Saturday , 22 August 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 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 22 45
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 Cruzeiro EC 23 36
6 EC Bahia 23 34
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 CA Mineiro 22 32
9 SC Corinthians Paulista 23 32
10 Coritiba FBC 23 31
11 Botafogo FR 22 30
12 EC Vitoria 23 29
13 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
14 Santos FC 22 25
15 Gremio FBPA 22 25
16 SC Internacional 23 24
17 Clube do Remo 23 23
18 Mirassol FC 22 23
19 CR Vasco da Gama 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 22 11

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
#5 Position #11
36 Points 30
23 Played 22
10 / 6 / 7 W / D / L 8 / 6 / 8
32 Scored 35
32 Conceded 34
+0 GD +1
1.57 PPG 1.36
43% Win % 36%

Key Stats

27% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
18% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

Cruzeiro EC are 5th (36 pts). Botafogo FR are 11th (30 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
6/2
46-60
3/1
61-75
4/2
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Kaio Jorge 6 G
Christian 5 G 3 A
Matheus Pereira 5 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' Temperatures are rising at Mineirao as Cruzeiro EC face off against Botafogo FR in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Marcal has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 10' Cruzeiro EC is showing some good football. However, Cruzeiro EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Franclim Carvalho might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 26' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Warleson on 26 minutes.
  • 31' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 35' A moment of madness from Victor Hugo on 35 minutes earns him a card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
  • 39' Wanderson is replacing Luis Sinisterra for the Cruzeiro EC side.
  • 41' A stunning finish from Gabriel Pereira — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 45' Poor challenge from Fagner. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 50' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 55' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. Luis Sinisterra has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 56' The referee has no hesitation. Jonathan is booked for Cruzeiro EC — card on 56.
  • 60' The supporters are chanting for Joao Marcelo. He replaces Fabricio Bruno on 60 minute.
  • 65' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 65.
  • 69' Botafogo FR make a change. Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira trudges off to be replaced by Kauan on 69 minutes.
  • 74' Supporters expect more eagerness from Victor Hugo, as he is very good at scoring at Mineirao with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 77' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — William on, Fagner off on 77 minutes.
  • 82' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Alvaro Montoro is replaced by Santiago Rodriguez.
  • 83' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kadir Barria is hanging Arthur Cabral on the field on 83 minute.
  • 88' Alex Telles was booked on 88.
  • 90' The Botafogo FR manager makes a substitution. Alex Telles departs to be replaced by Marcal.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Botafogo FR player. Kadir Barria gets a card.
  • With this win, Botafogo FR is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

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
Edilson 1
Alvaro Barreal 1
Luiz Fernando 1
Lautaro Diaz 1
Edilson 1
Gabriel Pereira 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
1 / 4
1.36 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32 Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Botafogo FR 71%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC37% Draw29% Botafogo FR34%
Actual: Botafogo FR win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
66%
Draw or Botafogo FR
63%
Cruzeiro EC or Botafogo FR
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC27% Draw47% Botafogo FR26%
Actual: Botafogo FR win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
8.9%
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Botafogo FR covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 19% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 19% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
26% ✗

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