Match report

Vitoria and Botafogo Draw 0-0 in Exciting Serie A Clash

Vitoria
Vitoria
0–0
FT
Botafogo
Botafogo
Nov 9, 2025

Vitoria managed to hold off a determined Botafogo attack in a tightly contested match, ending with a goalless draw. Despite numerous opportunities and several substitutions, both teams were unable to breach the defenses. The game was characterized by intense midfield battles and solid defensive work from both sides.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Vitoria 0-0 Botafogo
  • • Substitutions for Vitoria included Aitor Cantalapiedra, R. Lopez, Matheuzinho, Ronald, and Erick
  • • Botafogo made several changes including Alex Telles, Arthur Cabral, S. Rodríguez, J. Savarino, and Danilo
  • • J. Correa of Botafogo received a yellow card for simulation in the 90th minute

Lineups

Vitoria

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Thiago Couto (G)
  • 5 Lucas Halter (D)
  • 77 Neris (D)
  • 3 Ze Marcos (D)
  • 33 Erick (M)
  • 29 Willian Oliveira (M)
  • 8 Ronald Lopes (M)
  • 13 Ramon (M)
  • 10 Matheuzinho (F)
  • 17 A. Cantalapiedra (F)
  • 31 R. Lopez (F)

Substitutes

  • 71 Yuri
  • 50 P. Roberto
  • 66 Maykon Jesus
  • 18 Kauan
  • 6 Pepe
  • 28 Ricardo Ryller
  • 41 Wendell Santos
  • 11 Osvaldo
  • 19 Kike Saverio
  • 22 Lucas Braga
  • 79 Renato Kayzer
  • 99 Carlinhos

Botafogo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 Leo Linck (G)
  • 2 Vitinho (D)
  • 20 A. Barboza (D)
  • 57 David Ricardo (D)
  • 13 Alex Telles (D)
  • 17 Marlon Freitas (M)
  • 35 Danilo (M)
  • 23 S. Rodriguez (M)
  • 10 J. Savarino (M)
  • 30 J. Correa (M)
  • 98 Arthur Cabral (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Raul Steffens
  • 62 C. Lucas
  • 4 M. Ponte
  • 6 Cuiabano
  • 9 C. Ramos
  • 21 Marcal
  • 25 Allan
  • 26 Gabriel Bahia
  • 28 Newton
  • 39 Gonzalo Mastriani
  • 47 Jeffinho
  • 64 Marquinhos

Timeline

  1. Vitoria
    63' Vitoria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Aitor Cantalapiedra · On: Lucas Braga
  2. Vitoria
    63' Vitoria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Lopez · On: Renato Kayzer
  3. Botafogo
    64' Botafogo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alex Telles · On: Cuiabano
  4. Botafogo
    64' Botafogo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Arthur Cabral · On: Chris Ramos
  5. Botafogo
    73' Botafogo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Rodríguez · On: Newton
  6. Botafogo
    74' Botafogo subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Savarino · On: Jeffinho
  7. Vitoria
    78' Vitoria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matheuzinho · On: Osvaldo
  8. Botafogo
    86' Botafogo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Danilo · On: G. Mastriani
  9. Botafogo
    90'+4 Botafogo Card · Yellow Card
    J. Correa

    Simulation

  10. Vitoria
    90' Vitoria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ronald · On: Ricardo
  11. Vitoria
    90' Vitoria subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Erick · On: Kike Saverio

Match Stats

Stat Vitoria Botafogo
Fouls 16 20
Pass Accuracy 76% 85%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 293 450
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 0 3
xG 1.05 0.80
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 223 383
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ In the second half, Vitoria brought on Aitor Cantalapiedra and R. Lopez at the same time as Botafogo made dual substitutions with Alex Telles and Arthur Cabral to regain control.
  • ▸ The introduction of Danilo for Botafogo in the 86th minute marked a significant shift in momentum, bringing fresh legs into their attack but failing to break through Vitoria's defense.