Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Prediction

20:00 26 Jul 2026
Home1.68
Draw3.600
Away4.750
Prediction: Home & Over 2.5
Odds: 3.28
Correct Score Prediction: 2:1
Stake: 7

Cruzeiro Last Games

In the last 10 games Cruzeiro has won 7 times, they have lost 0 times, and it has ended in a draw 3 times.

Win 7Draw 3Lose 0

Botafogo Last Games

In the last 10 games Botafogo has won 5 times, they have lost 3 times, and it has ended in a draw 2 times.

Win 5Draw 2Lose 3

Cruzeiro Over 2.5 Goals

In Cruzeiro last 10 games there have been over 2.5 goals 5 matches and under 2.5 goals in the other 5 matches.

Over 50%Under 50%
Over
Under

Botafogo Over 2.5 Goals

In Botafogo last 10 games there have been over 2.5 goals 7 matches and under 2.5 goals in the other 3 matches.

Over 70%Under 30%
Over
Under

Cruzeiro

Cruzeiro score 19 goals in the last 10 games. Cruzeiro has managed to score an average of 1.9 goals per match. Cruzeiro has also conceded 7 goals in the same period. This gives us an average of 0.7 conceded goals per match.

Scored 19 goalsConceded 7 goals
Scored
19
Conceded
7

Botafogo

Botafogo score 17 goals in the last 10 games. Botafogo has managed to score an average of 1.7 goals per match. Botafogo has also conceded 12 goals in the same period. This gives us an average of 1.2 conceded goals per match.

Scored 17 goalsConceded 12 goals
Scored
17
Conceded
12

Cruzeiro Home Results

In the last 10 home games Cruzeiro has won 7 times, they have lost 2 times, and it has ended in a draw 1 time.

Win 7Draw 1Lose 2

Botafogo Away Results

In the last 10 away games Botafogo has won 5 times, they have lost 3 times, and it has ended in a draw 2 times.

Win 5Draw 2Lose 3

H2H

Date Match League Result
30.01.26 Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Serie A 4 - 0
04.12.25 Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Serie A 2 - 2
03.08.25 Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Serie A 0 - 2
28.07.24 Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Serie A 0 - 3
14.04.24 Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Serie A 3 - 2
03.12.23 Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Serie A 0 - 0
06.08.23 Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Serie A 0 - 0
13.10.21 Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Serie B 0 - 0

Cruzeiro Last Results

Date Match League Result
23.07.26Internacional vs Cruzeiro Serie A 1 : 2
12.07.26Gremio vs Cruzeiro Friendlies Clubs 1 : 3
04.07.26Cruzeiro vs Defensor Sporting Friendlies Clubs 2 : 0
01.06.26Cruzeiro vs Fluminense Serie A 1 : 1
29.05.26Cruzeiro vs Barcelona SC CONMEBOL Libertadores 4 : 0

Botafogo Last Results

Date Match League Result
16.07.26Botafogo vs Santos Serie A 2 : 1
30.05.26Bahia vs Botafogo Serie A 2 : 1
27.05.26Caracas FC vs Botafogo CONMEBOL Sudamericana 1 : 3
23.05.26Sao Paulo vs Botafogo Serie A 1 : 1
21.05.26Independiente Petrolero vs Botafogo CONMEBOL Sudamericana 0 : 3

Serie A Table

#TeamMPWDLGOALSPT
1 Palmeiras 19 13 5 1 33:14 44
2 Flamengo 18 11 4 3 35:16 37
3 Atletico Paranaense 19 10 3 6 26:19 33
4 Fluminense 19 9 5 5 29:24 32
5 RB Bragantino 19 9 3 7 26:20 30
6 Bahia 19 8 6 5 28:24 30
7 Cruzeiro 19 7 6 6 26:29 27
8 Coritiba 19 7 5 7 25:27 26
9 Sao Paulo 19 7 4 8 24:22 25
10 Botafogo 18 7 4 7 33:32 25
11 Atletico-MG 19 7 4 8 23:24 25
12 Vitoria 18 7 4 7 22:25 25
13 Corinthians 18 6 6 6 18:19 24
14 Internacional 19 5 6 8 22:24 21
15 Santos 19 5 6 8 27:31 21
16 Gremio 19 5 6 8 21:25 21
17 Vasco DA Gama 19 5 5 9 22:30 20
18 Mirassol 18 5 4 9 20:25 19
19 Remo 18 4 6 8 21:29 18
20 Chapecoense-sc 19 1 6 12 17:39 9

 

Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Prediction Analysis

The Cruzeiro vs Botafogo prediction for 26 Jul 2026 is based on recent form, scoring trends, defensive numbers, home and away results, available odds and the wider context of the Brazil Serie A fixture. This page brings together the main match details in one place so users can compare the expected score, betting tip and team statistics before the game starts.

When analysing this fixture, recent performance is one of the most important indicators. The form of Cruzeiro and Botafogo helps show how consistent both teams have been, how often they score, how often they concede, and whether their recent results support the prediction shown on this page.

Home and away performance also plays an important role in this match preview. Cruzeiro will try to use the advantage of the fixture conditions, while Botafogo will look for ways to stay organised, control key moments and create scoring chances. These details are especially relevant when comparing the expected score with the odds available before kick-off.

The goal statistics on this page can help users understand whether the match is more likely to be open or balanced. Scoring averages, goals conceded, over 2.5 goals trends and both teams attacking patterns all provide useful context. A team with strong attacking numbers may still face problems if its defensive record is poor, while a disciplined defensive side can make a fixture harder to predict.

H2H information and league table data, when available, add another layer to the analysis. Previous meetings between Cruzeiro and Botafogo can reveal recurring patterns, but they should always be read together with current form, squad situation, motivation and the competitive position of both teams in Brazil Serie A.

The prediction shown above should not be treated as a guaranteed outcome. Football predictions are built from probabilities, not certainty. The aim is to provide a clear and useful match analysis that explains why one result, scoreline or betting angle may have more value than another based on the available data.

For this Brazil Serie A match, the most relevant factors are team consistency, recent attacking output, goals conceded, home and away performance, odds movement and the way both teams have performed in comparable fixtures. By combining these elements, users can get a more complete view of the Cruzeiro vs Botafogo prediction before making their own final judgement.