Vitoria vs Botafogo Prediction & Betting Tips - Brasileirão Serie A

Prediction published on 11/07/2024, 09:10  by Nella Wagah in Football Predictions

Vitoria have had a mixed start on their return to the Brazilian Serie A. Sitting 15th, they’ll still be seeking stability when they play host to second placed Botafogo in their next match. Here's a look at the numbers and a prediction for the 32nd meeting between Leão da Barra and Fogão.

After five years out of the Serie A, Vitoria haven't returned to a great welcome. They are on four wins only in their opening 15 matches. Only bottom-placed Fluminense have lost more matches than Vitoria. A ninth league loss could see them drop to the relegation region. Across their 17 matches in all competitions this season, Vitoria have managed just two clean sheets. Their four wins this season have however come inside their last seven matches.

Botafogo finished fifth last season and are billed favorites to challenge for the title this time. Indeed, they’ve had a good start so far, and a win here could see them go top, as they trail leaders Flamengo by just a point.

This year alone, these two sides have already met twice, in the Brazilian Cup. Botafogo won both matches, to set a six-game undefeated run against Vitoria. The most recent of those was a 2-1 win away to Vitoria, a venue where they haven't lost in the last six visits.

Botafogo warmed up for this encounter with an impressive 3-0 win over Atletico Mineiro. That was their fourth game undefeated, having won three in that run. Only Flamengo have lost less matches than Botafogo so far. Meanwhile, they have the joint highest number of wins, at nine, and will be very confident of making it double-digits here.