Vitoria vs Botafogo RJ Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 12th July 2024

Vitoria welcome Botafogo RJ on Friday in the Serie A, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 16 match.

Vitoria are number 15 in the table on 15 points after 15 matches. Botafogo RJ rank as number 3 with 27 points after 14 matches played.

Three points for Vitoria could go a long way in their quest to reach the top half of the Serie A table. As difficult task awaits, though, as Botafogo RJ won't go down without a fight.

Vitoria only average a modest 1.3 goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament, in which they scored 13 goals. They also conceded 13 for an average of 1.3 per game. They kept their opponents from scoring two times.

Botafogo RJ managed a bearable 13 goals from their past ten games, creating an average of 1.3 goals per game. They conceded ten goals in total, and while claiming two clean sheets, they conceded one goals an average per game.

The latest encounter between these two teams was a belter of a 3-4 match. Are we in for a similar goal-fest this coming Friday?

Vitoria vs Botafogo RJ Prediction

Vitoria Form

In their last three games, Vitoria lost 0-1 against Athletico Paranaense, got defeated 3-2 by Corinthians before winning 2-1 against Criciuma. Vitoria won three of their previous six matches at Vitoria's stadium in the Serie A. They drew zero and suffered three defeats, scoring nine goals to ten against.

They had their sights set on gold, but Vitoria could soon be forced to readjust the target to qualifying for Europe.

Botafogo RJ Form

In their last three matches, Botafogo RJ beat Red Bull Bragantino 2-1, drew 1-1 with Vasco da Gama and beat Cuiaba by 1-2. Botafogo RJ won three of a possible six away matches in the Serie A, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored eight while also conceding six times.

Botafogo RJ are among the title candidates in the Serie A again this season, and first place is still within reach.

Both Vitoria and visitors Botafogo RJ seem to struggle just a wee bit much right now, with keeping a clean sheet. We go out on a limb here and suggest that, both teams will find the back of the net.

Vitoria fought their way to zero wins and one points from their last four games against teams inside the top six. They were on target three times in these matches, but also let in seven goals. Botafogo RJ have been very dominant in their previous five encounters with teams from the bottom six. They picked up more points against lowly ranked opponents than any other top team this season. They collected five wins, 15 points, while scoring seven and conceding two goals. Vitoria are looking at a record of four wins, three draws and eight defeats in the Serie A this season. Botafogo RJ enjoy a record of eight wins, three draws and three defeats in the Serie A.

Vitoria vs Botafogo RJ Squads

Vitoria Squad

Thiago Carpini will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Botafogo RJ from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Serie A this season):

Alexandre Fintelman (0/0), Lucas Arcanjo (0/15), Muriel (0/0), Pedro Antonio (0/0), Bruno Uvini (0/5), Camutanga (0/5), Dankler (0/0), Felipe (0/0), Gabriel Nunes (0/0), Joao Lucas (0/0), John Lessa (0/0), Lucas Esteves (0/0), Matheusinho (0/0), Patric Calmon (0/0), Raul Caceres (0/6), Reynaldo (0/0), Vicente (0/0), Vytor (0/0), Wagner Leonardo (2/14), Caio Vinicius (0/0), Daniel (0/0), Dudu (0/0), Erick Castillo (1/9), Fabio (0/0), Jean Mota (0/0), Lazaroni (0/0), Leo (0/0), Luan Santos (0/0), Matheusinho (2/15), Rodrigo Andrade (0/0), Wanderson (0/0), Willean Lepo (0/12), Willian (0/0), Zeca (0/5), Alerrandro (0/0), Everaldo (0/0), Iury Castilho (0/0), Janderson (0/0), Jose Hugo (0/0), Leo Gamalho (0/0), Luan (0/0), Luan (0/0), Luiz Adriano (0/0), Mateus (0/0), Mateus Martins (0/0), Osvaldo (0/11).

Botafogo RJ Squad

Below is the full team squad of Botafogo RJ. The manager Jorge will pick his starting XI against Vitoria from these players:

John Victor (0/11), Raul (0/0), Roberto Fernandez (0/3), Alexander Barboza (0/6), Bastos (3/14), Cuiabano (0/0), Damian Suarez (0/11), Danilo (3/12), Devid Leite Santos (0/0), Fernando Marcal (0/3), Hugo (0/7), Jefferson Maciel (0/0), Kawan (0/0), Lucas Halter (1/12), Mateo Ponte (2/6), Pablo (0/1), Philipe Sampaio (0/0), Rafael (0/0), Carlos Eduardo (2/8), Diego Hernandez (0/9), Gregore (0/12), Jacob Montes (0/0), Kaue (1/2), Luis Geovanny Segovia (0/0), Marlon Freitas (0/12), Oscar Romero (0/11), Patrick Carreiro (0/0), Carlos Alberto (0/0), Gustavo Sauer (0/0), Jefferson Savarino (2/7), Jeffinho (1/6), Junior Santos (3/13), Luiz Henrique (1/13), Matheus Nascimento (0/1), Matias Segovia (0/0), Sapata (0/0), Tche Tche (0/11), Tiquinho Soares (2/9), Yarlen (0/4).

Vitoria vs Botafogo RJ Team News

At the time of writing, it looks as if only two players are unavailable for Vitoria, when they prepare for their upcoming assignment. Caio Vinicius and Dudu can't be called up by the Vitoria-manager, with both serving a ban.

Botafogo RJ just have a single unavailable player for squad selection, when facing Vitoria at the Vitoria's stadium. For instance, Botafogo RJ won't be able to field Jefferson Savarino as he serves out a ban following too many cards.

Vitoria vs Botafogo RJ Lineups

Vitoria vs Botafogo RJ H2H

The latest encounter between these two teams was a belter of a 3-4 match. Are we in for a similar goal-fest on Friday? Vitoria won one match and Botafogo RJ won five Matches of the latest ten encounters. Botafogo RJ came out 4-3 winners in the most recent meeting, though, and the bookies best betting odds on another away win at full-time are at 3/2.

Vitoria vs Botafogo RJ Results

Both teams to score came out seven times in the past ten matches between Vitoria and Botafogo RJ. Odds on both teams finding the back of the net are best priced at 19/20 with the bookies.

Vitoria vs Botafogo RJ Betting Tips

Vitoria claimed four wins, drew one and lost five of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Botafogo RJ won six, drew three and lost one of their last 10 games away. Goals are flowing freely for Vitoria on home soil currently, as both teams scored in seven of their last 10 matches here. Both teams were also on target six times in Botafogo RJ''s last 10 league games away from home.

Both teams not to score was a winning bet three times in the last ten encounters between Vitoria and Botafogo RJ as under 2.5 goals happened four times. Vitoria scored an average of 1.4 goals a game, with Botafogo RJ averaging 1.5 goals in this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Vitoria’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 five of the last ten outings for Botafogo RJ, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches.