Thursday , 2 July 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Cruzeiro EC
3 – 2
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sun 14 Apr 2024 · 20:00 UTC Mineirao 20,701 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 5' Tiquinho Soares
Lucas Silva 20' 1–1
Rafael Silva 65' 2–1
2–2 83' Danilo Barbosa
Papagaio 90+1' 3–2
Y 27' Gregore
Arthur Gomes 31' Y
Y 36' Junior Santos
Ze Ivaldo 36' Y
Rafael Silva 66' Y
R 72' Alexander Barboza
Y 84' Danilo Barbosa
Papagaio 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Mineirao.

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

6
7
1
Cruzeiro EC 14 games · Avg 2.0 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
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 2019-07-14 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Apr Botafogo FR H 3–2 W
07 Dec SE Palmeiras H 1–1 D
03 Dec Botafogo FR A 0–0 D
30 Nov CA Paranaense H 1–1 D
28 Nov Goiás EC A 1–0 W
22 Nov CR Vasco da Gama H 2–2 D
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Apr Cruzeiro EC A 2–3 L
11 Apr LDU de Quito A 0–1 L
03 Apr CDP Junior FC H 1–3 L
14 Mar RB Bragantino A 1–1 D
07 Mar RB Bragantino H 2–1 W
29 Feb Club Aurora H 6–0 W

Season Stats

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

Key Stats

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

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

Goal Timing (This Season)

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
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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Christian 5 G 3 A
Kaio Jorge 4 G
Matheus Pereira 3 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A
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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Mineirao that hosts another battle between Cruzeiro EC and Botafogo FR.
  • 5' Tiquinho Soares is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cruzeiro EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Botafogo FR winning 100% of all matches.
  • 20' Lucas Silva is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 23' A tactical swap from Botafogo FR — Tche Tche on, Marlon Freitas off on 23 minutes.
  • 27' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Gregore.
  • 31' Arthur Gomes picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 36' It’s gonna be a card for Junior Santos.
  • 41' 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 Matheus Pereira suffering a number of foals already.
  • 46' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hugo Flahaut is hanging Marcal on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' Bastos has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 30 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 56' Cruzeiro EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 60' Jeffinho makes way for Jefferson Savarino at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Botafogo FR.
  • 65' Rafael Silva is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 66' Rafael Silva was booked on 66.
  • 67' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Bastos is replaced by Alexander Barboza.
  • 68' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Ramiro has done his job and it is now time for Jose Cifuentes to step up.
  • 69' Rafael Silva makes way for Papagaio at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
  • 72' Alexander Barboza was booked on 72.
  • 75' Botafogo FR make a change. Gregore trudges off to be replaced by Danilo Barbosa on 75 minutes.
  • 76' Oscar Romero has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tiquinho Soares on 76 minute.
  • 78' Lucas Silva makes way for Mateus Vital at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
  • 82' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Matheus Pereira is replaced by Gabriel Veron.
  • 83' What a strike from Danilo Barbosa! The score is 2-2.
  • 84' Controversy at the stadium! Danilo Barbosa argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 89' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against Botafogo FR's 4-4-2 shape.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Papagaio gets a card.
  • 90' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Lucas Romero by Joao Marcelo on 90 minute.
  • With this win, Cruzeiro EC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Seabra

Botafogo FR Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matheus Pereira 2
Christian 2
Edilson 1
Luiz Fernando 1
Caca 1
Marcal 1
Ederson 1
Alex Telles 1

Head to Head

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 2019-07-14 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Botafogo FR

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 3–2 Botafogo FR W 2023-12-07 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 SE Palmeiras D 2023-12-03 Botafogo FR 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2023-11-30 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 CA Paranaense D 2023-11-28 Goiás EC 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-11-22 Cruzeiro EC 2–2 CR Vasco da Gama D

Botafogo FR Form

2024-04-14 Cruzeiro EC 3–2 Botafogo FR L 2024-04-11 LDU de Quito 1–0 Botafogo FR L 2024-04-03 Botafogo FR 1–3 CDP Junior FC L 2024-03-14 RB Bragantino 1–1 Botafogo FR D 2024-03-07 Botafogo FR 2–1 RB Bragantino W 2024-02-29 Botafogo FR 6–0 Club Aurora W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.83 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC49% Draw24% Botafogo FR27%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.34
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
72%
Draw or Botafogo FR
51%
Cruzeiro EC or Botafogo FR
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC33% Draw42% Botafogo FR25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
5.9%
1 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 0
5%
0 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 14% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 20% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 16% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 9% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
23% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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