Botafogo v Vitória: level-on-points rivals target top-half lift | OneFootball

Botafogo host Vitória in the Brasileirão on Thursday, 23 July 2026 at Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro, with both sides level on 25 points and looking to consolidate their continental push.

Botafogo and Vitória arrive level on 25 points, each seeking a springboard in the Sudamericana race.

Fogão have won three of their last five across competitions, including a 2-1 victory over Santos. Leão da Barra also carry momentum with four wins in five after edging past Vasco 1-0, but they remain winless away in the league.

Glorioso are without Allan and Júnior Santos, while Nahuel Ferraresi is suspended and Kaio Fernando Da Silva Pantaleao is sidelined. Nêgo miss Riccieli, Camatunga, Edu, Dudu, Ismael, Nathan Mendes and Anderson Pato.

Fogão have scored 33 and conceded 32, hinting at an open match-up, with Arthur Cabral and Danilo on seven league goals each (per the season charts). Leão da Barra boast seven clean sheets yet have conceded 22 away, so Renê, Renato Kayzer and creator Erick may lean on transitions.

A home win would take the hosts to 28 points and could pull them towards the Libertadores places. Victory for the visitors would push them into the top half and strengthen their Sudamericana bid.