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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 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

2
7
6
Botafogo FR 15 games · Avg 1.9 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 Gremio 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
#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)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
19% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
27% Clean Sheets
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Botafogo FR and Cruzeiro EC has kicked off!
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Fabricio Bruno suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' Gustavo Bochecha has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their trying to find a way past Cruzeiro EC's compact .
  • 26' The Brazil Caca breaks the deadlock on 26 minutes. 0-1!
  • 27' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Luiz Fernando.
  • 32' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 32 minutes.
  • 37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 42' Botafogo FR are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Vitinho is replaced by Igor Cassio on 46 minute.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Botafogo FR and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 65' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Leonardo Valencia is replaced by Alex Santana.
  • 69' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Marquinhos Gabriel trudges off to be replaced by Dodo on 69 minutes.
  • 73' The Cruzeiro EC manager makes a substitution. Fred departs to be replaced by Ariel Cabral.
  • 75' Sassa is ready to make an impact after coming on for David at the 75 minute mark.
  • 79' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Gustavo Bochecha exits the field as Vinicius Tanque enters on 79.
  • 84' Botafogo FR have won 353 goals from 344 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Thiago Neves on 85.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Dodo is booked for Cruzeiro EC — Yellow card on 90.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Botafogo FR.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alberto Valentim

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Abel Braga

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Christian 2
Matheus Pereira 2
Caca 1
Ederson 1
Marcal 1
Lucas Silva 1
Alex Telles 1
Papagaio 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 Gremio 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
1.39 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC 73% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR33% Draw27% Cruzeiro EC40%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
60%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
67%
Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR26% Draw45% Cruzeiro EC29%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 1
7.4%
0 – 0
7.3%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 18% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 19% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
26% ✗

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