Botafogo host Vasco DA Gama in the Serie A. Botafogo have taken 5 points from their last 5 matches, compared with 10 for Vasco DA Gama. Vasco DA Gama have scored 34 and conceded 41 in the league. Vasco DA Gama sit 16th, compared with Botafogo in 12th. Vasco DA Gama have won 1 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings. The away side's form and match profile therefore support the 2 selection. The model rates this selection at 41.67%.

• Botafogo have taken 5 points from their last 5 matches (1W-2D-2L), while Vasco DA Gama have taken 10 (3W-1D-1L).
• Botafogo have scored 41 goals in 28 league games this season, conceding 45.
• Vasco DA Gama have scored 34 goals in 27 league games, conceding 41.
• Botafogo currently sit 12th on 35 points, while Vasco DA Gama are 16th on 31.
• Across the last 5 head-to-head meetings, these sides have averaged 2.4 goals per game.
• Both teams scored in 3 of those 5 meetings.