Sunday , 16 August 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 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
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 Sao 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
#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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Botafogo FR is hosting Cruzeiro EC for another epic battle.
  • 4' Marcal picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 9' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Botafogo FR needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 13' Magnificent from Lucas Halter! That is 10 goals in 376 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 18' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Matheus Henrique has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 23' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. William made 471 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 31' A moment of madness from William on 31 minutes earns him a card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 36' Igor Jesus has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 2 goals to his name this season.
  • 37' A goal from the Argentina international Lautaro Diaz! He fires home on 37 to make it 1-1!
  • 42' 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 Cassio suffering a number of foals already.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Matheus Henrique. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Marcal as he leaves the pitch. Luiz Henrique steps in for Botafogo FR.
  • 51' Lucas Silva, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 56' Walace is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cruzeiro EC tonight.
  • 60' The Cruzeiro EC manager makes a substitution. Kaio Jorge departs to be replaced by Arthur Gomes.
  • 65' The 32-year-old Lucas Romero has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 68' The Botafogo FR manager makes a substitution. Tche Tche departs to be replaced by Gregore.
  • 72' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Cassio.
  • 74' Allan was booked on 74.
  • 75' Walace is replacing Lucas Romero for the Cruzeiro EC side.
  • 77' GOAL! Alvaro Barreal fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 81' The crowd applauds Damian Suarez as he leaves the pitch. Kaue steps in for Botafogo FR.
  • 86' Ramiro has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alvaro Barreal on 86 minute.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Marlon gets a card.
  • 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
Luiz Fernando 1
Lautaro Diaz 1
Edilson 1
Gabriel Pereira 1
Luiz Fernando 1
Caca 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 Sao 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
1.39 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC 73% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR32% Draw27% Cruzeiro EC41%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
60%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
68%
Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR25% Draw45% Cruzeiro EC30%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.6%
0 – 1
7.3%
0 – 0
6.9%
0 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 17% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 20% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
26% ✗

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