Botafogo vs Vitoria Salvador Prediction: match preview, predicted lineups, tips & odds on February 25, 2026
Serie A Brazil
In the 4th round of Brazil's Serie A on February 25, 2026, Botafogo and Vitoria Salvador will face off. The visitors will try to cause problems for one of the league's giants.
Our Prediction for Botafogo vs Vitoria Salvador
The club from Rio de Janeiro managed to win both Serie A and the Copa Libertadores in 2024. However, a noticeable decline followed—they eventually lost out on fifth place to Fluminense by just one point, 63 to 64. Things are not going smoothly now either: there have been many defeats in the Carioca, and in the national championship, after a 4-0 rout of Cruzeiro, they lost 3-5 to Gremio. They also fell to Fluminense, 0-1. Then they were defeated by Nacional Potosi in the Copa Libertadores qualifiers.
The team from Salvador collected 45 points last season, only two more than Ceara and Fortaleza, who were relegated. On the other hand, they missed out on 14th place—and with it, a Copa Sudamericana spot—to Vasco da Gama only on tiebreakers. This year, after a weak start in the Baiano, they managed to beat newcomers Remo 2-0 in the national league. But an away trip to Palmeiras ended in disaster—a 1-5 loss. The defeat to Flamengo was not as heavy, 1-2. However, they then won two straight matches in the state championship.
Anselmi's men started the season with plenty of action: they average 2.33 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match. For Erik and company, the average is 1.33 goals scored and 2.33 conceded per match.
Botafogo vs Vitoria Salvador: Key Stats and Trends
- Botafogo have lost six of their last seven matches
- 33% of Botafogo's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 4.33
- Vitoria Salvador have won two of their last four matches
- 67% of Vitoria's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.67
Botafogo vs Vitoria Salvador: Probable Starting Lineups
Botafogo (probable lineup): Neto - Barbosa, Ponte, Araujo - Telles, Danilo, Allan, Vitinho - Montoro, Rodriguez, Arthur
Vitoria Salvador (probable lineup): Gabriel - Ramon, Ze Marcos, Neris, Riccelli, Nathan - Cantalapiedra, Barallas, Kayke, Erik - Fabricio
Previous Matches: Botafogo vs Vitoria Salvador
All three of the most recent meetings between these teams have ended in draws.
Free Prediction for Botafogo vs Vitoria Salvador
The hosts are considered clear favorites. However, given both sides' defensive issues, "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.93) is a worthwhile bet.
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