📋 Derby night at Nilton Santos: Botafogo and Vasco line-ups confirmed | OneFootball

It’s a night of the Carioca derby for the 32nd round of the 2025 Brasileirão.

Botafogo and Vasco face off starting at 7:30 PM (Brasília time).

The match will be played at Nilton Santos Stadium. 

Standings 📊

Glorioso has 48 points. They are currently in sixth place and are trying to get closer to Bahia, who have 52 and are holding on to the last direct spot for the Libertadores.

Their home record is seven wins, five draws, and three losses. 

Cruz-Maltino, on the other hand, has 42 points, occupying ninth place.

They had four positive results until they were defeated by São Paulo.

The gap to the current seventh, Fluminense, is five points.

They have five wins, two draws, and eight losses away from home. 

Botafogo ⭐

Davide Ancelotti once again has Savarino and Joaquín Corrêa available.

Both will start.

The expectation is that Chris Ramos will remain as center forward.

But Arthur Cabral is back. 

Vasco 💢

Fernando Diniz lost two key starters: Paulo Henrique and Nuno Moreira.

Both are serving suspensions.

Barros was doubtful after being substituted against São Paulo, but he was included in the squad and will start.

Puma comes in at right back. And the attack will feature Vegetti among the starting eleven. 

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