Botafogo 2-0 Vasco DA Gama – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Botafogo at 71% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Botafogo vs Vasco DA Gama encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Serie A clash, Regular Season - 13 as Botafogo welcome Vasco DA Gama to Estádio Nilton Santos. Kick-off is set for Sunday 2 July 2023 at 20:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Serie A games this season, Botafogo have gone 8W 0D 2L from 10 outings — a 2.40 PPG return. Last five: W L W W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 0.50 conceded. Defensively, conceding just 0.50 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 7 clean sheets from 10 games (70%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence. This season is still relatively young for Botafogo, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Estádio Nilton Santos, Botafogo have gone 8W 0D 2L this season (10 games, 2.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 0.50 conceded per game. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Estádio Nilton Santos. At home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Vasco DA Gama stand at 1W 2D 7L from 10 Serie A matches — 0.50 PPG. Last five: L L L L W. Their scoring rate of 0.70 per game is modest, conceding 1.70 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Vasco DA Gama, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Vasco DA Gama away from home this season: 1W 2D 3L from 6 away games — 0.83 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.17 goals scored and 1.83 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 83% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Botafogo are in the better shape of the two on current Serie A data — 1.90 PPG ahead (2.40 vs 0.50). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.
Trading Patterns
Botafogo in-play and half-time data (12 games, 6 at home): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures in home games; they lead at the break 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 17% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 58% of the time.
Vasco DA Gama in-play and half-time data (12 games, 6 at away): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; BTTS occurs in 83% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (away games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Botafogo 33% versus Vasco DA Gama 58%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Botafogo 42% | Vasco DA Gama 42%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Botafogo 2.12 xG and Vasco DA Gama 0.65 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Botafogo attack 1.214 / defence 0.643 | Vasco DA Gama attack 0.991 / defence 1.288. League average goals — home 1.353 / away 1.023. Vasco DA Gama bring a strong defensive rating of 1.288 — this is suppressing Botafogo's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Botafogo's defence rating of 0.643 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 50 Botafogo games / 12 Vasco DA Gama games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Botafogo 71% | Draw 18% | Vasco DA Gama 10%. Fair-value odds: Botafogo 1.41 | Draw 5.56 | Vasco DA Gama 10.00. The model has a clear lean to Botafogo (71%) — a 61pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 52% | BTTS probability 42% | Total xG 2.77. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 52%/48% — the total xG of 2.77 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 42% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Botafogo at 71% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 18% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.77 combined xG gives a 52% probability to Over 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 42% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Botafogo 20% | Vasco DA Gama 83%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Botafogo vs Vasco DA Gama | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 13 | Venue: Estádio Nilton Santos • Kick-off: Sunday 2 Jul 2023, 20:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Botafogo 71% | Draw 18% | Vasco DA Gama 10% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 52% | BTTS 42% | xG Botafogo 2.12 / Vasco DA Gama 0.65 • Poisson strength factors: Botafogo attack 1.214 / def 0.643 | Vasco DA Gama attack 0.991 / def 1.288 | league avg home 1.353 / away 1.023 • Poisson stance: Botafogo (71%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.12
Botafogo xG
Expected Goals
0.65
Vasco DA Gama xG
42%
BTTS
76%
Over 1.5
52%
Over 2.5
30%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Botafogo vs Vasco DA Gama kick off?
Botafogo vs Vasco DA Gama kicked off at 20:00 on Sunday 2 July 2023 at Estádio Nilton Santos.
What was the final score in Botafogo vs Vasco DA Gama?
Botafogo 2 - 0 Vasco DA Gama.
Where is Botafogo vs Vasco DA Gama being played?
The match is being played at Estádio Nilton Santos.
What competition is Botafogo vs Vasco DA Gama part of?
Botafogo vs Vasco DA Gama is a Regular Season - 13 fixture in the Serie A (Brazil).
Who is favourite to win Botafogo vs Vasco DA Gama?
Our statistical model gives Botafogo a 71% chance of winning, Vasco DA Gama a 10% chance, and a 18% chance of a draw — making Botafogo the favourite.
Will both teams score in Botafogo vs Vasco DA Gama?
Our model estimates a 42% probability that both Botafogo and Vasco DA Gama will score (BTTS).
Will Botafogo vs Vasco DA Gama have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 52%.
What is the head-to-head record between Botafogo and Vasco DA Gama?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Botafogo and Vasco DA Gama in?
Botafogo (all comps): 8W-0D-2L in 10 | 2.40 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 0.50 | L5 W-L-W-W-W. Vasco DA Gama (all comps): 1W-2D-7L in 10 | 0.50 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 1.70 | L5 L-L-L-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Botafogo's attack at 1.21x the league average against Vasco DA Gama's defence at 1.29x — combine the two and it projects 2.12 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Vasco DA Gama's attack versus Botafogo's defence, projects 0.65 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 50/12 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 2-0 carries the highest individual probability at 14.0% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-0 (12.1%), 3-0 (9.9%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 36% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Botafogo Win
71%
1.40
18%
5.43
10%
9.80
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 0
14.0%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 0
13.3%
Home win
3 – 0
9.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.12
Botafogo xG
Total xG
2.77
0.65
Vasco DA Gama xG
1.40
71%
Home win
5.43
18%
Draw
9.80
10%
Away win
Goals Markets
76%
Over 1.5
1.32
24%
Under 1.5
4.17
52%
Over 2.5
1.92
48%
Under 2.5
2.08
30%
Over 3.5
3.33
70%
Under 3.5
1.43
15%
Over 4.5
6.67
85%
Under 4.5
1.18
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
42%
BTTS Yes
2.37
58%
BTTS No
1.73
Clean Sheet
52%
1.92
12%
8.30
Win to Nil
37%
2.69
1%
81.35
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.3 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | – | – |
| 1 | 13.3 | 8.7 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 2 | 14.0 | 9.2 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 9.9 | 6.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Botafogo vs Vasco DA Gama?
Our Poisson model rates 2-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.0%.
How many goals are Botafogo and Vasco DA Gama expected to score?
The model projects 2.12 expected goals for Botafogo and 0.65 for Vasco DA Gama, a combined total of 2.77.
How confident is the prediction model for Botafogo vs Vasco DA Gama?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 71%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Botafogo's recent record stands at 10W 0D 2L from 12 games, a 2.50 PPG return, with W-L-W-W-W in the last five. The sample for Botafogo is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Vasco DA Gama, meanwhile, have gone 2W 3D 7L across 12 games — 0.75 PPG, with L-L-L-L-W in their last five. The sample for Vasco DA Gama is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Botafogo by 1.75 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Vasco DA Gama heading into this one.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Botafogo have managed 6W 0D 0L from 6 games — 3.00 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 2.50 PPG overall — Botafogo are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Vasco DA Gama's away record stands at 1W 2D 3L across 6 trips, a 0.83 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Botafogo come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Botafogo are averaging 1.67 goals scored and 0.58 conceded per game recently; Vasco DA Gama are on 0.92 scored and 1.67 conceded.
Defensively: Botafogo have kept a clean sheet in 58% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 12 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Botafogo
Blended
Vasco DA Gama
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Botafogo and Vasco DA Gama in coming into this match?
Botafogo have gone 10W 0D 2L in their last 12 games (2.50 PPG), while Vasco DA Gama have gone 2W 3D 7L in their last 12 (0.75 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Botafogo at home or Vasco DA Gama away?
Botafogo's home record (3.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Botafogo at home: 3.00 PPG; Vasco DA Gama away: 0.83 PPG.
Have Botafogo or Vasco DA Gama been keeping clean sheets recently?
Botafogo have kept a clean sheet in 58% of their recent games, Vasco DA Gama in 8%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Botafogo and Vasco DA Gama runs to 7 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to July 2023. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. They last met on 5 April 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: Botafogo have taken the last 4 head-to-head results.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 6 Nov 2024, when Botafogo won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Botafogo's record when hosting Vasco DA Gama specifically: 3W 0D 0L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 7 Meetings
5
Botafogo
1
Draws
1
Vasco DA Gama
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Botafogo and Vasco DA Gama?
From 7 meetings on record, Botafogo have won 5, Vasco DA Gama have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Botafogo and Vasco DA Gama last play each other?
They last met on 5 April 2026, when Vasco DA Gama 1-2 Botafogo.
Who has won more matches between Botafogo and Vasco DA Gama?
Botafogo have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 7 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Botafogo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 67% of the time.
Vasco DA Gama are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 83% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 17% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Botafogo 17%, Vasco DA Gama 83% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 33% (Botafogo) and 50% (Vasco DA Gama).
On the defensive side: Botafogo keep a clean sheet in 83% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Botafogo home games / Vasco DA Gama away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Botafogo play Vasco DA Gama?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 17% of Botafogo's recent matches and 83% of Vasco DA Gama's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Botafogo vs Vasco DA Gama usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 33% of Botafogo's recent games and 50% of Vasco DA Gama's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Botafogo and Vasco DA Gama tend to score early?
Botafogo have had a goal before half-time in 83% of their recent matches, Vasco DA Gama in 83% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Botafogo cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Vasco DA Gama.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Botafogo beat Vasco DA Gama 2-0 at Estádio Nilton Santos, Regular Season - 13, in the Serie A. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Botafogo 2.12 xG and Vasco DA Gama 0.65 xG, a combined 2.77. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Botafogo attack 1.21 / defence 0.64 against Vasco DA Gama attack 0.99 / defence 1.29, drawn from 50/12 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Botafogo 71% | Draw 18% | Vasco DA Gama 10%, with Botafogo to win its most likely call at 71%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 52%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 76% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 42% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 42% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Botafogo 42%, Vasco DA Gama 42%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 46%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Botafogo's trading profile (12 games, 6 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 33% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 58% of the time, and duly kept one.
Vasco DA Gama's trading profile (12 games, 6 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 33% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, Botafogo arrived the stronger side — 2.50 PPG against 0.75. That form edge translated into the three points. Vasco DA Gama (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.17 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (hit). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.