Artur (90') Oliveira (85') Matheus Martins (76') Oliveira (48')

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Who will win?

Botafogo
X
Cruzeiro
  • Match Ended
  • 90'
    Goal !
    • Artur (Scorer)

    Botafogo take a comfortable 4-0 lead thanks to Artur.

  • 88'
    Substitution
    • Santiago Rodriguez
    • Jordan Barrera

    The home team have replaced Santiago Rodriguez with Jordan Barrera. This is the fifth substitution made today by Martin Anselmi.

  • 85'
    Goal !
    • Danilo Oliveira (Scorer)

    Goal! Danilo Oliveira extends Botafogo lead to 3-0 with a header.

  • 83'
    Yellow Card
    • Kenji

    Kenji is booked for the away team.

  • 81'
    Substitution
    • Alvaro Montoro
    • Nathan Fernandes

    Nathan Fernandes is replacing Alvaro Montoro for the home team.

  • 80'
    Substitution
    • Alex Telles
    • Fernando Marcal

    The home team replace Alex Telles with Fernando Marcal.

  • 79'
    Substitution
    • Lucas Romero
    • Matheus Henrique

    Matheus Henrique is on a sub for Lucas Romero for Cruzeiro.

  • 78'
    Substitution
    • Jonathan
    • Joao Marcelo

    Tite is making the team's fourth substitution at Nilton Santos with Joao Marcelo replacing Jonathan.

  • 77'
    Substitution
    • Gerson
    • Kenji

    Tite (Cruzeiro) is making a third change, with Kenji replacing the possibly injured Gerson.

  • 76'
    Goal !
    • Matheus Martins (Scorer)

    Goal! Matheus Martins extends Botafogo's lead to 2-0.

  • 64'
    Substitution
    • Lucas Silva
    • Christian

    Christian is replacing Lucas Silva for Cruzeiro at Nilton Santos.

  • 63'
    Substitution
    • Allan
    • Artur

    Martin Anselmi (Botafogo) is making a second substitution, with Artur replacing Allan.

  • 62'
    Substitution
    • Arthur Cabral
    • Matheus Martins

    The home team have replaced Arthur Cabral with Matheus Martins. This is the first substitution made today by Martin Anselmi.

  • 56'
    Substitution
    • Wanderson
    • Keny Arroyo

    Cruzeiro make their first substitution with Keny Arroyo replacing Wanderson.

  • 48'
    Goal !
    • Danilo Oliveira (Scorer)

    Goal! Danilo Oliveira gives Botafogo a 1-0 lead in Rio de Janeiro.

  • 45'
    Yellow Card
    • Allan

    At Nilton Santos, Allan has been yellow-carded for the home team.

  • 17'
    Yellow Card
    • Lucas Silva

    Lucas Silva (Cruzeiro) gets a yellow card.

  • Match Started

Line-ups

Botafogo Botafogo
(3-4-3)
(4-2-3-1)
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
22Neto4Ponte28Newton20Barboza2Vitinho25Allan8Oliveira13Telles23Rodriguez19Cabral10Montoro1Cassio23Fagner15Bruno34Jonathan6Kaiki29Romero16Silva10Pereira11Gerson94Wanderson19Jorge
22Neto4Ponte28Newton20Barboza2Vitinho25Allan8Oliveira13Telles23Rodriguez19Cabral10Montoro
Botafogo Botafogo
(3-4-3)
1Cassio23Fagner15Bruno34Jonathan6Kaiki29Romero16Silva10Pereira11Gerson94Wanderson19Jorge
(4-2-3-1)
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
Botafogo Botafogo
Anselmi, Martin
Coach
Substitutes
Matheus Martins 11
62' Out: Arthur Cabral

Artur 7
63' Out: Allan

Fernando Marcal 21
80' Out: Alex Telles

Nathan Fernandes 16
81' Out: Alvaro Montoro

Jordan Barrera 14
88' Out: Santiago Rodriguez
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
Tite
Coach
Substitutes
Keny Arroyo 99
56' Out: Wanderson

Christian 88
64' Out: Lucas Silva

Kenji 70
77' Out: Gerson

Joao Marcelo 43
78' Out: Jonathan

Matheus Henrique 8
79' Out: Lucas Romero

Statistics

Ball possession
Botafogo44%
56% Cruzeiro
Shots
4Off goal35On goal4

1
Shots blocked
7
3
Corner kicks
7
0
Offsides
5
3
Saves
1
9
Fouls
12
1
Yellow cards
2
0
Red cards
0

Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Betting tips

The most common result of matches between Botafogo FR RJ and Cruzeiro EC MG is 0-1. 6 matches have ended with this result.
During the last 20 meetings with Botafogo FR RJ playing at home, Botafogo FR RJ have won 7 times, there have been 7 draws while Cruzeiro EC MG have won 6 times. The goal difference is 30-27 in favour of Cruzeiro EC MG.
During the last 40 meetings, Botafogo FR RJ have won 10 times, there have been 13 draws while Cruzeiro EC MG have won 17 times. The goal difference is 57-45 in favour of Cruzeiro EC MG.
Botafogo FR RJ's last home win against Cruzeiro EC MG was in 2013.
Last season's matches: 0-2 (Botafogo FR RJ at home) and 2-2 (Cruzeiro EC MG at home).
Botafogo FR RJ have won 5 home matches in a row.
Botafogo FR RJ haven't lost in any of their last 6 home matches.
Botafogo FR RJ have scored at least one goal for 8 consecutive matches.
Botafogo FR RJ wins 1st half in 31% of their matches, Cruzeiro EC MG in 39% of their matches.
Botafogo FR RJ wins 31% of halftimes, Cruzeiro EC MG wins 39%.
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Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Predictions

Full-time result1x2
Probability46%26%28%
Odds2.433.2
Correct Score1-02-12-0
Probability11%9%8%
Odds71011
Over/Under 2.5OverUnder
Probability72%28%
Odds2.31.6
BTTSYesNo
Probability52%48%
Odds1.951.8
Odds data provided by: Bet365

Head to head

Botafogo
Matches:  11
Cruzeiro
9%
Wins: 1
55%
Draws: 6
36%
Wins: 4
Recent meetings
  1. Flag BRABrasileiro Serie A
    29 Jan 2026
    BotafogoBotafogo
    4 : 0
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  2. Flag BRABrasileiro Serie A
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    CruzeiroCruzeiro
    2 : 2
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  3. Flag BRABrasileiro Serie A
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    27 Jul 2024
    BotafogoBotafogo
    0 : 3
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  5. Flag BRABrasileiro Serie A
    14 Apr 2024
    CruzeiroCruzeiro
    3 : 2
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Form

BotafogoBotafogo
  1. Flag BRABrasileiro Serie A
    4 Feb 2026
    Gremio
    5 : 3
    Botafogo
  2. Flag BRACarioca
    1 Feb 2026
    Botafogo
    0 : 1
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  3. Flag BRABrasileiro Serie A
    29 Jan 2026
    Botafogo
    4 : 0
    Cruzeiro
  4. Flag BRABrasileiro Serie A
    7 Dec 2025
    Botafogo
    4 : 2
    Fortaleza
  5. Flag BRABrasileiro Serie A
    4 Dec 2025
    Cruzeiro
    2 : 2
    Botafogo
CruzeiroCruzeiro
  1. Flag BRABrasileiro Serie A
    29 Jan 2026
    Botafogo
    4 : 0
    Cruzeiro
  2. Flag BRACopa do Brasil
    14 Dec 2025
    Corinthians
    1 : 2
    Cruzeiro
  3. Flag BRACopa do Brasil
    10 Dec 2025
    Cruzeiro
    0 : 1
    Corinthians
  4. Flag BRABrasileiro Serie A
    7 Dec 2025
    Santos FC SP
    3 : 0
    Cruzeiro
  5. Flag BRABrasileiro Serie A
    4 Dec 2025
    Cruzeiro
    2 : 2
    Botafogo

Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Standings

PosTeamWDLMPts
6Sao Paulo11024
7Botafogo10123
8Gremio10123
...
19Coritiba00110
20Cruzeiro00110

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