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Botafogo FR vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2019
Botafogo FR
0 – 2
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Fri 1 Nov 2019 · 00:30 UTC Estadio Nilton Santos HT 45' · FT 45'
Luiz Fernando 27' Y
Y 85' Thiago Neves
Y 90' Dodo
Y 90' Fabricio Bruno

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.

Match Details

  • Referee Grazianni Maciel Rocha
  • Referee Caio Max Augusto Vieira
  • Referee Jean Marcio dos Santos
  • Referee Nailton Junior de Sousa Oliveira

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

Head-to-Head

1
7
6
Botafogo FR 14 games · Avg 2.0 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2019-11-01 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 2019-07-14 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Botafogo FR 2018-09-05 Botafogo FR 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-05-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Botafogo FR 2018-05-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Nov Cruzeiro EC H 0–2 L
27 Oct Grêmio FBPA A 0–3 L
21 Oct CS Alagoano H 2–1 W
17 Oct CR Vasco da Gama A 1–2 L
13 Oct SE Palmeiras A 0–1 L
09 Oct Goiás EC H 3–1 W
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Nov Botafogo FR A 2–0 W
27 Oct Fortaleza EC H 1–1 D
19 Oct SC Corinthians Paulista A 2–1 W
17 Oct Sao Paulo FC H 1–0 W
13 Oct Chapecoense AF A 1–1 D
10 Oct Fluminense FC H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Botafogo FR Cruzeiro EC
#12 Position #11
22 Points 24
17 Played 18
6 / 4 / 7 W / D / L 6 / 6 / 6
31 Scored 24
31 Conceded 28
+0 GD -4
1.29 PPG 1.33
35% Win % 33%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
36% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
12% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ 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
Christian 5 G 3 A
Kaio Jorge 4 G
Matheus Pereira 3 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio Nilton Santos as Botafogo FR face off against Cruzeiro EC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their trying to find a way past Cruzeiro EC's compact .
  • 10' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Abel Braga will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 20' Botafogo FR seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 25' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 26' Goal! Caca scores his 12 goal in 250 matches.
  • 27' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Luiz Fernando.
  • 32' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 37' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 37 minutes.
  • 42' Cruzeiro EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 46' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Igor Cassio is hanging Vitinho on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 56' Marquinhos Gabriel needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 61' Botafogo FR currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 65' Alex Santana is ready to make an impact after coming on for Leonardo Valencia at the 65 minute mark.
  • 69' The whistle greets Marquinhos Gabriel as he departs to be replaced by Dodo.
  • 73' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Fred trudges off to be replaced by Ariel Cabral on 73 minutes.
  • 75' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace David by Sassa on 75 minute.
  • 79' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Gustavo Bochecha exits the field as Vinicius Tanque enters on 79.
  • 84' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Botafogo FR and Cruzeiro EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 85' The referee has no hesitation. Thiago Neves is booked for Cruzeiro EC — Yellow card on 85.
  • 90' Dodo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-2.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alberto Valentim

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Abel Braga

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matheus Pereira 2
Christian 2
Alvaro Barreal 1
Luiz Fernando 1
Lautaro Diaz 1
Edilson 1
Luiz Fernando 1
Caca 1

Head to Head

2019-11-01 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 2019-07-14 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Botafogo FR 2018-09-05 Botafogo FR 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-05-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Botafogo FR 2018-05-06 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Botafogo FR

Botafogo FR Form

2019-11-01 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cruzeiro EC L 2019-10-27 Grêmio FBPA 3–0 Botafogo FR L 2019-10-21 Botafogo FR 2–1 CS Alagoano W 2019-10-17 CR Vasco da Gama 2–1 Botafogo FR L 2019-10-13 SE Palmeiras 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2019-10-09 Botafogo FR 3–1 Goiás EC W

Cruzeiro EC Form

2019-11-01 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2019-10-27 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 Fortaleza EC D 2019-10-19 SC Corinthians Paulista 1–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2019-10-17 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC W 2019-10-13 Chapecoense AF 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2019-10-10 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Fluminense FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.57 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC 74% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR35% Draw26% Cruzeiro EC39%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.16
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
61%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
65%
Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR28% Draw43% Cruzeiro EC29%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6%
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 18% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 18% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 11% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
22% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.