Botafogo RJ vs Vasco da Gama prediction 12.09.2025 | Copa do Brasil
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- Competition: Copa do Brasil
- Date: Friday, 12th September 2025
- Kickoff: 01:30 UK / 02:30 CEST
- Venue: Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos (Rio de Janeiro)
After the international break, Brazilian football is returning with the second legs of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. In one of the matchups, Botafogo RJ will welcome Vasco da Gama. Although Vasco was significantly better side in the first game, it was only 1-1, so Botafogo RJ will have an excellent chance to win and progress to the semifinal. Let's break down the matchup and find out the best betting option.
vs Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Vasco da Gama
1 : 1
Botafogo
Copa do Brasil
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Vasco da Gama
0 : 2
Botafogo
Serie A
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Vasco da Gama
1 : 0
Botafogo
Carioca Serie A
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Botafogo
3 : 0
Vasco da Gama
Serie A
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Vasco da Gama
1 : 1
Botafogo
Serie A
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Botafogo
2 : 4
Vasco da Gama
Carioca Serie A
Botafogo RJ are slightly better than Vasco da Gama in the previous H2H matches, as they won seven of the last 13 games. Vasco won four, while two finished with a draw. The teams had three H2H matches in 2025 already, and both sides won once, while the previously mentioned game from the previous leg of the Copa do Brasil finished 1-1.
Botafogo RJ team overview
Botafogo RJ were expected to be part of the Serie A title race this season, but after 20 league rounds, they are 12 points behind the league leader, Flamengo RJ. However, Botafogo RJ are still in contention for a place in the Copa Libertadores. Fogão, or Big Fire, how Botafogo RJ often call themself, are in a solid form with three games in a row without being defeated. In the previous match, they won 4-1 at home against Bragantino. The home side finished the game with an xG of 2.14, while the guests had only 0.37, so Botafogo RJ's victory was well-deserved.
Botafogo RJ have some injury problems ahead of the second leg against Vasco da Gama. Bastos, Christopher Ramos, and Cuiabano are unavailable for the upcoming tie.
Last matches of
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Botafogo
4 : 1
Red Bull Bragantino
Serie A
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Vasco da Gama
1 : 1
Botafogo
Copa do Brasil
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Juventude
1 : 3
Botafogo
Serie A
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LDU Quito
2 : 0
Botafogo
Copa Libertadores
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Botafogo
1 : 0
LDU Quito
Copa Libertadores
lineup
Goalkeeper
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12
John Victor
Defenders
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2
Vitinho
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31
Kaio
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20
Alexander Barboza
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13
Alex Telles
Midfielders
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7
Artur
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35
Danilo
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17
Marlon Freitas
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8
Alvaro Montoro
Forwards
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98
Arthur Cabral
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30
Joaquin Correa
Vasco da Gama team overview
Vasco da Gama have a disappointing season. They collected only 22 points in 21 league matches and are very close to slipping into the relegation zone. Although Vasco da Gama had some solid games in the previous two months, there were still only three victories in the last 14 matches. One of the wins came in the most recent outing, when Vasco da Gama won 3-2 on the road against Sport Recife. That game was pretty even, but the guests did just enough to pick up a valuable three points.
Vasco da Gama have big problems ahead of the game at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos. Adson, Jair, Paulo Henrique, Tche Tche, and Thiago Mendes are injured and will not play in the cup second leg. Also, defender Carlos Cuesta came to the club after the registration deadline for the Copa do Brasil, so he will skip the upcoming clash as well.
Last matches of
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Sport Recife
2 : 3
Vasco da Gama
Serie A
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Vasco da Gama
1 : 1
Botafogo
Copa do Brasil
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Vasco da Gama
2 : 3
Corinthians
Serie A
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Juventude
2 : 0
Vasco da Gama
Serie A
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Mirassol
3 : 2
Vasco da Gama
Serie A
lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Leo Jardim
Defenders
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2
Jose Luis Rodriguez
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25
Hugo Moura
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43
Lucas Freitas
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6
Lucas Piton
Midfielders
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23
Thiago Mendes
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10
Philippe Coutinho
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88
Cauan Barros
Forwards
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77
Rayan
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99
Pablo Veggetti
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17
Nuno Moreira
Prediction
Both these teams are underperforming this year. Botafogo RJ were expected to be among the title contenders, while some pundits saw Vasco da Gama in the top five or six Serie A teams. However, although underperforming, both sides are doing well lately in offense. Botafogo RJ scored eight goals in the last three matches, while Vasco da Gama scored in seven of the previous eight games. In the quarterfinal first leg, it was 1-1. We should expect goals on both sides in the next match, too.
4 Reasons why we should expect both teams to score in this match
- Botafogo RJ scored eight goals in the last three matches
- Botafogo RJ conceded at least one goal in each of the previous five games
- Vasco da Gama scored in seven of the last eight matches
- Botafogo RJ and Vasco da Gama played 1-1 in the first leg
Main prediction -
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Megapari
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