession and one shot on target.

Botafogo drew their previous Série A game which was at home. The action ended 1-1 against Fluminense. Franclim Carvalho's side recorded 41% possession and totalled seven shots on goal, while Alex Telles was on the scoresheet.

On Thursday night, Botafogo travelled to Club Cienciano and were defeated 6-1 in the Copa Sudamericana.

H2H: Goalless Draw in Pair’s Last Meeting

We’ve seen four consecutive draws between Vitória and Botafogo, with the last clash finishing 0-0. The past 9 H2H meetings have featured five draws and four Botafogo wins.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Vitória	30	10	6	14	33	44	-11	33:44	36
13	Botafogo	29	9	8	12	42	47	-5	42:47	35

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Vitória have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. Jair Ventura's team have averaged 47.9% possession and 4.2 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.6 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 14.6 attempts and 4.8 corners.

Top goalscorer is Rene on 4 goals, while Renato Kayzer and Diego Tarzia have both bagged 2. The leading assistors have been Diego Tarzia and Luan Candido with 2.

Botafogo have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.3 goals from 14.6 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal. The Rio de Janeiro outfit average 46.7% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against them, while conceding 1.1 goals from 14.7 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.

Arthur Cabral is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Alex Telles, Gabriel Justino, Lucas Emanuel and Kadir Barria have 1. Alex Telles and Kauan Toledo have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Vitória confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucas Arcanjo (GK), Emanuel Britez, Caca, Luan Candido, Ramon, Emmanuel Martinez, Ze Vitor, Erick Serafim, Matheuzinho, Diego Tarzia, Rene.

Botafogo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Warleson (GK), Vitinho, Nahuel Ferraresi, Lucas Monzon, Alex Telles, Huguinho, Cristian Medina, Danilo, Alvaro Montoro, Matheus Martins, Arthur Cabral.

Main Match Prediction

We’re delighted with the price of -112 when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 Goals, with these odds standing out for the Série A showdown. The sides might fall short on the goal front.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Vitória games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Vitória games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Botafogo games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Botafogo games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

We study the Série A form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 52.9% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Vitória 1 - 1 Botafogo

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +425 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Álvaro Montoro Over 0.5 Shots On Target +160

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo) is available to register one or more shots on goal at +160. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.

Latest Álvaro Montoro Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+525

First

+1300

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

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Arthur Cabral to Score +250

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo) has registered four goals in his past nine Série A matches. There are odds of +250 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Arthur Cabral Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Botafogo Under 4.5 Corners -161

In their past six away games, Botafogo have not covered the 4.5 corners line, with Vitória conceding 3.00 corners on average in their previous 5 home matches. If you agree with our verdict that the Botafogo Team Corners line is too big, go for odds of -161 that they go under.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Vitória

Total

9.00 4.20 4.80

Home

7.80 3.90 3.90

Away

10.00 4.30 5.70

Botafogo

Total

10.20 4.80 5.40

Home

10.00 5.00 5.00

Away

8.90 3.30 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-114

Vitória Corners

Over 5.5

-106

Under 5.5

-139

Botafogo Corners

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+108

Most Corners

1

-172

X

+650

2

+170

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Vitória vs Botafogo Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookmakers have Vitória as +123 favourites for this Série A encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 45% likely to triumph. If you want to wager on the underdog, Botafogo have been priced up at +215.

If you want to side with Vitória winning against Botafogo, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land -109 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -139.

No matter what Série A match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+123

X

+215

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+115

2

+265

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-303

X2

-161

Draw No Bet

1

-179

2

+118

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-109

2 Hcp +0.25

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-127

Over 2.5

-102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-139

No

-100

Carlos Rene de Sousa Ferreira is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +500. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +200.

Carlos Rene de Sousa Ferreira (Vitória)

First

+500

Anytime

+200

Renato Kayzer de Souza (Vitória)

First

+600

Anytime

+250

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

First

+650

Anytime

+270

Jordan Barrera (Botafogo)

First

+700

Anytime

+280

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

First

+700

Anytime

+290

Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Vitória)

First

+700

Anytime

+300

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

First

+750

Anytime

+310

Pereira Da Silva Danilo (Botafogo)

First

+850

Anytime

+340

Matheuzinho (Vitória)

First

+900

Anytime

+370

Diego Tarzia (Vitória)

First

+900

Anytime

+380

Edenilson (Botafogo)

First

+900

Anytime

+390

Erick de Arruda Serafim (Vitória)

First

+950

Anytime

+390

Tomás Pochettino (Vitória)

First

+1100

Anytime

+420

Emmanuel Martínez (Vitória)

First

+1150

Anytime

+475

José Vitor Silva Neves (Vitória)

First

+1200

Anytime

+500

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

First

+1300

Anytime

+525

Matheus Silva Duarte (Vitória)

First

+1400

Anytime

+575

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

First

+1400

Anytime

+600

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

First

+1500

Anytime

+600

Cristian Medina (Botafogo)

First

+1600

Anytime

+600

Gabriel Baralhas (Vitória)

First

+1700

Anytime

+700

Caique Jesus Gonçalves (Vitória)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Jamerson (Vitória)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

Paulinho (Botafogo)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Luan Cândido (Vitória)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Ramon Ramos Lima (Vitória)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Carlos Rene de Sousa Ferreira (Vitória)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Renato Kayzer de Souza (Vitória)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Jordan Barrera (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-

Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Vitória)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Matheuzinho (Vitória)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Pereira Da Silva Danilo (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Diego Tarzia (Vitória)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-

Erick de Arruda Serafim (Vitória)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Edenilson (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Tomás Pochettino (Vitória)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-

Emmanuel Martínez (Vitória)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

José Vitor Silva Neves (Vitória)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Silva Duarte (Vitória)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Cristian Medina (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-

Gabriel Baralhas (Vitória)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Caique Jesus Gonçalves (Vitória)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Paulinho (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Jamerson (Vitória)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-

Luan Cândido (Vitória)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-

Ramon Ramos Lima (Vitória)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-

Carlos Rene de Sousa Ferreira (Vitória)

Over 2.5

-127

Under 2.5

-

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Jordan Barrera (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Renato Kayzer de Souza (Vitória)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

Edenilson (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Emmanuel Martínez (Vitória)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Erick de Arruda Serafim (Vitória)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-

Tomás Pochettino (Vitória)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Diego Tarzia (Vitória)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Matheuzinho (Vitória)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Pereira Da Silva Danilo (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Mario Sergio 'Marinho' Santos Costa (Vitória)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

José Vitor Silva Neves (Vitória)

Over 0.5

-333

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Silva Duarte (Vitória)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Cristian Medina (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Gabriel Baralhas (Vitória)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Caique Jesus Gonçalves (Vitória)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Jamerson (Vitória)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Paulinho (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Vitória vs Botafogo Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Vitória vs Botafogo team news before wagering. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for Série A together with updated injury news.

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