Match report
Botafogo held scoreless by Vitoria despite dominating at Nilton Santos
Botafogo and Vitoria played out a goalless draw at the Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos in matchday four of the Brasileirão Série A, a result that left both sides level on 26 points in mid-table. With no goals scored, the game had no incidents to chronicle beyond the final scoreline, which stayed blank from kick-off in front of referee J. Pinheiro.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The contest was defined almost entirely by Botafogo's territorial and attacking dominance, which the home side could not convert into a breakthrough. Franclim Carvalho's team piled forward for long spells, but Vitoria, managed by Ventura Jair, absorbed the pressure and held firm to leave with a point despite offering little in reply.
Lucas Arcanjo produced the outstanding individual display of the match, rated 8.9 for Vitoria as his side's rearguard performance denied Botafogo a breakthrough.
Botafogo out-shot Vitoria 19 to 5, underlining how one-sided the balance of chances was despite the scoreless outcome.
Botafogo and Vitoria drew 0–0 (half-time 0–0).
Botafogo met Vitoria in the Brasileirão Série A (Regular Season - 4). Kick-off was Thursday, 23 July 2026, 22:30 UTC at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos. Referee: J. Pinheiro.
Team pages: Botafogo · Vitoria · Brasileirão Série A
Starting line-ups
Botafogo (4-2-3-1)
- 17 Warleson
- 13 Alex Telles (c)
- 21 Marçal
- 34 G. Justino
- 2 Vitinho
- 6 Cristian Medina
- 75 Huguinho
- 11 Matheus Martins
- 10 Álvaro Montoro
- 77 Lucas Villalba
- 19 Arthur Cabral
Vitoria (4-1-4-1)
- 1 Lucas Arcanjo
- 13 Ramon
- 36 Luan Cândido
- 25 Cacá
- 83 Jamerson
- 44 Gabriel Baralhas (c)
- 88 Zé Vitor
- 6 Emmanuel Martínez
- 10 Matheuzinho
- 33 Erick
- 91 Rene
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 78% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Botafogo have gone over 1.5 in 84% of their last 38 matches and Vitoria in 68% of their last 38, against a league
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 27% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Their meetings usually stay under — Only 20% of the last 5 meetings went over 2.5 goals.
Under 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 52% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Their meetings usually stay under — Only 20% of the last 5 meetings went over 2.5 goals.
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 58% both teams score
Botafogo to Score. League base rate: 84% home sides score
Home rated 1743 vs 1640 — 0.72 expected score Vitoria missing 5 key players Vitoria struggling away — only 0% wins (last 10) Home scored in 100% of recent home matches
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the Botafogo vs Vitoria final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Brasileirão Série A fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Botafogo 0–0 Vitoria. Explore more on the Botafogo and Vitoria team pages or the Brasileirão Série A page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Botafogo vs Vitoria?
Botafogo and Vitoria drew 0–0 (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Botafogo vs Vitoria?
Neither side scored — the match finished 0–0.
›Where can I watch Botafogo vs Vitoria highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Botafogo 0–0 Vitoria are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Botafogo and Vitoria?
Botafogo and Vitoria have met 10 times — 4 wins for Botafogo, 1 win for Vitoria and 5 draws.