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Botafogo RJ vs Vasco prediction

PredictionThursday, 8 October 2026
Botafogo RJ60%
1-1likeliest score
Vasco18%
Draw 22%

Match preview

Botafogo RJ are favourites at home to Vasco with a 60% chance of winning, but it's far from certain: Vasco have a 18% chance and a draw is 22%.

We expect around 3.0 goals (Botafogo RJ 2.0, Vasco 1.0), which makes over and under 2.5 goals close to a coin flip at 58% for over.

Both teams are more likely than not to score (55%). The single most likely score is 1-1, although with so many possible scorelines, no individual result is likely on its own.

Result chances

Botafogo RJ win60%
Draw22%
Vasco win18%

Goals

2.0–1.0Expected goals
58%Over 2.5 goals
42%Under 2.5 goals
55%Both teams score

Botafogo RJ vs Vasco: quick answers

Who will win Botafogo RJ vs Vasco?

Botafogo RJ are favourites to win, with a 60% chance. Botafogo RJ 60%, draw 22%, Vasco 18%.

What is the predicted score for Botafogo RJ vs Vasco?

Our model's most likely score is 1-1. Expected goals: Botafogo RJ 2.0, Vasco 1.0.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

There's a 58% chance of over 2.5 goals and 42% of under.

Will both teams score?

Both teams score in 55% of our model's outcomes for this match.

These numbers come from our statistical model, which rates each team's attack and defence from recent results. How our predictions work.

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