Serie A Regular Season - 10
Vasco DA Gama 1 - 2 FT Botafogo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
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Match Events
41' A. Saldivia
HT
↓ Alex Telles ↑Caio Roque 46'
Junior Santos 52'
N. Ferraresi 55'
↓ Junior Santos ↑L. M. Villalba Jaume 60'
62' David (J. Rodriguez)
L. M. Villalba Jaume (Caio Roque) 66'
↓ Edenilson ↑K. Barria 69'
↓ Arthur Cabral ↑A. Montoro 69'
70' ↓ Tche Tche ↑M. Hinestroza
70' ↓ J. Rojas ↑N. Moreira
78' ↓ David ↑C. Spinelli
Matheus Martins (A. Montoro) 79'
↓ Allan ↑Newton 88'
Edenilson 90'
Raul Steffens 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vasco DA Gama
Goalkeepers
Léo Jardim 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Puma Rodríguez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Alan Saldivia 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Robert Renan 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
76
Passes
4
Duels
Cuiabano
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Cauan Barros
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
57
Passes
8
Duels
Thiago Mendes
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
72
Passes
5
Duels
Tchê Tchê
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Johan Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Andrés Gómez 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
David 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Daniel Fuzato 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Paulo Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Piton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Freitas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Cuesta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Moura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
JP
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marino Hinestroza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Claudio Spinelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus França
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Botafogo
Goalkeepers
Raul
MAGNET
38
Activity
38
Activity
37
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Vitinho
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Nahuel Ferraresi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Alexander Barboza
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Alex Telles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Forwards
Júnior Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Arthur Cabral
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
69
Entry
Matheus Martins 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Léo Linck
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Caio Roque 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Bastos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kadu Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Rodríguez
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
Newton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Montoro 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
24
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Gabriel Justino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Medina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Villalba
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
32
Minutes
7.6
Rating
Kadir Barría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2026 | Vasco DA Gama | 2 - 0 | Botafogo | Carioca - 1 | Estádio São Januário |
| 11/05/2025 | Botafogo | 3 - 0 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos |
| 09/12/2025 | Botafogo | 1 - 1 (PEN 3-5) | Vasco DA Gama | Copa Do Brasil | Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos |
| 08/28/2025 | Vasco DA Gama | 1 - 1 | Botafogo | Copa Do Brasil | Estádio São Januário |
| 07/12/2025 | Vasco DA Gama | 0 - 2 | Botafogo | Serie A | Arena BRB Mané Garrincha |
| 02/23/2025 | Vasco DA Gama | 1 - 0 | Botafogo | Carioca - 1 | Estádio São Januário |
| 11/06/2024 | Botafogo | 3 - 0 | Vasco DA Gama | Serie A | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 06/29/2024 | Vasco DA Gama | 1 - 1 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estádio São Januário |
| 02/18/2024 | Botafogo | 2 - 4 | Vasco DA Gama | Carioca - 1 | Estádio Nilton Santos |
| 11/06/2023 | Vasco DA Gama | 1 - 0 | Botafogo | Serie A | Estádio São Januário |
02/08/2026
11/05/2025
09/12/2025
08/28/2025
07/12/2025
02/23/2025
11/06/2024
06/29/2024
02/18/2024
11/06/2023
Vasco DA Gama Win
Botafogo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +11
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +7
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -8
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmeiras | 14 | 33 | 24 | 11 | +13 | |
| 2 | Flamengo | 13 | 27 | 26 | 12 | +14 | |
| 3 | Fluminense | 13 | 26 | 23 | 16 | +7 | |
| 4 | Sao Paulo | 14 | 24 | 19 | 13 | +6 | |
| 5 | Atletico Paranaense | 14 | 23 | 20 | 15 | +5 | |
| 6 | Bahia | 13 | 22 | 19 | 16 | +3 | |
| 7 | Coritiba | 14 | 19 | 16 | 17 | -1 | |
| 8 | Vitoria | 13 | 18 | 16 | 18 | -2 | |
| 9 | RB Bragantino | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 0 | |
| 10 | Botafogo | 13 | 17 | 25 | 26 | -1 | |
| 11 | Atletico-MG | 14 | 17 | 17 | 20 | -3 | |
| 12 | Vasco DA Gama | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | -1 | |
| 13 | Gremio | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | -1 | |
| 14 | Cruzeiro | 14 | 16 | 18 | 24 | -6 | |
| 15 | Corinthians | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | -2 | |
| 16 | Santos | 14 | 15 | 19 | 22 | -3 | |
| 17 | Internacional | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | -2 | |
| 18 | Remo | 14 | 11 | 15 | 24 | -9 | |
| 19 | Mirassol | 12 | 9 | 13 | 18 | -5 | |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 12 | 8 | 12 | 24 | -12 |
P: 14 GD: +13
P: 13 GD: +14
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -3
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Bench Punnishes Fruitless Possession in Rio Thriller
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. This tense mid-table clash turned into a supreme masterclass of bench management as clinical finishing punished vast amounts of fruitless possession.
The Opening Stanza
Vasco DA Gama set out to suffocate their rivals at Estádio São Januário right out of the gate. They dominated possession with a sweeping 63% share of the ball, forcing the visitors into a tight defensive shell. The Intensity was palpable as the home side established a relentless rhythm early on. They orchestrated a barrage of attacks from wide areas, racking up 17 total shots and testing the visiting keeper repeatedly. Down the other end, Léo Jardim put on an absolute clinic whenever called upon. The shot-stopper pulled off eight vital saves throughout the evening to keep his team pushing forward. Botafogo looked entirely disjointed early on, relying purely on last-ditch tackles to survive. They weathered the initial storm purely through grit. All the underlying metrics pointed to a routine victory for the dominant hosts.
The Tactical Pivot
The breakthrough finally arrived after the hour mark. J. Rodriguez unlocked the stubborn defensive line to tee up David in the 62nd minute. Estádio São Januário erupted as the hosts rightfully took the lead. However, the Balance of power shifted almost instantly in a breathtaking sequence. The visitors turned to their bench and immediately struck gold. Just four minutes later, substitute L. M. Villalba Jaume latched onto a perfectly weighted ball from Caio Roque to level the score. The equaliser stunned the fiery home crowd into total silence. Vasco suddenly looked completely rattled at the back. Their previously iron-clad grip on the midfield evaporated in the blink of an eye. The sharp tactical substitutions injected sheer chaos into a previously ordered and methodical matchup.
The Final Whistle
The Upset Factor hit its absolute peak in the dying embers of the contest. Given the tight standings just outside the continental spots, the Stakes were unmistakably huge for both sides. The visitors completed their stunning turnaround in the 79th minute. Another wildly inspired substitute, A. Montoro, carved straight through the retreating backline to find Matheus Martins. He made absolutely no mistake with the finish. 2-1. The visitors then dug deep, holding firm against a frantic late onslaught. Despite a massive combined 35 shots in this gripping thriller, clinical precision off the bench ultimately won the day. The bitter result leaves both fiercely competitive clubs deadlocked on 12 points, completely reshaping the landscape of the mid-table battle. This was the quintessential away day smash-and-grab.
Key Questions
How did Vasco DA Gama complete the comeback from behind?
Vasco actually took the initial lead. It was Botafogo who successfully completed the 2-1 comeback with two clinical second-half goals from their substitutes.
How did substitute Puma Rodríguez change the game?
Operating as a key creator, J. Rodriguez provided the vital assist for David's opening goal in the 62nd minute to briefly break the deadlock.
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.
Vasco Aim to Compound Botafogo's Misery
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A fascinating tactical duel awaits as a confident home side looks to push their reeling opponents closer to the Serie A danger zone.
The Setup
Vasco DA Gama (9th) welcome Botafogo (16th) on April 05, 2026, with the teams on entirely different trajectories. A modest Stakes rating reflects the early nature of the Regular Season, but make no mistake—this local grudge match has plenty of bite. The hosts boast a solid Form profile, having suffered just one defeat in their last five outings. Conversely, Botafogo's grim run of four consecutive losses has severely dented their confidence. Yet, the overall Balance of the matchup remains surprisingly high, suggesting the visitors still possess enough underlying quality to make this a gritty contest. Expect the Stars on display to ultimately dictate whether the home side continues their ascent or if the visitors can finally spark a desperate revival.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will be where this game is won or lost. Vasco's Cuiabano has been a revelation this campaign, acting as the ultimate facilitator with three key assists. He will be up against Botafogo's Danilo, a dynamic presence who has already netted three times himself. If Danilo can bypass the home midfield and stamp his authority in the final third, the visitors have a genuine lifeline; if Cuiabano dictates the tempo, it could be a very long afternoon for the away defense.
Our Prediction
We anticipate the hosts capitalizing on their opponents' fragile state. Botafogo will likely sit deep to stem the bleeding and avoid another loss, but the home side has enough attacking variety to pick the lock. Expect a controlled 2-0 victory for Vasco, with the decisive breakthrough coming late in the game as the visitors' defensive shape inevitably tires.