Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Betting Tips - Brasileirão Serie A
Brazil - Brasileirão Serie A
New customers only | Commercial content | 18+ age limit | T&Cs apply
by Nella Wagah | in Football Predictions
A bit of concern is creeping into Cruzeiro’s season after their last three outings. Things aren’t about to get easy, as they are faced with an away trip to Botafogo for a Serie A match. Read on for our overview and a prediction below.
Botafogo’s last win against Cruzeiro dates back to over a decade ago. However, they have reason to believe they will end the poor run in this fixture. Estrela Solitaria are on a five-match unbeaten streak heading into this encounter.
They are coming off a 2-0 win against Bragantino in the Brazilian Cup. That was their third win in five matches and the second time they scored more than a goal in the last five matches.
The hosts are also on eight unbeaten matches in Serie A and have kept six clean sheets in the process.
Cruzeiro have gone on a slump in recent times, and this has also seen them deposed at the league summit by Flamengo. The visitors are coming off a 0-0 draw with CRB in the Brazilian Cup.
That result, while extending their good defensive performances, marked a second time in three matches that they failed to score. It was also their third straight winless outing.
Earlier they suffered a 2-1 loss to Ceara in the league. Ahead of this match, Cruzeiro have managed just a point from a possible six in the last two matches.
Limited Offer. Currently at Stake
Botafogo v Cruzeiro Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.13 | 3.15 | 3.65 |
|
|
2.26 | 3.25 | 3.52 |
|
|
2.23 | 3.16 | 3.48 |
|
|
2.18 | 3.2 | 3.56 |
|
|
2.2 | 3.2 | 3.5 |
|
What is the prediction for the football match between Botafogo and Cruzeiro?
Our prediction for the Botafogo vs Cruzeiro match is: Both teams to score – NO.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 03/08/2025 between Botafogo and Cruzeiro in Brasileirão Serie A :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 34% for a win of Botafogo against Cruzeiro with odds of 2.35 at Betobet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Botafogo vs Cruzeiro is 33.7% with odds of 3.25 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 32.3% chance ⭐ for a win of Cruzeiro vs Botafogo with odds of 3.65 at Stake.
Botafogo - Cruzeiro Prediction and Best Odds:
| Botafogo Cruzeiro Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Botafogo wins | 34% | 2.35 at Betobet |
| Under 2.5 | 64.18% | 2.23 at 1xbet |
| Both Team To Score: No | 76.67% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Botafogo | 15.48% | 5.5 at Bet365 |
Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Form
Botafogo and Cruzeiro's standings in the Brasileirão Serie A
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3
|
70 | 38 | 19 | 13 | 6 | +24 |
|
6
|
63 | 38 | 17 | 12 | 9 | +20 |
Botafogo and Cruzeiro Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Jul 2025 - Copa do Brasil
26 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
20 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
16 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
12 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
28 Jun 2025 - Club World Cup
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Jul 2025 - Copa do Brasil
26 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
16 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
15 Jun 2025 - Club World Cup
4 Jun 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
27 May 2025 - Copa Libertadores
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
12 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
28 Jun 2025 - Club World Cup
23 Jun 2025 - Club World Cup
19 Jun 2025 - Club World Cup
1 Jun 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Jul 2025 - Copa do Brasil
27 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
23 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
20 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
17 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
13 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Jul 2025 - Copa do Brasil
27 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
20 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
13 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
6 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
17 Jul 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
12 Jun 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
25 May 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
22 May 2025 - Copa do Brasil
11 May 2025 - Brasileirão Serie A
Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
50 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
27 Jul 2024 - Brasileirão Serie A
14 Apr 2024 - Brasileirão Serie A
3 Dec 2023 - Brasileirão Serie A
6 Aug 2023 - Brasileirão Serie A
12 Oct 2021 - Brasileirão Série B
31 Oct 2019 - Brasileirão Serie A
Botafogo against Cruzeiro Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
L. Linck
DefenderM. Ponte
F. Marcal
Cuiabano
D. Ricardo
S. Rodriguez
D. Santos
Huguinho
Newton
Matheus Martins
G. Mastriani
J. Correa
L. Aragao
DefenderK. Prates
Jonathan
MidfielderWalace
M. Gamarra
Carlos Eduardo
M. Henrique
Marquinhos
L. Diaz
G. Barbosa
Y. Bolasie
Kenji
Missing players
Bastos
Most goals and assists
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
A. Telles
(5 Goals)
,
Artur
(5 Goals)
,
Cuiabano
(5 Goals)
,
F. Marcal
(5 Goals)
K. Jorge
(21 Goals)
Artur
(4 Assists)
,
M. Freitas
(4 Assists)
,
A. Telles
(4 Assists)
, 
S. Rodriguez
(4 Assists)
K. Jorge
(7 Assists)
Botafogo - Cruzeiro Key Points
- Botafogo have four clean sheets in their last five matches.
- Both sides scored in only three of Cruzeiro’s last 10 games.
- In four of their last five matches, Cruzeiro managed clean sheets.
- At least one side failed to score in seven of Botafogo’s last eight matches.
- Botafogo are the second best defensively in Serie A.
Limited Offer. Currently at Stake
Our Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Prediction
Cruzeiro will hope to kickstart their season here after dropping five points in their last two league matches. The distraction in the cup game didn’t help much either. The visitors have lost their spot at the top of the table courtesy of this slump.
It will further work against them that the team on top has a game in hand. Meanwhile, Botafogo can be stubborn opponents, and with both coming on strong defensive records, we will delve into the goals market. Our prediction for Botafogo v Cruzeiro is: Both teams to score – NO.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Botafogo Cruzeiro
| Botafogo vs Cruzeiro | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botafogo wins | 2.3 | 2.35 | +2.2% |
| Draw | 3.2 | 3.25 | +1.6% |
| Cruzeiro wins | 2.95 | 3.65 | +23.7% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Botafogo is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 2.2% since opening
- The probability of this result was 43.5% and is now 42.6% (-0.9%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
