Vasco da Gama RJ
- Vasco da Gama RJ are unbeaten in 5 Serie A 2026 matches, with 3 wins and 2 draws.
- Both Vasco da Gama RJ and Botafogo RJ will look to capitalise on a slight upturn in results to claim a derby win when the Rio giants clash at São Januário on Sunday.
- Vasco sit 9th in Serie A 2026 with 11 points from eight games.
- Cruzmaltina are currently riding a two-game winning streak after beating Fluminense RJ 3-2 and Gremio Porto Alegrense RS 2-1 - both at home - in their previous two outings.
Botafogo RJ
- Botafogo RJ have lost 4 and won only 1 of their last 5 Serie A 2026 games.
- Rodrigo Bellão has taken over as interim coach of Botafogo for what appears to be an indefinite spell and has set about integrating some youth while looking to get back to the pragmatic, direct style of soccer that should suit the players he has at his disposal.
- Fogo did pick up an away win under Bellão, against Bragantino Red Bull.
- They were hammered 4-1 by CA Paranaense PR in their most recent outing.
- The Rio club have won only one and lost four of their five away games in the competition, conceding 13 goals.
Key Players
Cuiabano has been a spark in Vasco’s midfield, supplying three assists in his last five appearances .
Betting Insights
- Vasco to win at 2.22.
- Over 2.5 goals is available at 2.0, with Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.75.
- Vasco have hit eight goals in five home Serie A 2026 outings.
Prediction
So we’ll take Vasco to get the victory in an open contest and both teams to register.
