Botafogo vs Vitoria prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 24, 2026
Serie A Brazil
In the 4th round of Brazil's Serie A on July 24, 2026, a match will take place between Botafogo and Vitoria. It's a meeting between two clubs that have been lingering in the middle of the table.
Botafogo vs Vitoria: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Rio de Janeiro club missed its chance for trophies in both the Brasileirao and Copa Libertadores in 2024. Afterwards, they dropped to sixth place with 63 points. This was enough to reach the Copa Libertadores playoffs, but there they lost to their second qualification opponent, Barcelona Guayaquil. However, in the Copa Sudamericana, the Brazilians collected sixteen points from six group matches. Meanwhile, domestically, things slipped further — the giant is stuck in mid-table. At least after the break they managed to beat Santos, 2-1.
The team from Salvador finished the 2025 season with 45 points. On one hand, they won the survival battle; on the other, they missed out on 14th place — and with it the right to play in the Copa Sudamericana — to Vasco da Gama due to tiebreakers. Now, however, they've managed to improve slightly, climbing a couple of positions. They also beat Vasco da Gama, 1-0.
The home side shows a balance: 1.83 goals scored and 1.78 conceded per match. Rene and company currently have a negative ratio: scoring 1.22 goals per game and conceding 1.39.
Previous matches: Botafogo vs Vitoria
All three of the last head-to-head matches ended in draws.
The hosts are considered favorites, but the visitors also have their strengths. The bet here is on "both to score" (odds – 1.72).
Botafogo vs Vitoria: Key Stats and Trends
- Botafogo has won only two of their last four matches
- 83% of Botafogo's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.61
- Vitoria has won six of their last seven matches, including cup successes
- 44% of Vitoria's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.61
Botafogo vs Vitoria: Probable Starting Lineups
Botafogo plays in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Andres Mosquera — Angulo, Moreno, Olivera, Puerta — D. Torres, J. Torres — Zapata, Bustos, Perlaza — Rodallega
Vitoria plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Gabriel — Jamerson, Luan Candido, Weglo Neris, Claudinho — Ze Vitor, Kayke, Gabriel Baralhas — Mateus, Rene, Eric de Arruda
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's position in the Brazil Serie A standings
