Vasco v Botafogo: probable line-ups and where to watch | OneFootball

In the classic match of the sixth and final round of the group stage of the Campeonato Carioca, Vasco and Botafogo face off this Sunday at 6 PM (Brasília time) at São Januário, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ).

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Where to Watch

The classic match between Vasco and Botafogo will be broadcast by TV Globo and Premiere.

Team Status

Having already qualified for the quarter-finals, Botafogo, with nine points, is practically just fulfilling the schedule. However, they need a win to regain confidence, as they lost 1-0 to Fluminense in the last round and, midweek, were defeated by Grêmio 5-3 in the Brazilian Championship in Rio Grande do Sul.

Confidence is also lacking at Vasco. The team hasn't won in three matches. They come from a goalless draw with Madureira in the last round and, also at São Januário, drew 1-1 with Chapecoense on Thursday in the Brasileirão. 

Fernando Diniz, Vasco's coach, valued this Sunday's classic due to the current situation.

“Of course, when we win a classic, it helps a lot because it boosts the group's confidence. A classic, for any team, changes the mood, and that's why we want to win,” commented Diniz.

Meanwhile, Martín Anselmi, Botafogo's coach, knows he will have to manage the classic against Vasco.

“We are already qualified in the Campeonato Carioca. In the Brazilian Championship, we have important games. We know we will have to separate the situations because the Libertadores starts afterward,” stated Anselmi.

Regarding the team that will take the field, Anselmi did not disclose. The regulations require a maximum number of starters, but this concept is subjective, and he knows he can field whoever he wants. Thus, he is likely to rest the most fatigued players. 

At Vasco, Fernando Diniz might make some experiments but will only reveal the lineup minutes before the match. However, the base will be the same as in recent commitments.

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Probable Lineups

VASCO: Léo Jardim, Puma Rodríguez, Hugo Moura, Robert Renan, and Lucas Piton; Tchê Tchê, JP, and Johan Rojas; Andrés Gómez, Brenner, and Nuno Moreira Coach: Fernando Diniz

BOTAFOGO: Léo Linck, Alexander Barboza, Bastos, and Marquinhos; Gabriel Abdias, Newton, Álvaro Montoro, and Nathan Fernandes; Artur, Matheus Fernandes, and Jordan Barrera Coach: Martín Anselmi

Refereeing

MATCH DETAILS

VASCO X BOTAFOGO

Competition: Campeonato Carioca | 6th round Location: São Januário, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Date: February 8, 2026 (Sunday) Time: 6 PM (Brasília time) Referee: Yuri Elino da Cruz (RJ) Assistants: Luiz Cláudio Regazone (RJ) and Thayse Marques Fonseca (RJ) VAR: Philip Bennett (RJ) 

*By Gazeta Press

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