Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Predictions

Cruzeiro vs Botafogo is scheduled for kick off on 25 July, at 00:00. The game is set to take place at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto. This match is bound to be interesting with Cruzeiro currently holding the 11th position in the table 2 points ahead of Botafogo. Cruzeiro have won 3 Brazilian Serie A matches against Botafogo out of the last 5 they have played. After their recent draw with Fluminense, Cruzeiro aims to claim a win. Cruzeiro have won 4 of their last 10 Brazilian Serie A matches at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto. Botafogo's away record stands at 3 victories from 10 games. Following their 2-1 loss to Bahia, Botafogo is determined to bounce back with a win against Cruzeiro.

Goal stats

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

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