Botafogo vs Vasco Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
Botafogo welcome Vasco to Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos on 08 October 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Brazil Serie A schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Botafogo operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.
Vasco operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.
Recent Form
Botafogo
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Vasco
WWLWL
Botafogo have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
In contrast, Vasco come into this match full of confidence after an outstanding run of results. Confidence should be high going into the next match.
Recent Form Home/Away
Botafogo (Home)
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Vasco (Away)
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Botafogo's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Vasco are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Botafogo
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Vasco
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Botafogo have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Likewise, Vasco are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Botafogo (Home)
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Vasco (Away)
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There is little difference in Botafogo's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Vasco's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Botafogo
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Vasco
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Botafogo have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Much depends on the opponent.
In contrast, Vasco's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Botafogo (Home)
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Vasco (Away)
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There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Botafogo.
Vasco's fixtures are far more entertaining at home than away.
Scoring Consistency
Botafogo
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Vasco
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Botafogo have struggled to maintain consistent scoring output in recent fixtures. They will need more consistency in the final third.
In contrast, Vasco have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Botafogo (Home)
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Vasco (Away)
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Botafogo's scoring rate is significantly higher at home than away.
A strong home bias in Vasco's attacking output.
On average Botafogo scores 1.8 and concedes 1.4 goals in home matches, while Vasco averagely scores 1 and concedes 1.6 goals in away matches.
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Botafogo vs Vasco Video Content
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Botafogo vs Vasco Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Botafogo scores after every 9.4 shots, while Vasco gets averagely 11.3 shots in a game.
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Botafogo vs Vasco Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Botafogo fielded the below lineup in the last match against Mirassol: Batista; Telles, Monzon, Ferraresi, Vitinho; Montoro, , Huguinho, Medina; Cabral, Pereira
In their last match against Coritiba starting lineup of Vasco was the following: Jardim; Cuiabano, Renan, Saldivia, Henrique; Mendes, Sosa, Lescano; Colidio, Duarte, Gomez
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