Botafogo vs Vitória Prediction: Botafogo on the rise

Botafogo vs Vitória: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on July 17, 2025

Botafogo hosts Vitória in a game where only a win will do for the Cariocas. Botafogo is recovering from a disappointing league start and has climbed to sixth place in the table. Vitória has fallen into the relegation zone and will face a motivated opponent.

Botafogo: Form and statistics

The Glorious defeated rival Vasco da Gama away from home on the debut of coach Davide Ancelotti. The derby took place in Brasília and Botafogo won 2-0 with goals from Arthur Cabral and Nathan Fernandes, both in the second half. Vasco finished the game with 66% possession, typical of Fernando Diniz's teams, but Botafogo was always more dangerous and objective. The Brazilian champion could even have scored more goals, but missed some good opportunities. It was the Lone Star side's third straight win in the league, but the gap to the teams at the top remains the same, as Flamengo, Cruzeiro, and Bragantino also won. Botafogo must keep winning to join the fight for the title.

Botafogo: Lineup

Ancelotti should field the same players who beat Vasco da Gama.

🔖Botafogo starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

John – Vitinho, Kaio Fernando, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles – Gregore, Marlon Freitas, Artur, Savarino, Álvaro Montoro – Arthur Cabral

⛔️Out: Jeffinho, Bastos, Matheus Martins (injured)

👤Head Coach: Davide Ancelotti

Vitória: Form and statistics

Vitória also had a new coach on the bench in the last round. In Fábio Carille's debut, the Baianos came close to getting a good result in Porto Alegre against Internacional but lost in the last minute. Tabata scored the only goal of the game in the 92nd minute, and Vitória was overtaken in the table by its opponent, dropping into the relegation zone. It was the seventh game in a row without a win in all competitions, the fifth in the league. The Barra's Lion did well defensively but needs to be more incisive in attack. The previous coach, Carpini, built a well-organized team, but with some offensive limitations. Only Sport Recife, in last place, has scored fewer goals than Vitória. Carille arrived at the club a few days before the match with Internacional, so he needs time to work.

Vitória: Lineup

Lucas Halter can't play because he's on loan from Botafogo. Baralhas is suspended.

🔖Vitória starting lineup (4-3-3)

Lucas Arcanjo – Cáceres, Zé Marcos, Edu, Maykon Jesus – Willian Oliveira, Ryller, Ronaldo – Matheuzinho, Lucas Braga, Kayzer

⛔️Out: Neris, Fabri, Jamerson (injured), Baralhas (suspended), Lucas Halter (contract)

👤Head Coach: Fábio Carille

Botafogo vs Vitória: Head-to-head statistics

The head-to-head between Botafogo and Vitória is remarkably even. Both teams have won 17 games, and on 15 occasions the meetings have ended in a draw. However, Botafogo has recently been the dominant side, remaining unbeaten in its last eight matches against the Baianos.

Botafogo vs Vitória: Betting tips & Odds

• Botafogo has won 9 of its last 10 home matches. You can bet on the Cariocas winning by 1.5 at 1xBet;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won four times in Botafogo's last four games. You can bet on a match with less than three goals (TU 2.5) for 1.75 at 1xBet;
• Botafogo has scored first in three of its last four meetings with Vitória. You can bet that Botafogo will be the first team to score for 1.33 at Bet365.

Botafogo vs Vitória match prediction 17 July 2025

Both teams played under new managers in the last round. Davide Ancelotti won the derby against Vasco da Gama in his first game as Botafogo manager and also as a head coach. Fábio Carille traveled directly to Porto Alegre to lead Vitória against Internacional. The Baianos lost 1-0 in the last minute but played a competent game defensively. The win against Vasco gave the team more confidence, and so Botafogo is the favorite for this game. The Cariocas are sixth and can't afford to waste points if they want to be champions of Brazil again. Vitória will want to bring home a point and will most likely play in a dense block, trying to cover the spaces for Botafogo's forwards. I'm backing Botafogo to win with a maximum of four goals scored.

Our match prediction: Botafogo to win & TU 4.5 for 1.70 at Betway.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - No for 1.63 at 1xBet.

Our final tip for this match: Correct Score 2-0 for 6.00 at Bet365.