Vasco vs Botafogo Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
Vasco welcome Botafogo to Sao Januario on 05 April 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.
Vasco prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Botafogo usually adopt an attacking approach.
Recent Form
Vasco
WDWLL
Botafogo
WLLLL
Vasco have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
Meanwhile, Botafogo have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
Recent Form Home/Away
Vasco (Home)
WWLD
Botafogo (Away)
WLLL
There is little difference in Vasco's performance across venues.
Botafogo's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Vasco
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Botafogo
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Vasco have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Similarly, Botafogo are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Vasco (Home)
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Botafogo (Away)
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There is little difference in Vasco's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Botafogo's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Vasco
++++-
Botafogo
+++-+
Vasco's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Likewise, Botafogo have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Vasco (Home)
++--
Botafogo (Away)
++-+
A rare pattern, with Vasco's goals flowing more freely in away fixtures.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Botafogo.
Scoring Consistency
Vasco
++++-
Botafogo
++--+
Vasco show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Meanwhile, Botafogo continue to show solid attacking output, with goals coming regularly. Their attacking play remains a key strength.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Vasco (Home)
++-+
Botafogo (Away)
++-+
Vasco's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
Botafogo attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
On average Vasco scores 1.5 and concedes 1.3 goals in home matches, while Botafogo averagely scores 1 and concedes 2 goals in away matches.
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Vasco vs Botafogo Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Vasco scores after every 12.1 shots, while Botafogo gets averagely 13 shots in a game.
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Vasco vs Botafogo Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Vasco fielded the below lineup in the last match against Fluminense: Jardim; Cuiabano, Renan, Saldivia, Henrique; Moura; Gomez, Mendes, Tche, Moreira; David
In their last match against RB Bragantino starting lineup of Botafogo was the following:
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