Saturday , 14 November 2026

Botafogo FR vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Botafogo FR
0 – 3
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 28 Jul 2024 · 00:30 UTC Engenhao 19,349 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 13' Lucas Halter og
0–2 37' Lautaro Diaz
0–3 77' Alvaro Barreal
Marcal 4' Y
Y 31' William
Y 45' Matheus Henrique
Y 72' Cassio
Allan 74' Y
Y 90' Marlon

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
2024-07-28 Botafogo FR 0–3 Cruzeiro EC 2024-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 3–2 Botafogo FR 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

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jul Cruzeiro EC H 0–3 L
24 Jul São Paulo FC A 2–2 D
20 Jul SC Internacional H 1–0 W
18 Jul SE Palmeiras H 1–0 W
12 Jul EC Vitoria A 1–0 W
07 Jul CA Mineiro H 3–0 W
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jul Botafogo FR A 3–0 W
24 Jul EC Juventude H 2–0 W
21 Jul SE Palmeiras A 0–2 L
13 Jul RB Bragantino H 2–1 W
10 Jul Gremio FBPA A 2–0 W
07 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista H 3–0 W

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' The game is set. Cruzeiro EC kicks off things out of here…
  • 4' Marcal was booked on 4.
  • 9' Bastos needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 12 Yellow cards this season.
  • 13' What composure from Lucas Halter! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 18' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joao Marcelo, as he is very good at scoring at Engenhao with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 28' Damian Suarez is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Botafogo FR so far.
  • 31' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a card on 31.
  • 36' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Botafogo FR winning 100% of all matches.
  • 37' A goal from the Argentina international Lautaro Diaz! He fires home on 37 to make it 1-1!
  • 42' Brazil international Lucas Silva has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a card on 45.
  • 46' Luiz Henrique gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Marcal and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
  • 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Botafogo FR and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 60' Arthur Gomes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kaio Jorge on 60 minute.
  • 65' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tiquinho Soares made 506 appearances and scored 65 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 68' Tche Tche makes way for Gregore at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 72' Cassio catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 72.
  • 74' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Allan on 74 minutes.
  • 75' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Lucas Romero trudges off to be replaced by Walace on 75 minutes.
  • 77' GOAL! Alvaro Barreal scores on 77. Assisted by Matheus Pereira
  • 81' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Damian Suarez is withdrawn and Kaue gets his opportunity.
  • 86' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Alvaro Barreal exits the field as Ramiro enters on 86.
  • 90' Marlon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Botafogo FR 0-3 Cruzeiro EC.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Moises

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matheus Pereira 2
Christian 2
Tiquinho Soares 1
Dede 1
Danilo Barbosa 1
Edilson 1
Alvaro Barreal 1
Luiz Fernando 1

Head to Head

2024-07-28 Botafogo FR 0–3 Cruzeiro EC 2024-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 3–2 Botafogo FR 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

Botafogo FR Form

2024-07-28 Botafogo FR 0–3 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-07-24 São Paulo FC 2–2 Botafogo FR D 2024-07-20 Botafogo FR 1–0 SC Internacional W 2024-07-18 Botafogo FR 1–0 SE Palmeiras W 2024-07-12 EC Vitoria 0–1 Botafogo FR W 2024-07-07 Botafogo FR 3–0 CA Mineiro W

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-07-28 Botafogo FR 0–3 Cruzeiro EC W 2024-07-24 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 EC Juventude W 2024-07-21 SE Palmeiras 2–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-07-13 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 RB Bragantino W 2024-07-10 Gremio FBPA 0–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2024-07-07 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 SC Corinthians Paulista W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.16 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR27% Draw27% Cruzeiro EC46%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
55%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
73%
Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR20% Draw45% Cruzeiro EC35%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
8.9%
0 – 2
8.1%
0 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
6.4%
1 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
5.2%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 15% 75%
-0.5 25% — 75%
+0.5 52% — 48%
+1 52% 22% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 15% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
32% ✗

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