Tuesday , 6 October 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
Cruzeiro EC
0 – 1
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sun 26 Jul 2026 · 19:00 UTC Mineirao HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 41' Gabriel Pereira
Y 26' Warleson
Y 35' Victor Hugo
Fagner 45' Y
Y 45' Nahuel Ferraresi
Jonathan 56' Y
Y 88' Alex Telles
Y 90' Kadir Barria

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Mineirao.

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 28 43
8 Santos FC 28 41
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 Sao Paulo FC 28 36
11 RB Bragantino 28 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

6
7
2
Cruzeiro EC 15 games · Avg 1.9 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2026-07-26 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Botafogo FR 2026-01-30 Botafogo FR 4–0 Cruzeiro EC 2025-12-04 Cruzeiro EC 2–2 Botafogo FR 2025-08-03 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 2024-07-28 Botafogo FR 0–3 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jul Botafogo FR H 0–1 L
23 Jul SC Internacional A 2–1 W
31 May Fluminense FC H 0–0 D
24 May Chapecoense AF H 2–1 W
17 May SE Palmeiras A 1–1 D
10 May EC Bahia A 2–1 W
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jul Cruzeiro EC A 1–0 W
23 Jul EC Vitoria H 0–0 D
16 Jul Santos FC H 2–1 W
30 May EC Bahia A 0–0 D
23 May Sao Paulo FC A 1–1 D
17 May SC Corinthians Paulista H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Cruzeiro EC Botafogo FR
#6 Position #12
45 Points 35
28 Played 28
13 / 6 / 9 W / D / L 9 / 8 / 11
42 Scored 41
40 Conceded 45
+2 GD -4
1.61 PPG 1.25
46% Win % 32%

Key Stats

27% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
18% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

Cruzeiro EC are 6th (45 pts). Botafogo FR are 12th (35 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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
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

Top Scorers (This Season)

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
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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Cruzeiro EC launch into their encounter with Botafogo FR.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. Fabricio Bruno has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 20' Botafogo FR fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 25' A quiet spell here at Mineirao. Botafogo FR seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 26' A moment of madness from Warleson on 26 minutes earns him a card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
  • 31' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Botafogo FR that had 352 games and scored 361 goals.
  • 35' That looks like a foul for a card for Victor Hugo.
  • 39' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Luis Sinisterra is withdrawn and Wanderson gets his opportunity.
  • 41' The Brazil Gabriel Pereira breaks the deadlock on 41 minutes. 0-1!
  • 45' Cruzeiro EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 50' It looks like no one’s ball. Cruzeiro EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 55' 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.
  • 56' Jonathan is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
  • 60' The crowd applauds Fabricio Bruno as he leaves the pitch. Joao Marcelo steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 65' Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 33 appearances with only 4 goals this season.
  • 69' Botafogo FR make a change. Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira trudges off to be replaced by Kauan on 69 minutes.
  • 74' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 77' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Fagner is withdrawn and William gets his opportunity.
  • 82' Botafogo FR make a change. Alvaro Montoro trudges off to be replaced by Santiago Rodriguez on 82 minutes.
  • 83' The Botafogo FR manager makes a substitution. Arthur Cabral departs to be replaced by Kadir Barria.
  • 88' Poor challenge from Alex Telles. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 90' Marcal has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alex Telles on 90 minute.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Kadir Barria on 90 minutes earns him a card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
  • Another three points for Botafogo FR.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

Botafogo FR Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Franclim Carvalho

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

2026-07-26 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Botafogo FR 2026-01-30 Botafogo FR 4–0 Cruzeiro EC 2025-12-04 Cruzeiro EC 2–2 Botafogo FR 2025-08-03 Botafogo FR 0–2 Cruzeiro EC 2024-07-28 Botafogo FR 0–3 Cruzeiro EC

Cruzeiro EC Form

2026-07-26 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Botafogo FR L 2026-07-23 SC Internacional 1–2 Cruzeiro EC W 2026-05-31 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Fluminense FC D 2026-05-24 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Chapecoense AF W 2026-05-17 SE Palmeiras 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2026-05-10 EC Bahia 1–2 Cruzeiro EC W

Botafogo FR Form

2026-07-26 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Botafogo FR W 2026-07-23 Botafogo FR 0–0 EC Vitoria D 2026-07-16 Botafogo FR 2–1 Santos FC W 2026-05-30 EC Bahia 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2026-05-23 Sao Paulo FC 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2026-05-17 Botafogo FR 3–1 SC Corinthians Paulista W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.45 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Botafogo FR 71% + Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC40% Draw29% Botafogo FR31%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
68%
Draw or Botafogo FR
60%
Cruzeiro EC or Botafogo FR
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC29% Draw47% Botafogo FR24%
Actual: Botafogo FR win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
8.7%
0 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 20% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 18% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
24% ✗

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