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The Brasileiro Serie A returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Vasco da Gama and Botafogo square off at the Fonte Nova Arena on Saturday (June 29). The two sides head into the weekend off contrasting results, with the Lone Stars securing a narrow home win over Red Bull Bragantino.
Vasco were sent crashing back to earth on Wednesday, as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bahia at the Estadio Club de Regatas. That followed a resounding 4-1 victory over Sao Paulo on June 23, which snapped their four-game winless run in the league.
With 10 points from 12 games, Vasco are 15th in the league, level on points with 16th-placed Atletico Goianiense.
Over in Rio de Janeiro, Botafogo returned to winning ways on Wednesday, fighting back from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Bragantino. Before that, the Lone Stars had seen their nine-game unbeaten run across competitions end on June 22 with a 2-1 loss at Criciuma.
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With 23 points from 12 matches, Botafogo are third in the points table but will move into first place with all three points.
Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- With 24 wins from their last 63 meetings, Vasco boast an upper hand in the fixture, with Botafogo winning 22.
- Vasco have won one of their last six Serie A games, losing four, since the start of June.
- Botafogo have lost one of their last eight away games across competitions, winning five, since April.
Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo Prediction
Vasco have struggled in recent weeks and will head into Friday’s game in search of a pick-me-up. However, Botafogo have been rock-solid on their travels, so expect them to come away with a narrow victory.
Prediction: Vasco 0-1 Botafogo
Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Botafogo to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in eight of their last 10 meetings.)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have been at least five bookings in four of their last five clashes.)
