Vitoria arrive at this fixture battered: four losses in their last five across all competitions, scoring in only 1 of those 5 matches and leaking 10 goals. Six players are sidelined, stripping the squad bare when they need depth most. Botafogo, meanwhile, have taken 2 wins and 2 draws in their last five, scoring in 4 of 5 outings, and carry the sharper edge going forward.
The head-to-head picture is tight - both previous meetings ended 0-0 - but Vitoria's attacking numbers are alarming: 4 goals scored in 5 games, zero BTTS. The model puts Botafogo at 44% to win outright versus 32% for the hosts. Away DNB at 2.2 offers real value given the injury crisis at home.
Botafogo DNB at 2.2 is the play. If it finishes level again, you get your stake back. Given Vitoria's injury list and their inability to score, backing the visitor to avoid defeat at this price is the bold, logical move.
The numbers behind the tip
Form · last five
Goals per game · last five
Head-to-head · last five
| 24.07.26 | Serie A | 0–0 | U2.5 |
| 09.11.25 | Serie A | 0–0 | U2.5 |
| 17.07.25 | Serie A | 0–0 | U2.5 |
| 23.11.24 | Serie A | 1–1 | U2.5 |
| 12.07.24 | Serie A | 0–1 | U2.5 |
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