Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Predictions

Cruzeiro vs Botafogo is scheduled for kick off on 26 July, at 19:00. The game is set to take place at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, with Davi de Oliveira Lacerda officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Cruzeiro and 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 triumph over Santos, Botafogo have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Cruzeiro on their home ground.

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 33 goals with 92 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.