Thursday , 2 July 2026

Botafogo FR vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
Botafogo FR
0 – 0
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 3 Dec 2023 · 21:30 UTC Engenhao HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 21' Helibelton Palacios
Danilo Barbosa 32' Y
Gabriel 45' Y
Y 45' Neris
Adryelson 47' Y
Adryelson 50' Y
Diego Costa 89' Y
Y 90' Luciano Castan

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Engenhao.

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
2023-12-03 Botafogo FR 0–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-08-06 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Botafogo FR 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

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Dec Cruzeiro EC H 0–0 D
30 Nov Coritiba FBC A 1–1 D
26 Nov Santos FC H 1–1 D
23 Nov Fortaleza EC A 2–2 D
12 Nov RB Bragantino A 2–2 D
09 Nov Grêmio FBPA H 3–4 L
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Dec Botafogo FR A 0–0 D
30 Nov CA Paranaense H 1–1 D
28 Nov Goiás EC A 1–0 W
22 Nov CR Vasco da Gama H 2–2 D
18 Nov Fortaleza EC A 1–0 W
11 Nov Coritiba FBC A 0–1 L

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' We are underway at Engenhao. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Botafogo FR are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's shape.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cruzeiro EC that had 250 games and scored 211 goals.
  • 15' Brazil international Junior Santos has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Robert is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Botafogo FR.
  • 21' Cruzeiro EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 21.
  • 26' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cruzeiro EC backline.
  • 31' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 32' Danilo Barbosa is having his name booked by the referee on 32.
  • 37' A quiet spell here at Engenhao. Botafogo FR seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 42' Lucas Perri is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Botafogo FR tonight.
  • 45' Gabriel has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Marlon Freitas is replaced by Carlos Alberto.
  • 47' Adryelson was booked on 47.
  • 50' That is a Yellow card for Botafogo FR. Adryelson will be fuming at that decision.
  • 55' Marlon Freitas, a Brazil , has 27 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 60' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Arthur Gomes trudges off to be replaced by Robert on 60 minutes.
  • 62' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 62 minute. Luis Henrique leaves to be changed by Diego Costa.
  • 67' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tiago Retzlaff Nunes will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 68' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Matheus Pereira has done his job and it is now time for Nikao to step up.
  • 73' 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.
  • 78' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Bruno Rodrigues exits the field as Joao Pedro enters on 78.
  • 79' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Lucas Silva exits the field as Joao Marcelo enters on 79.
  • 83' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 83 minute. Gabriel leaves to be changed by Newton.
  • 85' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 85 minute. Junior Santos leaves to be changed by Janderson Costa.
  • 89' Diego Costa is having his name booked by the referee on 89.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Luciano Castan argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tiago Retzlaff Nunes

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paulo Autuori

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matheus Pereira 2
Christian 2
Luiz Fernando 1
Caca 1
Marcal 1
Ederson 1
Alex Telles 1
Lucas Silva 1

Head to Head

2023-12-03 Botafogo FR 0–0 Cruzeiro EC 2023-08-06 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Botafogo FR 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

Botafogo FR Form

2023-12-03 Botafogo FR 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2023-11-30 Coritiba FBC 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2023-11-26 Botafogo FR 1–1 Santos FC D 2023-11-23 Fortaleza EC 2–2 Botafogo FR D 2023-11-12 RB Bragantino 2–2 Botafogo FR D 2023-11-09 Botafogo FR 3–4 Grêmio FBPA L

Cruzeiro EC Form

2023-12-03 Botafogo FR 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2023-11-30 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 CA Paranaense D 2023-11-28 Goiás EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-11-22 Cruzeiro EC 2–2 CR Vasco da Gama D 2023-11-18 Fortaleza EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-11-11 Coritiba FBC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.45 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC 72% + Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR40% Draw28% Cruzeiro EC32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
68%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
60%
Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR29% Draw47% Cruzeiro EC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
3.1%

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 69% — 31%
+1 69% 18% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
29% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
24% ✗

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