Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo, Novo Basqete Brasil, Today Match Prediction
Vasco da Gama
Botafogo
Will Vasco make a statement victory against Botafogo in the Brazil NBB?
- Vasco are averaging 70.6 points, 33.8 rebounds and 17.7 assists per game.
- Botafogo hold a 1-0 advantage in the regular-season series against Vasco.
- Botafogo are scoring 73.2 points per game and allowing 83.2 points per game.
Botafogo to win and cover the spread (-2.5).
| Tournament: | Novo Basqete Brasil |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Colegio Vasco de Gama |
| Tip Off: | 18:30:00 |
Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.69 | 2.06 |
Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo Match Prediction & Analysis
Botafogo will travel to play Vasco de Gama in the weekday showdown of Novo Basquete Brasil 2025/26. Vasco head into this contest on the back of a three-game losing streak, while Botafogo, currently on a six-game losing skid, look to get the breakthrough victory.
Current Standings: Vasco currently stand at 20th place in the Novo Basquete Brasil with a 5-32 record, while Botafogo are in 16th place with a 10-27 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Vasco won three of the last five matches against Botafogo, scoring 79 points per game and allowing 75 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Botafogo and Vasco is 152.
Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio Conceicao | 12.4 | 6.2 | 1.8 | 0.9/0.9 |
| Matheusinho | 16.0 | 4.0 | 6.3 | 1.3/0.2 |
Teams Preview
Vasco da Gama Preview
Vasco da Gama head into the contest with a 69-86 loss to Paulistano. They recently had a breakthrough victory against Osasco which halted their seven-game losing skid in the regular season. However, they suffered back-to-back defeats in the league. They will continue their five-game homestand with the next assignment against Minas. Both teams played each other in the last season’s playoffs where Minas had the final laugh.
Vasco are currently placed in the relegation zone with a 5-29 record. They now have the joint-least victories in the league. They are averaging 70.0 points per game and allowing 79.4 points per game. The hosts shot 35% from the floor and 24% from the three-point line. De Gama are averaging 1.9 blocks per game and 7.2 steals per game. The hosts also lost to Minas in the ongoing season.
Only two players reached double-figures in previous defeat. Magna led the offense with 17 points and eight rebounds, while Gustavo Basilio also contributed 13 points. Conceicao could be an offensive threat in the upcoming fixture. The 25-year-old averaged 12.4 points per game in the regular season. We back him to score 12 or more points against the leaders. If he doesn’t play, Basilio is also a right pick.
Botafogo Preview
Botafogo head into the contest with a 72-86 loss against Paulistano. They snapped a two-game winning streak in the regular season. Meanwhile, they dropped their second consecutive home game. They will continue off their four-game homestand with the second assignment being against Minas. The hosts now improved to 16th in the table with a 9-25 record. They are now on the finishing line of the playoff contention. Pato’s poor run can give them an edge.
Botafogo are 6-10 at home this season. They shot 42% from the floor and 32% from the three-point line. They lost the rebounding battle 32-42. Botafogo averaged 72.6 points per game and allowed 82.4 points per game in the ongoing season. They are averaging 2.1 steals and 6.8 blocks per game. Botafogo and Cruzeiro have one win against each other in the ongoing season.
Three players reached double figures for Botafogo. Matheusinho Brito again led the scoring in the last victory with 22 points. Luiz Machado dropped 15 points, while Emanuel Marcilio contributed 10 points and 8 rebounds. Matheusinho Brito could be an offensive threat in the fixture. The Brazilian guard averaged 16.4 points in the regular season. We back him to score 12 or more points in the home game.
Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | A. Vernizzi dos Santos |
| SG | E. Goulart Conceicao |
| SF | G. de Oliveira |
| PF | L. Morgan |
| C | S. Sillas da Conceicao |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | M. Brito |
| SG | S. Machado |
| SF | E. Matias |
| PF | D. Machado Goncalves |
| C | P. Henrique Scheuer |
VASCO DA GAMA vs BOTAFOGO
Winning PredictionBotafogo enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their impressive offense and a season advantage. We are backing Botafogo to outclass Vasco and win this contest. We also back both teams to score a total of 155 points with Botafogo reaching 80 points.
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