Vasco da Gama and Botafogo face each other on Thursday 08.28.2025, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a Copa do Brasil 2025 match. The game will take place at Vasco da Gama's home ground, the Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Vasco da Gama and Botafogo, 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 Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Vasco da Gama preview
Vasco da Gama heads into the match with the following record in the Copa do Brasil: in 6 matches, Vasco da Gama secured 3 victories, 3 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Vasco da Gama's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.
Vasco da Gama has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 61 goals, of which 11 were scored in the Copa do Brasil, resulting in an average of 1.83 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Pablo Ezequiel Vegetti Pfaffen, who has found the back of the net 12 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Lucas Piton Crivellaro has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Vasco da Gama has conceded 3 goals in the Copa do Brasil (an average of 0.5 per game) and 57 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.21 per match in the 2025 campaign.
Botafogo preview
Botafogo comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the Copa do Brasil. They have secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.25 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 23 wins, 6 draws, and 18 losses.
Botafogo's attack has been highly effective, scoring 57 goals during this period. Of that total, 7 were netted in the Copa do Brasil, with an average of 1.75 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.21.
Botafogo's offensive system is led by Kayke Gouvêa Queiroz, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Marlon Rodrigues Freitas. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.25 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 38 goals in 47 matches, averaging 0.81 per match.
Head to head: Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Vasco da Gama
Brazil - Copa do Brasil
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D D W |
2 |
| Home | W D |
2 |
| Away | D D W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.83 | 2 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 75% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 83% | 100% | 75% |
|
xG
|
2.13 | 2.29 | 2.04 |
|
xGA
|
0.85 | 0.96 | 0.8 |
Away Team
Botafogo
Brazil - Copa do Brasil
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W |
2.25 |
| Home | W W |
3 |
| Away | W L |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 3 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.25 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 83% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.67 | 1.97 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 0.89 | 1.08 |
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