Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo RJ – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:0
08/02/2026 at 16:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Carioca - Taca Guanabara - Round 6
  • Referee: Ferreira Y. (Bra)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilClaro TV+, Globoplay, Premiere, Sky+, TV Globo, Vivo Play, Zapping

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.060.09
Ball possession
72%28%
Total shots
142
Shots on target
41
Big chances
30
Corner kicks
81
Passes
73% (248/338)46% (63/137)
Yellow cards
12
Red cards
01
Expected goals (xG)
2.060.09
xG on target (xGOT)
2.100.03
Total shots
142
Shots on target
41
Shots off target
30
Blocked shots
71
Shots inside the box
102
Shots outside the box
40
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
30
Corner kicks
81
Touches in opposition box
196
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
01
Free kicks
1319
Passes
73% (248/338)46% (63/137)
Long passes
30% (16/53)23% (12/53)
Passes in final third
64% (68/106)31% (15/49)
Crosses
15% (4/27)13% (1/8)
Expected assists (xA)
0.540.07
Throw ins
3228
Fouls
1913
Tackles
54% (7/13)94% (16/17)
Duels won
5548
Clearances
3841
Interceptions
36
Errors leading to shot
01
Errors leading to goal
01
Goalkeeper saves
22
xGOT faced
0.032.10
Goals prevented
0.030.10

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 3', Marquinhos 🟨,
  • 39', Robert Renan 🟨,
  • 44', Marquinhos 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (2 - 0)
  • 46', Matheus Martins , Arthur Izaque ,
  • 46', Barboza A. , Bernardo Valim ,
  • 46', Nathan Fernandes , Kauan Toledo ,
  • 46', Moreira N. , GB ,
  • 49', 1 - 0, Brenner ,
  • 63', 2 - 0, Coutinho (Penalty Awarded),
  • 73', Barria K. , Caio Valle ,
  • 74', Brenner , Hinestroza M. ,
  • 75', Andres Gomez , Paulo Henrique ,
  • 80', Coutinho , Rojas J. ,
  • 81', Barrera J. , Arthur Novaes ,
  • 84', Thiago Mendes , Tche Tche ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Vasco da Gama
60.2%
Draw
24.8%
Botafogo RJ
15%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
42.7% 29.3% 28%

Our Initial ML Estimation

43.6% 29.9% 27.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Vasco da Gama has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+17.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Vasco da Gama's performance.
  • Botafogo RJ has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-13%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Botafogo RJ might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Vasco da Gama than the current prediction. (-16.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Vasco da Gama that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Botafogo RJ than the current prediction. (+12.4%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Botafogo RJ could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Vasco da Gama - Botafogo RJ Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.59
    (2.18)
    3.86
    (3.17)
    6.35
    (3.32)
    4.7%
    (7.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Vasco da Gama - Botafogo RJ?
  • Users Predictions: Vasco da Gama will win (12 of 14 users predict this - 85.71%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 67.38%100%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Vasco da Gama will win (7 of 9 users predict this - 77.78%) 🥈 Silver Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vasco won 2.
    • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
    • Botafogo may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Recently, Vasco has had a series of away games.
    • Recently, Botafogo has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, Vasco is a strong favorite.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Vasco won 7 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 18:25. (average 0.9:1.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Vasco won 4 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 11:11. (average 0.9:0.9).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Vasco da Gama - Botafogo RJ were as follows:
    05.11.2025 Botafogo RJ - Vasco da Gama 3:0
    11.09.2025 Botafogo RJ - Vasco da Gama 1:2
    27.08.2025 Vasco da Gama - Botafogo RJ 1:1
    12.07.2025 Vasco da Gama - Botafogo RJ 0:2
    23.02.2025 Vasco da Gama - Botafogo RJ 1:0
    Latest results of Vasco da Gama
    02.02.2026 Madureira - Vasco da Gama 0:0
    29.01.2026 Mirassol - Vasco da Gama 2:1
    25.01.2026 Boavista - Vasco da Gama 0:3
    21.01.2026 Flamengo - Vasco da Gama 1:0
    Latest results of Botafogo RJ
    04.02.2026 Grêmio - Botafogo RJ 5:3
    01.02.2026 Botafogo RJ - Fluminense 0:1
    29.01.2026 Botafogo RJ - Cruzeiro 4:0
    24.01.2026 Botafogo RJ - Bangu 2:0
    Draw
    Taca Guanabara - Play Offs

    Quarter-finals
    1FluminenseBangu3 : 1
    2VascoVolta Redonda2 : 1
    3Botafogo RJFlamengo RJ1 : 2
    4MadureiraBoavista2 : 1

    Semi-finals
    1FluminenseVasco1 : 0
    2Flamengo RJMadureira3 : 0

    Final
    1TBD #1TBD #2