Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Predictions

Botafogo vs Cruzeiro is scheduled for kick off on 30 January, at 00:30. The game is set to take place at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, with Matheus Delgado Candançan officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Botafogo currently holding the 12th position in the table 2 points behind Cruzeiro. Botafogo have lost 3 Brazilian Serie A matches to Cruzeiro out of the last 5 they have played. After their recent loss to Bahia, Botafogo is determined to redeem themselves. Botafogo have won 3 of their last 8 Brazilian Serie A matches at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos. Cruzeiro's away record stands at 2 victories from 8 games. Following a draw in their last match against Fluminense in the Brazilian Serie A, Cruzeiro is aiming to secure a win against Botafogo.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Botafogo have scored over 1.5 goals in 94% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 94% of games. Their total stands at 31 goals and 86 shots on target this Brazilian Serie A season. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro have scored 24 goals with 85 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 89% of matches but conceded in 78% of games.

In their last 5 head-to-head clashes, Botafogo scored 8 goals while Cruzeiro scored 10 goals. Their last match on 30 January 2026 ended in 4-0 to Botafogo.