Botafogo host Vasco DA Gama on Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at Estádio Nilton Santos. The kick-off time is 23:30 local. The fixture is part of the Serie A schedule. Botafogo go into the match 13th in the table; Vasco DA Gama sit 14th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Botafogo have taken 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 1 loss. Vasco DA Gama have collected 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over the same span. Recent run: 2 wins in a row.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 5 Apr 2026: Botafogo 2-1 Vasco DA Gama; 5 Nov 2025: Botafogo 3-0 Vasco DA Gama; 12 Jul 2025: Botafogo 2-0 Vasco DA Gama. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Vasco DA Gama beat Botafogo 2-1. Botafogo scored through Alex Telles 60'. Vasco DA Gama replied with A. Lescano 28', David 51'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 60 as the contest closed.

Botafogo held 45% of the ball against 55% for Vasco DA Gama. Shots on target finished 2-8.

Vasco DA Gama take the three points; Botafogo look at a thin night for the home crowd. Botafogo sat 13th and Vasco DA Gama 14th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.