O Vasco face Botafogo This Wednesday (08/27), at 21h30 (Brasília), in São Januário, Rio de Janeiro. The duel is valid for the quarterfinals game of the Brazilian Cup. The match will be broadcast on SporTV, TV Globo, Premiere and Amazon Prime.
The Rio team entered the first phase of the competition and left behind União Rondonópolis, Nova Iguaçu, Operário and CSA. The classification against the Alagoas team took place indoors, with a 3-1 win. In Serie A, Vasco comes from 3-2 defeat to Corinthians.
Vasco’s lineup against Botafogo
On Sunday, Fernando Diniz chose to repeat the defensive front line of the rout against Santos, with the entry of David in the team, being moved to the left, and Nuno Moreira near the area. Vegetti started on the bench, but entered after departure from Tchê Tchê.
The player came out complaining of pain in the later thigh and is doubtful for the Brazilian Cup duel. The team still has three players at DM: Adson (fracture in the tibia), Matheus Carvalho (right knee) and Paulo Henrique (thigh pains).
Likely Vasco’s lineup: Leo Garden; Paulo Henrique, Lucas Freitas, Hugo Moura, Lucas Piton; Thiago Mendes, Tchê Tchê, Coutinho; NUNO MOREIRA, Rayan; Vegetti. Technical: Fernando Diniz
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Vasco x Botafogo: time and where to watch
- Brazil Cup – Wednesdays (IDA)
- Data: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
- Time: 9:30 pm (from Brasilia)
- Transmission: SporTV (paid channel), TV Globo (open TV), Premiere (Pay-Per-View) and Amazon Prime (streaming)
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VASCO RESULTS
- 08/24 – Vasco 2 x 3 Corinthians – Brazilian Championship
- 08/20 – Youth 2 x 0 Vasco – Brazilian Championship
- 08/17 – Santos 0 x 6 Vasco – Brazilian Championship
- 08/10 – Vasco 1 x 1 Atlético -MG – Brazilian Championship
Next Vasco Games
- 08/27 (Wednesday) – 9:30 pm – Vasco x Botafogo – Brazil Cup (Wednesdays – Ida)
- 08/31 (Sunday) – 8:30 pm- Sport x Vasco – Brazilian Championship
- 11/09 (Thursday) – 9:30 pm – Botafogo x Vasco – Brazil Cup (Wednesdays – Volta)
Vasco’s classifications
- Brasileirão: 16th place
- Brazil Cup: quarterfinals
- South American Cup: eliminated
