Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo RJ predictions, Apr 04, 2026

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As Vasco da Gama prepares to host Botafogo RJ on April 4, 2026, expectations run high in this Brazilian Serie A clash. Both teams are keen to secure valuable points, with Vasco enjoying an uptick in form, having won three of their last five matches. This resurgence has seen them capitalize on home advantage, fortifying their tactical approach with a strong emphasis on possession and pressing attacks, likely aiming to dominate the midfield against their city rivals.

Conversely, Botafogo RJ has faced a more turbulent path, managing only two victories in their last five outings. However, their ability to strike on the counterattack remains a consistent threat, as they look to exploit any defensive lapses from Vasco. The odds from bookmakers highlight this competitive contest, with Vasco labeled the favorites at 2.23, while Botafogo stands at 3.3.

Our predictive model indicates a 42.5% chance for a home victory, alongside a 28.7% likelihood of a draw and 28.9% for an away win. With both sides possessing tactical strengths, this encounter promises intensity, but outcomes remain uncertain. Fans should expect a tightly contested match, where both teams will fight to assert dominance on the field.

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Vasco 42.4%

Draw 28.7%

Botafogo 28.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Brazilian Serie A Botafogo RJ: 2.1% Vasco: 0.81%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.18	3.35	3.15
	2.28	3.31	3.31	Watch and Bet
	2.2	3.1	3.2
	2.23	3.33	3.3

Latest Results

22.03.26 Vasco da Gama – Grêmio RS – 2:1 18.03.26 Vasco da Gama – Fluminense RJ – 3:2 15.03.26 Cruzeiro MG – Vasco da Gama – 3:3 12.03.26 Vasco da Gama – Palmeiras – 2:1 01.03.26 Fluminense RJ – Vasco da Gama – 1:1

21.03.26 Red Bull Bragantino – Botafogo RJ – 1:2 18.03.26 Palmeiras – Botafogo RJ – 2:1 14.03.26 Botafogo RJ – Flamengo RJ – 0:3 10.03.26 Botafogo RJ – Barcelona Guayaquil – 0:1 07.03.26 Botafogo RJ – Bangu AC – 3:1

Facts

This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 9 in the zone Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: ) and 17 in the zone Relegation ~ Serie B Superbet).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vasco won 2.

Vasco is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Botafogo has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Vasco will hold a modest advantage in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Vasco won 8 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 20:24. (average 1:1.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Vasco won 5 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 13:11. (average 1:0.8).

Latest Head To Head

08.02.26 Vasco da Gama – Botafogo RJ – 2:0 05.11.25 Botafogo RJ – Vasco da Gama – 3:0 11.09.25 Botafogo RJ – Vasco da Gama – 1:2 penalties 27.08.25 Vasco da Gama – Botafogo RJ – 1:1 12.07.25 Vasco da Gama – Botafogo RJ – 0:2

Standings

2026

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Palmeiras	8	6	1	1	17:8	9	19
2	Sao Paulo	8	5	1	2	10:5	5	16
3	Fluminense	8	5	1	2	13:9	4	16
4	Flamengo RJ	7	4	2	1	13:5	8	14
5	Bahia	7	4	2	1	9:7	2	14
6	Athletico-PR	7	4	1	2	10:7	3	13
7	Coritiba	8	4	1	3	9:8	1	13
8	Gremio	8	3	2	3	13:12	1	11
9	Vasco	8	3	2	3	13:13	0	11
10	Vitoria	7	3	1	3	8:10	-2	10
11	Corinthians	8	2	4	2	7:7	0	10
12	Internacional	8	2	2	4	7:9	-2	8
13	Atletico-MG	8	2	2	4	8:11	-3	8
14	Bragantino	8	2	2	4	6:10	-4	8
15	Chapecoense-SC	7	1	4	2	9:11	-2	7
16	Santos	8	1	4	3	10:13	-3	7
17	Botafogo RJ	6	2	0	4	10:12	-2	6
18	Mirassol	7	1	3	3	8:10	-2	6
19	Remo	8	1	3	4	10:15	-5	6
20	Cruzeiro	8	0	4	4	8:16	-8	4

Brazilian Serie A Outrights

1. Flamengo RJ: 2.4 (35.59%)

2. Palmeiras: 2.54 (33.63%)

3. Fluminense: 10.3 (8.29%)

4. Bahia: 19 (4.5%)

5. Sao Paulo: 28.4 (3.01%)

6. Botafogo RJ: 40.6 (2.1%)

7. Cruzeiro: 43 (1.99%)

8. Corinthians: 43 (1.99%)

9. Athletico-PR: 72.4 (1.18%)

10. Atletico-MG: 84.4 (1.01%)

11. Gremio: 84.4 (1.01%)

12. Coritiba: 104.4 (0.82%)

13. Internacional: 105.4 (0.81%)

14. Vasco: 105.4 (0.81%)

15. Mirassol: 110.4 (0.77%)

16. Bragantino: 120.4 (0.71%)

17. Santos: 125.4 (0.68%)

18. Vitoria: 130.4 (0.66%)

19. Chapecoense-SC: 360.4 (0.24%)

20. Remo: 410.4 (0.21%)

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