Botafogo FR vs Cruzeiro EC, 2018
Overview
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Botafogo FR vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .
- Botafogo FR 21 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Rogerio Pablos Zanardo
- Referee Daniel do Espirito Santo Parro
- Referee Raphael Claus
- Referee Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep | Cruzeiro EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | Gremio FBPA | A | 0–4 | L |
| 26 Aug | SC Recife | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Aug | CA Mineiro | H | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Aug | Parana Clube | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep | Botafogo FR | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Sep | SC Internacional | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Aug | Fluminense FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Aug | Gremio FBPA | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | EC Bahia | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Aug | CR Flamengo | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Botafogo FR | Cruzeiro EC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #6 |
| 30 | Points | 33 |
| 21 | Played | 22 |
| 8 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 7 |
| 35 | Scored | 30 |
| 33 | Conceded | 31 |
| +2 | GD | -1 |
| 1.43 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 38% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
27%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
Botafogo FR are 10th (30 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
4/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 7 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 4 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G |
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 6 G | |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 5 G | 2 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Botafogo FR and Cruzeiro EC is underway.
- 5' Edilson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Botafogo FR and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cruzeiro EC that had 253 games and scored 214 goals.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' Botafogo FR are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Botafogo FR side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' Botafogo FR has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 50' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 55' The travelling Cruzeiro EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 60' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. Gustavo Bochecha has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 65' Leo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Botafogo FR tonight.
- 70' Botafogo FR looks like a favorite considering 2 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Gabriel Pereira scoring 1 goals.
- 75' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 80' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cruzeiro EC backline.
- 85' Supporters expect more eagerness from Erik, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 90' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 90.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 6
-
8
Jean Irmer ↓ Matheus Fernandes 68'
- 5
- 7
- 2
-
10
Luiz Fernando ↓ Ezequiel 84'
-
9
Kieza ↓ Rodrigo Aguirre 78'
Bench
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 22
-
16
Matheus Fernandes ↑ 68'
- 17
-
21
Ezequiel ↑ 84'
- 23
- 19
- 20
-
18
Rodrigo Aguirre ↑ 78'
- 12
Coach
Ze Ricardo
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 22
- 25
- 8
- 5
- 18
-
30
Thiago Neves ↓ Ederson 75'
-
20
Bruno Silva ↓ Rafael Sobis 57'
- 17
Bench
- 12
- 27
-
2
Ezequiel ↑ 46'
- 16
- 11
- 21
- 15
-
7
Rafael Sobis ↑ 57'
- 28
- 39
-
40
Ederson ↑ 75'
Coach
Mano Menezes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matheus Pereira | 2 |
| Christian | 2 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 1 |
| Dede | 1 |
| Danilo Barbosa | 1 |
| Edilson | 1 |
| Alvaro Barreal | 1 |
| Luiz Fernando | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.5
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
68%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
60%
Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.