Thursday , 2 July 2026

Botafogo FR vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Botafogo FR
0 – 2
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 3 Aug 2025 · 19:00 UTC Estadio Nilton Santos HT 45' · FT 45'
Alexander Barboza 9' Y
Y 26' Christian
Allan 54' Y
Y 61' Kaiki Bruno
Joaquin Correa 75' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Estadio Nilton Santos.

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
2025-08-03 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 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

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Aug Cruzeiro EC H 0–2 L
26 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–1 D
20 Jul SC Recife A 1–0 W
17 Jul EC Vitoria H 0–0 D
12 Jul CR Vasco da Gama A 2–0 W
28 Jun SE Palmeiras A 0–1 L
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Aug Botafogo FR A 2–0 W
27 Jul Ceará SC H 1–2 L
23 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista A 0–0 D
20 Jul EC Juventude H 4–0 W
17 Jul Fluminense FC A 2–0 W
13 Jul Grêmio FBPA H 4–1 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' Temperatures are rising at Estadio Nilton Santos as Botafogo FR face off against Cruzeiro EC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alex Telles, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Nilton Santos with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
  • 9' The referee shows Botafogo FR player a card on 9.
  • 14' Botafogo FR looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 19' Cassio is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Botafogo FR tonight.
  • 23' Christian is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 4 goals this season for the .
  • 26' Christian was booked on 26.
  • 31' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 31 minutes.
  • 36' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 41' Matheus Pereira does the damage! The net is bulging and Cruzeiro EC surge ahead!
  • 46' Kaio Pantaleao makes way for David Loiola at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 51' Botafogo FR have won 352 goals from 341 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 54' Controversy at the stadium! Allan argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 59' Cuiabano gets the nod from Botafogo FR. He replaces Alex Telles and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 61' That is a card for Cruzeiro EC. Kaiki Bruno will be fuming at that decision.
  • 66' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Alvaro Montoro has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 70' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Wanderson trudges off to be replaced by Marquinhos on 70 minutes.
  • 71' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira is hanging Marlon Freitas on the field on 71 minute.
  • 75' Joaquin Correa catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 75.
  • 80' It looks like no one’s ball. Botafogo FR is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 85' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 89' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Carlos Eduardo comes on to replace Matheus Pereira.
  • 90' The Cruzeiro EC manager makes a substitution. Kaio Jorge departs to be replaced by Lautaro Diaz.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Davide Ancelotti

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Jardim

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matheus Pereira 2
Christian 2
Alvaro Barreal 1
Luiz Fernando 1
Lautaro Diaz 1
Edilson 1
Luiz Fernando 1
Caca 1

Head to Head

2025-08-03 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 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

Botafogo FR Form

2025-08-03 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cruzeiro EC L 2025-07-26 Botafogo FR 1–1 SC Corinthians Paulista D 2025-07-20 SC Recife 0–1 Botafogo FR W 2025-07-17 Botafogo FR 0–0 EC Vitoria D 2025-07-12 CR Vasco da Gama 0–2 Botafogo FR W 2025-06-28 SE Palmeiras 1–0 Botafogo FR L

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-08-03 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-07-27 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 Ceará SC L 2025-07-23 SC Corinthians Paulista 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-07-20 Cruzeiro EC 4–0 EC Juventude W 2025-07-17 Fluminense FC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2025-07-13 Cruzeiro EC 4–1 Grêmio FBPA W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.36 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.6 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC 73% + Both teams to score 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR31% Draw27% Cruzeiro EC42%
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
58%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
69%
Botafogo FR or Cruzeiro EC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR24% Draw45% Cruzeiro EC31%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
7.4%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 0
7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 17% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 20% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
26% ✗

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