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Vila Nova lineup @ Botafogo SP

Vila Nova's expected lineup at Botafogo SP, Sat 3 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 5 matches): Leite (5); Hayner (4), Costa (4), Mendes (4), Formiga (3); Gabriel (5), Vieira (4), Dudu (4); Janderson (5), Luís (5), Galdino (4). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Londrina match on 26 Sep.

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  • MANAGERGuto Ferreira appointed manager10 Sep
  • TRANSFERCaique leaves1 Sep · Transfer
  • TRANSFERCosta joins on loan from Guarani Campinas1 Sep · Loan
  • TRANSFERDos Santos signs from Anapolina24 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERMarcelo leaves for Seoul E-Land FC17 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERKaua leaves for Farense7 Aug · Free agent
  • TRANSFERGaldino joins on loan from FC Tokyo23 Jul · Loan
  • TRANSFERGustavinho signs from Csikszereda23 Jul · Free agent

Vila Nova predicted lineup vs Botafogo SP

MOST USED XI

Vila Nova's expected lineup away at Botafogo SP in the Serie B is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Leite in goal, a back four of Hayner, Costa, Mendes and Formiga, and Janderson, Luís and Galdino further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

  1. GKLeite
  2. DEFHayner
  3. DEFCosta
  4. DEFMendes
  5. DEFFormiga
  6. MIDGabriel
  7. MIDVieira
  8. MIDDudu
  9. FWDJanderson
  10. FWDLuís
  11. FWDGaldino

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 4 of the last 5 matches.
  • Based on starts across 5 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Vila Nova, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

PRE-SEASONWhy Squads are still settling before the opening weekend.

The new season hasn't kicked off yet, so squads are still settling as clubs finalise transfers and loans. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may change before the opening weekend.

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Head Coach
Guto Ferreira
Since Sept 2026
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 4 of last 5
4-2-3-1
80%
4-3-3
20%

Most Common Vila Nova Starting XI

Based on 5 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Vila Nova transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
8
DEPARTED
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IN · 8
  • CCostafrom Guarani CampinasLoanSEP '26
  • DSDos Santosfrom AnapolinaTransferAUG '26
  • GGaldinofrom FC TokyoLoanJUL '26
  • GGustavinhofrom CsikszeredaFree agentJUL '26
  • MMendesfrom Red Bull SalzburgFree agentJUL '26
  • LLuizfrom AzurizTransferJUL '26
  • MMeritãofrom ChapecoenseTransferJUL '26
  • AAugustofrom Foz Do IguacuLoanJUL '26
OUT · 4
  • CCaiqueTransferSEP '26
  • MMarceloto Seoul E-Land FCTransferAUG '26
  • KKauato FarenseFree agentAUG '26
  • EEliasto MirassolLoanJUL '26
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Vila Nova

What is Vila Nova's expected lineup?
Vila Nova's expected lineup away at Botafogo SP in the Serie B is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Leite in goal, a back four of Hayner, Costa, Mendes and Formiga, and Janderson, Luís and Galdino further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Leite, Hayner, Costa, Mendes, Formiga, Gabriel, Vieira, Dudu, Janderson, Luís, Galdino.
Who started Vila Nova's last match?
Vila Nova's starting XI on 25 Sept 2026 in the Brazil Serie B (4-2-3-1): Helton Leite, Hayner, Douglas Mendes, Jonathan Costa, Higor, João Vieira, Dudu, Everton Galdino, Marquinhos Gabriel, Janderson, André Luís.
What was Vila Nova's last result?
Vila Nova beat Londrina 2–0 on 25 Sept 2026.
When did Vila Nova last win?
Vila Nova last won on 25 Sept 2026, beating Londrina 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Vila Nova?
João Vieira has taken the most penalties for Vila Nova this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Vila Nova this season?
Marquinhos Gabriel leads with 5 starts for Vila Nova across all competitions this season.
What formation does Vila Nova use most often?
Vila Nova have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their 5 matches this season.
Which Vila Nova goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Helton Leite has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Vila Nova this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Vila Nova defender has started the most this season?
Hayner has made the most starts as defender for Vila Nova this season, starting 4 matches.
Which Vila Nova midfielder has started the most this season?
Marquinhos Gabriel has made the most starts as midfielder for Vila Nova this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Vila Nova forward has started the most this season?
Andre Luis has made the most starts as forward for Vila Nova this season, starting 5 matches.
Squad · 41 players

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Leite
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Atila
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Dalberson
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0 G · 0 A · 3.96
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