Vitoria vs Botafogo prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 17, 2026
Serie A Brazil
In the 23rd round of Brazil's Serie A on August 17, 2026, a match will take place between Vitoria and Botafogo. Both teams will be seeking a win here.
Vitoria vs Botafogo: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Salvador managed to avoid relegation last season. However, despite collecting the same 45 points as Vasco da Gama, Vitoria lost out on 14th place and, more importantly, a Copa Sudamericana spot due to tiebreakers. This season's results are slightly better, with the team settling into mid-table. They also lost their most recent league game to Flamengo. In the cup, after losing the first leg to Atletico Paranaense, they responded with a resounding win to advance.
The team from Rio de Janeiro won both the Brasileirao and the Copa Libertadores two seasons ago. However, they dropped to sixth place in 2025. This meant playing in the more modest Copa Sudamericana, but they managed to win their group. In the playoffs, however, there was a shocking 1-6 loss to Cienciano. Domestically, they were knocked out of the cup by Chapecoense a while ago, but in the league they have maintained a level similar to last season. Their latest result was a draw with Fluminense.
The hosts score just one goal per game on average, conceding 1.5. The former champions have a slightly positive balance: they score 1.67 goals per game and concede 1.57.
Previous Matches: Vitoria vs Botafogo
Since 2017, Botafogo has not lost to Vitoria, but the teams have drawn four times in that span.
The hosts are considered the favorites. However, the visitors appear more stable and are unlikely to lose (odds – 1.6).
Vitoria vs Botafogo: Key Statistics and Trends
- Vitoria have lost four of their last five matches
- 36% of Vitoria's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.5
- Botafogo have won three of their last seven fixtures
- 76% of Botafogo's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.24
Vitoria vs Botafogo: Possible Starting Lineups
Vitoria lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Lucas Willians - Ramon, Luan Candido, Kaka, Jamerson - Gabriel Baralhas, Ze Vitor - Emmanuel Martinez, Mateus, Erick de Arruda - Rene
Botafogo lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Varlesson - Alex Telles, Marçal, Gabriel Justino, Vitinho - Cristian Medina, Victor Moura - Mateus Martins, Alvaro Montoro, Lucas Villalba - Arthur Cabral
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