Thursday , 2 July 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 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

Head-to-Head

1
7
6
Botafogo FR 14 games · Avg 2.0 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 Grêmio FBPA A 2–0 W
07 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista H 3–0 W

Season Stats

Botafogo FR Cruzeiro EC
#12 Position #11
22 Points 24
17 Played 18
6 / 4 / 7 W / D / L 6 / 6 / 6
31 Scored 24
31 Conceded 28
+0 GD -4
1.29 PPG 1.33
35% Win % 33%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
36% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
12% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Botafogo FR are 12th (22 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ 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
Christian 5 G 3 A
Kaio Jorge 4 G
Matheus Pereira 3 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Engenhao. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 4' The referee calls foul for Marcal. He receives a card.
  • 9' Ramiro needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 13' Goal! Lucas Halter scores his 10 goal in 373 matches.
  • 18' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 23' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 23.
  • 28' The energy levels are beginning to show. Artur Jorge might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 31' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for William.
  • 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Botafogo FR and Cruzeiro EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 37' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Lautaro Diaz makes 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 Marlon suffering a number of foals already.
  • 45' Cruzeiro EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 46' Luiz Henrique gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Marcal and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Botafogo FR and Cruzeiro EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 56' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Cruzeiro EC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 60' The supporters are chanting for Arthur Gomes. He replaces Kaio Jorge on 60 minute.
  • 65' Joao Marcelo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Botafogo FR tonight.
  • 68' Gregore has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tche Tche on 68 minute.
  • 72' Poor challenge from Cassio. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 74' The referee shows Botafogo FR player a card on 74.
  • 75' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Walace comes on to replace Lucas Romero.
  • 77' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Alvaro Barreal makes it 1-2.
  • 81' Damian Suarez makes way for Kaue at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 86' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Alvaro Barreal by Ramiro on 86 minute.
  • 90' That is a card for Cruzeiro EC. Marlon will be fuming at that decision.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Botafogo FR.

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
Christian 2
Matheus Pereira 2
Luiz Fernando 1
Caca 1
Marcal 1
Ederson 1
Alex Telles 1
Lucas Silva 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 Grêmio FBPA 0–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2024-07-07 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 SC Corinthians Paulista W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.57 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC 74% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR35% Draw26% Cruzeiro EC39%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
61%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
65%
Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR28% Draw43% Cruzeiro EC29%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 0–3 not predicted
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
11.2%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
5.6%
1 – 0
5.5%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 18% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 19% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
22% ✗

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