Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo RJ prediction 29.06.2024

• Competition: Serie A
• Date: Saturday, 29th June 2024
• Kickoff: 22:30 UTC +1 / 23:30 CEST
• Venue: Sao Januário (Rio de Janeiro)

Vasco da Gama are one of the teams that could have some problems avoiding relegation. After 12 league rounds, they are only one point ahead of the drop zone. Alvaro Pacheco's team has not been playing well lately, as they have won only one of the last six matches. In the previous game, they lost 2-1 on the road against Bahia. According to the stats, the home side was much better as they finished the match with 60% ball possession and eight shots on the goal, more than Vasco da Gama. 

Botafogo RJ are playing surprisingly well this season. They collected 23 points in 12 league rounds, which puts them only one point behind the league leaders, Flamengo RJ and Bahia. Botafogo RJ are in impressive form, with only one defeat in the last 11 matches in all competitions. In the previous game, they won 2-1 at home against Bragantino. The teams were pretty similar in that match, but eventually, Botafogo RJ's efficiency made the difference. 

Vasco da Gama vs Botafogo RJ pick: Both teams to score - yes

The biggest problem for our bet is probably Vasco's attack as they scored only 12 goals in 12 league matches. However, Vasco da Gama scored five goals in the previous two games, so we should trust their form. On the other hand, Botafogo RJ scored at least one goal in each of the previous six matches. Both teams to score - yes should be the best bet for this tie.