Botafogo got the job done on Sunday 22 August 2021, winning 3-2 at home to Vila Nova (Serie B). At the break it was 2-0 to Botafogo. They never let the lead slip.
In two meetings since May 2021, Botafogo have won one and one was drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Botafogo vs Vila Nova prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| BotafogoHome | Rating | Vila NovaAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,573 | Overall | 1,450 |
| 1,594 | Match venue | 1,506 |
| 1,594 | At home | 1,448 |
| 1,518 | Away | 1,506 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,496 | Attack | 1,338 |
| 1,588 | Defence | 1,598 |
| 1,527 | Home attack | 1,316 |
| 1,474 | Away attack | 1,424 |
| 1,605 | Home defence | 1,619 |
| 1,546 | Away defence | 1,563 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,475 | Goal environment | 1,245 |
| 1,497 | Home goals | 1,285 |
| 1,478 | Away goals | 1,460 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,542 | Close games | 1,491 |
| 1,585 | Winning margin | 1,446 |
Match venue compares Botafogo at home with Vila Nova away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.