Vitória v Botafogo could calm Santos and Internacional nerves, here’s why | OneFootball

With the fight against relegation intensifying in the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship, it can be said that Internacional and Santos will be keeping an eye on the match between Vitória and Botafogo. A statistic from this encounter favors the Glorioso, which could help Colorado and Peixe in the battle against the Z4. The Rio team hasn't lost at Barradão, the venue for this Sunday's game, since 2014.

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On October 4, 2014, in a match valid for the 26th round of that edition of the Brazilian Championship, Vitória hosted Botafogo and won 2-1. Marcinho scored twice for the Bahia team, while Rogério scored for the Lone Star.

Since then, the teams have faced each other seven times at Barradão, between Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil, and Série B. The Glorioso won five times, while the other two matches ended in a draw.

The last meeting between the teams at Barradão was on July 11, 2024, for the 16th round of that Brasileirão. With a goal from Savarino, Botafogo won 1-0.

Another statistic that could favor Botafogo is their away record in this Brazilian Championship. The Glorioso is the fourth-best visitor in the competition, with six wins, four draws, and six losses. The team is only behind the top three: Palmeiras, Flamengo, and Cruzeiro.

Fight against relegation

A defeat for Vitória could result in Santos leaving the relegation zone and Internacional distancing themselves. In this round, Colorado hosts Bahia at Beira-Rio, and Peixe visits Flamengo at Maracanã.

Currently, the three teams are separated by three points. Santos is in 17th place with 33 points; Vitória is in 16th with 34; and Internacional is in 15th with 36.

Upcoming matches for the teams in the fight against the Z4

Vitória

Santos

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