Botafogo and Vasco da Gama face each other on Wednesday 11.05.2025, at 23:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie A 2025 match. The game will take place at Botafogo's home ground, the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos (Engenhão).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Botafogo and Vasco da Gama, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Botafogo preview
Botafogo heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 31 matches, Botafogo secured 13 victories, 9 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.55 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Botafogo's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 32 victories so far.
Botafogo has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 83 goals, of which 41 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 1.32 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jefferson Savarino, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Marlon Rodrigues Freitas has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Botafogo has conceded 28 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 0.9 per game) and 63 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.91 per match in the 2025 campaign.
Vasco da Gama preview
Vasco da Gama comes into the game with 31 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 12 victories, 6 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.35 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 23 wins, 22 draws, and 23 losses.
Vasco da Gama's attack has been highly effective, scoring 94 goals during this period. Of that total, 49 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 1.58 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.38.
Vasco da Gama's offensive system is led by Pablo Ezequiel Vegetti Pfaffen, the team's top scorer this season. The argentinian forward has found the back of the net 15 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Paulo Henrique de Oliveira Alves. The midfielder has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 43 goals with an average of 1.39 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 86 goals in 68 matches, averaging 1.26 per match.
Head to head: Botafogo vs Vasco da Gama
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W L L |
1.55 |
| Home | D L W W D |
1.73 |
| Away | D W L L D |
1.38 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 47% | 38% |
| Goals | 2.23 | 2.93 | 1.56 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.73 | 0.94 |
| Conceded | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 47% | 13% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 27% | 56% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 67% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.68 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.2 | 1.4 |
Away Team
Vasco da Gama
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W W |
1.35 |
| Home | L W W W W |
1.56 |
| Away | W W L D W |
1.13 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 44% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.97 | 2.81 | 3.13 |
| Scored | 1.58 | 1.56 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1.39 | 1.25 | 1.53 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 50% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 25% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 31% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 44% | 53% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.61 | 1.33 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.4 | 1.45 |
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