Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo RJ Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 12th July 2025

Both Vasco da Gama and Botafogo RJ are currently enjoying the comforts of mid-table in the Serie A. Both teams will be eager to make a push for an even stronger position, when going toe-to-toe this coming Saturday.

Vasco da Gama are number 13 in the table on 13 points after 12 matches. Botafogo RJ rank as number 8 with 18 points after 11 matches played.

Both Vasco da Gama and Botafogo RJ go into the match on the back of decent results recently. Both will be eager to continue their good run, but with the advantage of playing on home soil, Vasco da Gama could prove too tough a task for Botafogo RJ.

Vasco da Gama only average a modest 1.2 goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament, in which they scored 12 goals. They also conceded 12 for an average of 1.2 per game. They kept their opponents from scoring two times.

Botafogo RJ are currently decent goalscorers, as they managed a bearable 14 goals in the past ten outings for an average of 1.4 goals a game. Their opponents scored a total of seven goals, and while Botafogo RJ claimed five clean sheets, they conceded an average of 0.7 goals per match.

The last time the pair played each other Botafogo RJ came away as 3-0 winners, and rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind on Saturday.

Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo RJ Prediction

Vasco da Gama Form

Vasco da Gama suffered a couple of disappointments in their last three matches, as they were run over by Fluminense in a 2-1 defeat. Red Bull Bragantino also proved too hard to handle, as they won 0-2, before Vasco da Gama were able to strike back last time out in a 1-3 win against Sao Paulo. Vasco da Gama won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Serie A, while also drawing one. They suffered two defeats, while they scored eight and conceded five goals.

Vasco da Gama had their sights set on the Serie A title, but current form sees them way off track. A quick upturn is needed.

Botafogo RJ Form

In their previous three matches, Botafogo RJ beat Paris Saint-Germain 0-1, lost 1-0 against Atletico Madrid and drew 0-0 with Palmeiras. Botafogo RJ claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Serie A. They also drew two and were defeated three times, as they were outscored by three goals to one.

Botafogo RJ have already squandered enough points to put themselves under pressure, if they are to challenge for the title seriously in the Serie A this season.

Vasco da Gama only drew once so far this season after 12 games played, in stead recording four wins and seven defeats in the Serie A. Botafogo RJ have a record of five wins, three draws and three defeats in the Serie A.

Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo RJ Squads

Vasco da Gama Squad

Diniz will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Botafogo RJ from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the Serie A this season):

Daniel Fuzato (0/0), Leo Jardim (0/12), Pablo (0/0), Phillipe Gabriel (0/0), Joao Victor (1/12), Jose Rodriguez (0/5), Leandrinho (0/0), Lucas Freitas (0/9), Lucas Oliveira (0/0), Lucas Piton (0/11), Luiz Gustavo Santos (0/4), Mauricio Lemos (0/2), Paulinho (0/0), Paulo Henrique (0/10), Riquelme (0/0), Riquelme Avellar (0/0), Victor Luis (0/1), Walace Fernandes (0/0), Adson (0/10), Alex Teixeira (0/8), David (0/0), Dimitri Payet (0/4), Guilherme Estrella (0/0), Hugo Moura (0/11), Jair (0/7), Juan Sforza (0/2), Loide Augusto (0/8), Lukas Zuccarello (0/2), Mateus Cocao (0/7), Paulinho (0/8), Philippe Coutinho (0/8), Rodrigo Alves (0/0), Souza (0/0), Benjamin Garre (0/6), Clayton (0/0), GB (0/0), Jean Meneses (0/0), Maxsuel Alves (0/0), Nuno Moreira (3/12), Pablo Vegetti (8/11), Rayan (2/11), Tche Tche (0/9).

Botafogo RJ Squad

Cristhian Loor (0/0), John Victor (0/11), Leonardo Linck (0/0), Raul (0/0), Alex Telles (2/10), Alexander Barboza (0/6), Bastos (0/0), Cuiabano (1/9), Danilo (0/2), David Ricardo (0/6), Fernando Marcal (0/2), Jair Cunha (0/11), Kaio (0/0), Kaique Pereira (0/0), Kaua Branco (0/0), Mateo Ponte (1/8), Philipe Sampaio (0/0), Serafim (0/0), Vitinho (1/11), Allan (0/5), Gregore (0/10), Huguinho (0/0), Kauan Lindes (0/1), Kaue (0/0), Marlon Freitas (1/11), Newton (0/3), Patrick Carneiro (0/6), Santiago Rodriguez (0/6), Thiago Almada (0/0), Alvaro Montoro (0/0), Arthur Cabral (0/0), Artur Guimaraes (2/10), Elias Manoel (0/2), Gonzalo Mastriani (1/7), Jefferson Savarino (2/7), Jeffinho (0/3), Joaquin Correa (0/0), Kayke Queiroz (0/0), Matheus Martins (0/5), Matias Segovia (0/0), Nathan Fernandes (0/5), Rafael Lobato (0/0), Rwan Cruz (0/4), Yarlen (0/0).

Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo RJ Team News

Vasco da Gama just have a single unavailable player for squad selection, when facing Botafogo RJ at Vasco da Gama's stadium.

David sit this one out for Vasco da Gama due to an injury.

Botafogo RJ seem to have only one player on the injured and absent list, when they travel to Vasco da Gama's stadium to face Vasco da Gama. Jefferson Savarino is ineligible for selection in the Botafogo RJ squad, as he is suspended.

Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo RJ Lineups

Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo RJ H2H

The last time the pair played each other Botafogo RJ came away as 3-0 winners, and rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind this coming Saturday. The previous ten matches were equally split between these two sides. Vasco da Gama won four and Botafogo RJ won five matches. However, Botafogo RJ did manage a 3-0 win last time out, and the bookies best betting odds on an away win at full-time are at 23/17.

Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo RJ Results

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the last ten matches between Vasco da Gama and Botafogo RJ. Odds on under 2.5 goals are at 3/5 with bookies.

Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo RJ Betting Tips

Vasco da Gama claimed five wins, drew three and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Botafogo RJ won three, drew one and lost six of their last 10 games away. Vasco da Gama kept visitors at Vasco da Gama's stadium from scoring five times in their previous 10 matches on home soil. Meanwhile, Botafogo RJ have been able to keep a clean sheet in three of their last 10 games away from home.

Vasco da Gama managed an average of 1.2 goals in the past ten encounters against Botafogo RJ, who scored 1.3 goals on average. Over 2.5 goals happened five times, while both teams scored five times. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Vasco da Gama’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Botafogo RJ, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches.