Saturday , 14 November 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 CR Flamengo 34 76
2 SE Palmeiras 34 73
3 Cruzeiro EC 34 60
4 Fluminense FC 34 57
5 CA Paranaense 34 54
6 EC Bahia 34 53
7 CA Mineiro 34 50
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 São Paulo FC 34 44
11 Botafogo FR 34 42
12 Coritiba FBC 34 42
13 CR Vasco da Gama 33 41
14 Mirassol FC 34 40
15 SC Internacional 34 38
16 EC Vitoria 34 38
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 34 37
18 Gremio FBPA 34 37
19 Clube do Remo 34 29
20 Chapecoense AF 33 21

Head-to-Head

2
7
6
Botafogo FR 15 games · Avg 1.9 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 Gremio 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
#11 Position #3
42 Points 60
34 Played 34
11 / 9 / 14 W / D / L 18 / 6 / 10
46 Scored 55
53 Conceded 48
-7 GD +7
1.24 PPG 1.76
32% Win % 53%

Key Stats

27% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
26% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Botafogo FR are 11th (42 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 3rd (60 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR
0-15
6/6
16-30
3/5
31-45
5/6
46-60
5/5
61-75
4/4
76+
9/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/8
31-45
10/7
46-60
7/2
61-75
8/2
76+
13/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 10 G 2 A
Arthur Cabral 7 G 1 A
Edenilson 6 G 2 A
Matheus Martins 4 G 1 A
Cruzeiro EC
Kaio Jorge 14 G 2 A
Matheus Pereira 9 G 7 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Botafogo FR and Cruzeiro EC get this one started.
  • 5' It’s high time Paulo Autuori made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tiago Retzlaff Nunes might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tiago Retzlaff Nunes will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 20' Robert has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 21' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Helibelton Palacios.
  • 26' It looks like no one’s ball. Botafogo FR is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 31' Luis Henrique has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
  • 32' A moment of madness from Danilo Barbosa on 32 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
  • 37' A quiet spell here at Engenhao. Botafogo FR seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 42' The 26-year-old Joao Marcelo has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Gabriel. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Marlon Freitas as he leaves the pitch. Carlos Alberto steps in for Botafogo FR.
  • 47' Botafogo FR player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 50' Controversy at the stadium! Adryelson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 55' Cruzeiro EC 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.
  • 60' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Arthur Gomes is replaced by Robert on 60 minute.
  • 62' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Luis Henrique has done his job and it is now time for Diego Costa to step up.
  • 67' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their trying to find a way past Cruzeiro EC's compact .
  • 68' Nikao gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Matheus Pereira and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 78' Joao Pedro gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Bruno Rodrigues and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 79' Joao Marcelo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucas Silva on 79 minute.
  • 83' Botafogo FR ring the changes. Gabriel has done his job and it is now time for Newton to step up.
  • 85' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Janderson Costa comes on to replace Junior Santos.
  • 89' A moment of madness from Diego Costa on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Luciano Castan argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

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
Alvaro Barreal 1
Luiz Fernando 1
Lautaro Diaz 1
Edilson 1
Gabriel Pereira 1
Luiz Fernando 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 Gremio 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
3 / 4
1.05 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR32% Draw30% Cruzeiro EC38%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
62%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
68%
Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR21% Draw50% Cruzeiro EC29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
11.3%
1 – 0
8.9%
1 – 2
8.1%
0 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.5%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 17% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 22% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
28% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

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