Vitória vs Botafogo Prediction: expect a tight match

Vitória vs Botafogo: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on November 09, 2025

Vitória continues to fight to escape relegation, and this match against Botafogo is another final for the Baianos. The game is also important for the visitors, who aim to secure fifth place and ensure direct qualification for the Copa Libertadores group stage.

Vitória: Form and statistics

Vitória secured a crucial home win over Internacional and climbed out of the relegation zone. Thiago Carpini's team is modest but very resilient and is currently ahead of Neymar's Santos, which has fallen into the Z4. Vitória and Internacional played a poor first half at the Barradão, without creating any scoring chances. Internacional is also in a delicate situation, and a draw was a good result for the Gaúchos. Vitória decided to take more risks in the second half and went in search of a goal. The Baianos scored, but VAR detected a foul by Matheuzinho and the goal was disallowed. However, in the 68th minute, Lucas Halter scored the winner. Matheuzinho took a corner and the center back headed the ball back, sending it over the goalkeeper Ivan. It was madness in the stadium and a reward for the fantastic Vitória fans who never stopped supporting their team. The Barra's Lion defended the lead perfectly and never let Inter threaten its goal. Vitória is now in 16th place with 34 points, one above the red zone.

Vitória: Lineup

Jair Ventura will have to adapt a player to maintain the tactical system since the three central defenders who played against Inter are unavailable. Lucas Halter belongs to Botafogo and is contractually prevented from playing against his club. However, there is still a chance that Lucas Halter could play if Vitória pays Botafogo a penalty of 1 million reais. At the same time, Camutanga is suspended, and Edu is injured.

🔖Vitória starting lineup (5-4-1)

Thiago Couto – Erick, Neris, Willian Oliveira, Zé Marcos, Ramon – Ronald, Pepê, Matheuzinho, Cantalapiedra – Renato Kayzer

⛔️Out: Lucas Arcanjo, Cáceres, Fintelman, fabrício, Ismael, Claudinho, Edu, Jamerson (injured), Camutanga, Baralhas, Dudu (suspended), Lucas Halter (contract)

👤Head Coach: Jair Ventura

Botafogo: Form and statistics

Botafogo put on a superb display in the derby against Vasco, winning 3-0. It was the fourth consecutive game without defeat for Davide Ancelotti's team, which seems to have stabilized and regained confidence. The Glorious had several chances in the first half, but the goal only came just before halftime through a penalty converted by Alex Telles. Vasco da Gama tried to equalize but left their defense exposed, and Botafogo took advantage of the space to launch several counterattacks. Correa could have increased the lead in the 53rd minute, but his shot hit the crossbar. In the 72nd minute, Botafogo finally made it 2-0 through Artur, effectively ending Vasco's hopes. Five minutes later, Davido Ricardo made it 3-0 to seal the result. Botafogo remains in sixth place but has closed in on Mirassol and Bahia, which have lost their games.

Botafogo: Lineup

Davide Ancelotti played a 4-4-2 formation against Vasco, but may revert to a 4-2-3-1 for this match. Artur is suspended.

🔖Botafogo starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Léo Linck – Vitinho, David Ricardo, Alexander Barboza, Cuiabano – Marlon Freitas, Danilo – Santiago Rodríguez, Savarino, Jeffinho – Correa

⛔️Out: Marçal, Montoro, Kaio, Neto, Nathan, Matheus Martins, Jordan Barrera, Bastos (injured), Artur (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Davide Ancelotti

Vitória vs Botafogo: Head-to-head statistics

No one has the upper hand in the head-to-head between Vitória and Botafogo. Both teams have won 17 games and drawn 16 times. This year, Botafogo and Vitória met in Rio in Round 14 and drew 0-0.

Vitória vs Botafogo: Betting tips & Odds

• Botafogo has scored first in three of its last four matches. You can bet that Botafogo will be the first team to score for 1.83 at Bet365;
• Botafogo has not lost in its last nine games against Vitória. You can bet that Botafogo will not lose (X2) at 1.37 on Betway;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won eight times in Botafogo's last nine away matches. You can bet on a game with no more than two goals scored (TU 2.5) for 1.69 at 1xBet.

Vitória vs Botafogo match prediction 09 November 2025

Vitória and Botafogo are fighting for different goals, but the importance of this game is the same for both. Vitória has left the relegation zone but is not out of the woods yet, while Botafogo needs to reach fifth place to secure a direct qualification spot for the Copa Libertadores group stage. Vitória has several absences, especially in defense, which complicates its task. Botafogo has not lost to Vitória in eight games, and that should be taken into account. I'm going to bet on a Double Chance favorable to Botafogo with a maximum of three goals scored.

Our match prediction: X2 & TU 3.5 for 1.75 at Betway.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - Yes for 1.85 at 1xBet.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1-1 for 6.00 at Bet365.