Serie A Regular Season - 4
Botafogo 0 - 0 FT Vitoria
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ Rene ↑Renato Kayzer 46'
↓ Emmanuel Martinez ↑Caique Goncalves 46'
66' ↓ L. M. Villalba Jaume ↑Danilo Santos
66' ↓ Matheus Martins ↑L. E. Jales do Nascimento
↓ Matheuzinho ↑D. Tarzia 66'
↓ Ze Vitor ↑T. Pochettino 78'
79' ↓ Huguinho ↑S. Rodriguez
79' ↓ Vitinho ↑M. Ponte
79' ↓ Arthur Cabral ↑K. Barria
↓ Erick ↑Matheusinho 87'
90'+2 M. Ponte
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Botafogo
Goalkeepers
Warleson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Vitinho 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Gabriel Justino 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Marçal
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Alex Telles
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Huguinho
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Cristian Medina 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Lucas Villalba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Álvaro Montoro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Martins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Arthur Cabral
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Gabriel Batista 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mateo Ponte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Monzón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paulinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edenilson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kauan Toledo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Barrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kadir Barría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Emanuel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitoria
Goalkeepers
Lucas Arcanjo 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Jamerson 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Cacá 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Luan Cândido
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Gabriel Baralhas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erick
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Zé Vitor 
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
41
Passes
22
Duels
Emmanuel Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Matheuzinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Renê Sousa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Yuri Sena
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mateusinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabiano Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emanuel Brítez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Walace
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Tarzia
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Edenilson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Pochettino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caique Gonçalves 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
7
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Renato Kayzer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabrício Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/09/2025 | Vitoria | 0 - 0 | Botafogo | Serie A | Barradao |
| 07/17/2025 | Botafogo | 0 - 0 | Vitoria | Serie A | Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos |
| 11/23/2024 | Botafogo | 1 - 1 | Vitoria | Serie A | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 07/12/2024 | Vitoria | 0 - 1 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estádio Manoel Barradas |
| 05/22/2024 | Vitoria | 1 - 2 | Botafogo | Copa Do Brasil | Estádio Manoel Barradas |
| 05/02/2024 | Botafogo | 1 - 0 | Vitoria | Copa Do Brasil | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 09/30/2021 | Vitoria | 0 - 0 | Botafogo | Serie B | Estádio Manoel Barradas |
| 07/01/2021 | Botafogo | 1 - 0 | Vitoria | Serie B | Estádio Municipal General Raulino de Oliveira |
| 09/23/2018 | Vitoria | 3 - 4 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estadio Manoel Barradas |
| 05/27/2018 | Botafogo | 1 - 1 | Vitoria | Serie A | Estádio Nilton Santos |
Botafogo Win
Vitoria Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -5
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 21 | 47 | 38 | 16 | +22 | |
| 2 | Flamengo | 20 | 39 | 37 | 18 | +19 | |
| 3 | Atletico Paranaense | 21 | 37 | 28 | 19 | +9 | |
| 4 | Fluminense | 21 | 34 | 30 | 25 | +5 | |
| 5 | Bahia | 21 | 32 | 29 | 25 | +4 | |
| 6 | RB Bragantino | 20 | 31 | 26 | 20 | +6 | |
| 7 | Botafogo | 20 | 29 | 34 | 32 | +2 | |
| 8 | Corinthians | 21 | 29 | 22 | 20 | +2 | |
| 9 | Atletico-MG | 20 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 0 | |
| 10 | Coritiba | 20 | 27 | 25 | 27 | -2 | |
| 11 | Cruzeiro | 20 | 27 | 26 | 30 | -4 | |
| 12 | Sao Paulo | 20 | 26 | 25 | 23 | +2 | |
| 13 | Vitoria | 21 | 26 | 22 | 31 | -9 | |
| 14 | Mirassol | 20 | 23 | 23 | 27 | -4 | |
| 15 | Santos | 20 | 22 | 29 | 33 | -4 | |
| 16 | Internacional | 21 | 22 | 23 | 27 | -4 | |
| 17 | Gremio | 20 | 22 | 22 | 26 | -4 | |
| 18 | Vasco DA Gama | 20 | 21 | 23 | 31 | -8 | |
| 19 | Remo | 21 | 21 | 24 | 34 | -10 | |
| 20 | Chapecoense B | 20 | 10 | 19 | 41 | -22 |
P: 21 GD: +22
P: 20 GD: +19
P: 21 GD: +9
P: 21 GD: +5
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: +6
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 21 GD: +2
P: 20 GD: 0
P: 20 GD: -2
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 21 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -10
20 Chapecoense B 10 pts
P: 20 GD: -22
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Goalkeeping Heroics Deny Dominant Fogão in Rio
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 13/100. A one-sided attacking siege yielded no reward as a spectacular display of shot-stopping turned an expected home victory into a frustrating stalemate.
The Opening Exchange
Botafogo immediately set a relentless Intensity under the lights at Estádio Nilton Santos. The hosts seized control of the midfield, pinning Vitoria deep into their own half from the very first whistle. With Vitinho orchestrating from the back and putting in a stellar shift, the home side controlled possession and dictated the terms of engagement. The visitors were reduced to mere spectators in the opening phases, desperately clearing their lines as a wave of attacks rained down on their penalty area. Breaking out of their own third seemed an impossible task for the away outfit.
The Wall of Salvador
Despite the complete lack of Balance in proceedings, the match was defined by one man's sheer defiance. The hosts racked up 19 shots and forced 9 corners, mounting an absolute siege on the opposition penalty area. Yet, Lucas Arcanjo produced a masterclass between the posts. The visiting goalkeeper made six crucial saves, repeatedly frustrating Arthur Cabral, who looked otherwise destined to break the deadlock. Every time the home crowd rose to celebrate, a miraculous hand or diving block miraculously kept the ball out of the net.
Frustration and Relief
The final whistle was met with groans from the home support. Given the Stakes for Continental qualification, dropping two points at home feels like a massive missed opportunity for the Rio club. They boasted 57% possession and created an abundance of chances, but lacked the clinical edge required to bypass an inspired keeper. Conversely, the away side will travel back to Bahia feeling like they have stolen a precious point, entirely indebted to their impenetrable shot-stopper on a night of pure survival.
Key Questions
What made Lucas Arcanjo the Man of the Match?
He produced an extraordinary shot-stopping display, making 6 crucial saves to single-handedly earn his team a point despite facing a barrage of 19 shots.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Mid-Table Maneuvering at the Nilton Santos
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. With both sides comfortably insulated in the middle of the Serie A pack, this low-jeopardy fixture struggles to command top billing.
The Setup
When Botafogo welcome Vitoria to the Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos on February 25, 2026, do not expect a dramatic spectacle. Separated by just a single point in tenth and eleventh place, neither side carries the desperation of a relegation battle or the urgency of a title push. A modest Stakes rating reflects this reality, turning this into a routine league assignment rather than a season-defining clash. Despite relatively identical early-season struggles, the home side enters as the heavy favorite. Our Form analysis highlights solid if unspectacular recent runs for both, but a low Balance score points to a heavily tilted matchup where the visitors will struggle to assert themselves.
Key Battle
The matchup's saving grace comes from the Stars on display, specifically Danilo stepping up for the home side against Erick in the visiting camp. Danilo has been an absolute goal machine lately, carrying his team's offensive output almost single-handedly. Erick arrives as the primary creative outlet for the visitors, boasting an eye for a pass to unlock deep defenses. If the visitors are to disrupt the home advantage, neutralizing Danilo's clinical runs into the box will be essential.
Our Prediction
We expect a straightforward, if slightly uninspiring, 2-0 victory for the hosts. They possess too much individual quality in the final third, and the visitors lack the defensive solidity away from home to hold out for ninety minutes.