Wednesday , 30 September 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 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 Sao Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

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
#12 Position #6
35 Points 45
28 Played 28
9 / 8 / 11 W / D / L 13 / 6 / 9
41 Scored 42
45 Conceded 40
-4 GD +2
1.25 PPG 1.61
32% Win % 46%

Key Stats

27% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
21% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Botafogo FR are 12th (35 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (45 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Botafogo FR host Cruzeiro EC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Bruno Rodrigues made 377 appearances and scored 19 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cruzeiro EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cruzeiro EC that had 257 games and scored 222 goals.
  • 21' Controversy at the stadium! Helibelton Palacios argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 26' Rafael Cabral needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 31' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 32' The referee calls foul for Danilo Barbosa. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 37' 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.
  • 42' A quiet spell here at Engenhao. Botafogo FR seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 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' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Adryelson on 47 minutes.
  • 50' The referee has no hesitation. Adryelson is booked for Botafogo FR — Yellow card on 50.
  • 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 60' The whistle greets Arthur Gomes as he departs to be replaced by Robert.
  • 62' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Diego Costa on, Luis Henrique off on 62 minutes.
  • 67' The home supporters are growing impatient. Botafogo FR must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 68' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Matheus Pereira trudges off to be replaced by Nikao on 68 minutes.
  • 73' Arthur Gomes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 78' The whistle greets Bruno Rodrigues as he departs to be replaced by Joao Pedro.
  • 79' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Lucas Silva by Joao Marcelo on 79 minute.
  • 83' Another change for Botafogo FR made on 83 minute. Gabriel leaves to be changed by Newton.
  • 85' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Junior Santos is replaced by Janderson Costa on 85 minute.
  • 89' Controversy at the stadium! Diego Costa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Luciano Castan argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-0.

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
Alex Telles 1
Papagaio 1
Rafael Silva 1
Dede 1
Tiquinho Soares 1
Dede 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
1.13 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR34% Draw30% Cruzeiro EC36%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
64%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
66%
Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR23% Draw50% Cruzeiro EC27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.4%
1 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.3%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 18% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 21% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
29% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗

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