Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The Fogão, having lost their last match against Atletico Paranaense, travel to Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 10th round of the Brazil Serie A,  Vasco da Gama will face Botafogo at Estádio São Januário stadium on 5 April at 00:00.

The home team, Vasco da Gama is currently in 9º position in the tournament with 11 points, while Botafogo is currently in 17º position with 6.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo.

Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama comes from playing against Gremio and finished the match with a result of 2-1, with win for Vasco da Gama. Buoyed by this latest result, they will be looking to get another win against Fogão coached by Martin Anselmi. In that last match between Vasco da Gama and Gremio, Gigante da Colina team achieved a 37% possession of the ball, with 5 shots on goal of which 2 were goals. The goals were scored by Cuiabano and David.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by Gaucho Renato has achieved 4 wins, 2 draws y 2 defeats, and is on a streak of 2 consecutive wins and scoring at least one goal in the last 6 matches. Vasco da Gama average number of goals per game is 1.6 goals, while they concede an average of 1.5 goals per game. With this trend they have 9 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 13 goals while conceding 12 goals.

Latest statistics in Vasco da Gama matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 7/8
• Matches conceding goals:  9
• First to concede goals: 6/8
• Half-time defeat: 5/8

Botafogo

Botafogo, meanwhile, are coming off a 4-1 defeat against Atletico Paranaense, and travel to the Estádio São Januário stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Vasco da Gama.

In that match between Botafogo and Atletico Paranaense, the Fogão team achieved 54% ball possession, getting 3 shots on goal, 1 of which was a goal. The goal was scored by Edenilson.

Analysing the last 8 matches, Martin Anselmi's team has won 2, drawn 2 and lost 4. Botafogo average 1.0 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.6 goals per game. With this trend, they have 7 official matches without clean sheets. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 8 goals while conceding 13 goals.

Latest statistics in Botafogo matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 5/8
• Matches conceding goals: 7
• First to concede goals: 5/8
• Half-time defeat: 5/8

Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

The match-ups between the two teams can help you when placing your bets. We have taken them into account for this Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Carioca - 1 competition, in an event that took place at the Estádio São Januário stadium on 08-02-2026 with the result of 2-0, with Vasco da Gama winning.

The last 5 meetings between Vasco da Gama and Botafogo have resulted in 2 wins for Vasco da Gama, 2 wins for Botafogo, and 1 draw. In those matches, Vasco da Gama managed to score 4 goals, while Botafogo scored 7 goals against Vasco da Gama.

• In 2/5 matches both teams scored
• En 4/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals