Vasco v Botafogo: Copa do Brasil live, stats, H2H, line-ups | OneFootball

Vasco and Botafogo begin on Wednesday, at 21:30 (Brasília time), at São Januário, the confrontation for the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. The return match, at the Nilton Santos Stadium, will be on September 11. Both teams arrive under pressure for the classic.

In the previous phase, Botafogo eliminated Bragantino and Vasco dispatched CSA. Whoever qualifies will face the winner of the clash between Fluminense and Bahia in the semifinal.

Where to watch Vasco x Botafogo live?

The classic will be broadcast by TV Globo, Sportv, Premiere, and Amazon Prime.

How Vasco arrives at the confrontation

After thrashing Santos 6-0 and thrilling the crowd, Vasco has accumulated two consecutive defeats in the Brasileirão, against Juventude and Corinthians. The Copa do Brasil, therefore, is the chance to alleviate the climate for a squad threatened with relegation.

"We were frustrated when we didn't win at home, and our crowd will certainly be there to support us again. We will do our best to win. We are used to dealing with pressure," said coach Fernando Diniz.

How Botafogo arrives at the confrontation

Botafogo still feels the bitter taste of elimination in the Copa Libertadores to LDU, but breathes a sigh of relief since the victory over Juventude, in the Brasileirão. The Copa do Brasil is the chance to maintain the atmosphere of conquests in the squad.

"We know we need to improve, as we haven't shown the best Botafogo we can be. But the desire to win in this group is very great, and everyone has my trust," said coach Davide Ancelotti.

History of confrontation between Vasco x Botafogo

In history, there are 322 confrontations between the teams. Vasco has 136 victories, against 90 of Botafogo, in addition to 96 draws. This year, the clubs faced each other twice. The Cruzmaltino won 1-0 in the Carioca, while the Glorioso surpassed the rival 2-0 in the Brasileiro.

In the Copa do Brasil, the teams clashed only twice, in the round of 16 in 2020, in which Botafogo qualified. They won 1-0 at Nilton Santos and held a goalless draw at São Januário.

Statistics

Vasco in the season

Botafogo in the season

Probable lineups

For this duel, Vasco lost midfielder Tchê Tchê, with pain in his left thigh. Thiago Mendes should inherit the position. Spared against Corinthians, Paulo Henrique returns on the flank, leaving Puma Rodríguez on the bench.

On the Botafogo side, Davide Ancelotti will promote the return of some starters spared against Juventude. Author of two goals on the weekend, Spanish striker Chris Ramos should start on the bench.

Probable lineup Vasco

Vasco: Léo Jardim, Paulo Henrique, Hugo Moura, Lucas Freitas, and Lucas Piton; Jair, Thiago Mendes, and Philippe Coutinho; Nuno Moreira, Pablo Vegetti, and Rayan Coach: Fernando Diniz

Probable lineup Botafogo

Botafogo: John, Vitinho, Alexander Barboza, David Ricardo, and Alex Telles; Danilo, Marlon Freitas, and Jefferson Savarino; Álvaro Montoro, Arthur Cabral, and Jeffinho (Matheus Martins) Coach: Davide Ancelotti

Refereeing of Vasco x Botafogo

Tickets for Vasco x Botafogo

Tickets for the classic in the Copa do Brasil are sold out.

Vasco's next game

Sport x Vasco | Brazilian Championship Date and time: 08/31 (Sunday) | 20:30 (Brasília time) Location: Ilha do Retiro Where to watch: Amazon Prime

Botafogo's next game

Botafogo x Red Bull Bragantino | Brazilian Championship Date and time: 08/30 (Saturday) | 18:30 (Brasília time) Location: Estádio Nilton Santos Where to watch: Premiere

Technical sheet

Game:Vasco x Botafogo Time:21:30 (Brasília time) Championship:Quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil Location:Estádio São Januário Where to watch:Globo, Sportv, Premiere, and Amazon Prime

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