Cruzeiro EC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cruzeiro EC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Mineirao.
- Cruzeiro EC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 17 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 03 May | CA Mineiro | H | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Apr | Clube do Remo | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 May | CA Mineiro | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 May | Clube do Remo | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Apr | SC Internacional | H | 2–2 | D |
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)
H2H (14 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
12%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
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 |
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matheus Pereira | 2 |
| Christian | 2 |
| Lucas Silva | 1 |
| Papagaio | 1 |
| Rafael Silva | 1 |
| Dede | 1 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 1 |
| Dede | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
1.7
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.61
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Cruzeiro EC or Botafogo FR 76% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 3.31
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
69%
Draw or Botafogo FR
56%
Cruzeiro EC or Botafogo FR
76%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
5.5%
2 – 0
5.3%
0 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
21%
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
19%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.