Wednesday , 30 September 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 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
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
#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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Botafogo FR to score. At the same time, Cruzeiro EC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 4' Marcal is having his name booked by the referee on 4.
  • 9' The home supporters are growing impatient. Botafogo FR must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 13' Lucas Halter makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Botafogo FR are in front.
  • 18' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 23' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 28' Brazil international John has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 31' That is a card for Cruzeiro EC. William will be fuming at that decision.
  • 36' A quiet spell here at Engenhao. Cruzeiro EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 37' Against the run of play, Lautaro Diaz has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 42' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Ramiro has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 45' That looks like a foul for a card for Matheus Henrique.
  • 46' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Marcal by Luiz Henrique on 46 minute.
  • 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Botafogo FR and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 60' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Kaio Jorge by Arthur Gomes on 60 minute.
  • 65' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cassio is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 68' Botafogo FR make a change. Tche Tche trudges off to be replaced by Gregore on 68 minutes.
  • 72' A moment of madness from Cassio on 72 minutes earns him a card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 74' The referee has no hesitation. Allan is booked for Botafogo FR — card on 74.
  • 75' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Lucas Romero is withdrawn and Walace gets his opportunity.
  • 77' Alvaro Barreal has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 77 minutes.
  • 81' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kaue is hanging Damian Suarez on the field on 81 minute.
  • 86' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ramiro is hanging Alvaro Barreal on the field on 86 minute.
  • 90' The referee shows Cruzeiro EC player a card on 90.
  • Cruzeiro EC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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
Edilson 1
Gabriel Pereira 1
Luiz Fernando 1
Caca 1
Ederson 1
Marcal 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
1.24 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC 73% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR29% Draw27% Cruzeiro EC44%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
56%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
71%
Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR22% Draw45% Cruzeiro EC33%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 2
7.4%
0 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 16% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 55% — 45%
+1 55% 21% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
30% ✗

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