Botafogo 0-2 Cruzeiro final score - 3 August 2025, Brasileirão Serie A

Matheus Delgado Candancan signals a free kick to Cruzeiro in their own half.

Corner awarded to Botafogo.

Cruzeiro make their fourth substitution with Lautaro Diaz replacing Kaio Jorge.

Matheus Delgado Candancan awards Cruzeiro a goal kick.

Botafogo are pushing forward but Jefferson Savarino's finish is wide of the goal.

Botafogo have been awarded a corner by Matheus Delgado Candancan.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Rio de Janeiro.

Throw-in for Botafogo in the half of Cruzeiro.

Leonardo Jardim (Cruzeiro) has taken off Christian who seemed to be grimacing with pain earlier. A possible injury. Matheus Henrique is the replacement.

The away team have replaced Matheus Pereira with Carlos Eduardo. This is the second substitution made today by Leonardo Jardim.

In Rio de Janeiro a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Matheus Delgado Candancan awards the home team a throw-in.

Matheus Delgado Candancan signals a free kick to Cruzeiro in their own half.

Throw-in for Botafogo at Nilton Santos.

Corner awarded to Cruzeiro.

Throw-in Botafogo.

Botafogo will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Cruzeiro.

Christian is back on his feet again.

The match at Nilton Santos has been interrupted briefly for a check on Christian, who is down injured.

Cruzeiro have been awarded a corner by Matheus Delgado Candancan.

Matheus Delgado Candancan signals a free kick to Cruzeiro.

Free kick Cruzeiro.

Throw-in for Botafogo in their own half.

In Rio de Janeiro a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Joaquin Correa (Botafogo) gets a yellow card.

Cruzeiro are whistled for offside.

Throw-in Cruzeiro.

Ball safe as Botafogo is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Matheus Delgado Candancan awards the home team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Cruzeiro at Nilton Santos.

Ball goes out of play for a Cruzeiro goal kick.

Matheus Delgado Candancan signals a free kick to Botafogo.

Botafogo awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Cruzeiro’s Cassio is on his feet again at Nilton Santos.

The home team replace Marlon Freitas with Danilo Oliveira.

Marquinhos is on a sub for Wanderson for Cruzeiro.

Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Cassio for Cruzeiro who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

Goal kick for Cruzeiro at Nilton Santos.

Botafogo are coming forward and Jefferson Savarino gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Throw-in Botafogo.

Throw-in for Cruzeiro in their own half.

Cruzeiro have a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Botafogo.

Can Botafogo get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Cruzeiro's half?

Free kick for Cruzeiro in their own half.

Free kick for Botafogo in their own half.

Kaiki (Cruzeiro) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

The home team have replaced Allan with Newton. This is the fourth substitution made today by Davide Ancelotti.

Davide Ancelotti is making the team's third substitution at Nilton Santos with Joaquin Correa replacing Artur.

Cuiabano is replacing Alex Telles for Botafogo at Nilton Santos.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Rio de Janeiro.

Botafogo's Artur misses with an attempt on goal.

Matheus Delgado Candancan signals a throw-in for Botafogo, close to Cruzeiro's area.

Botafogo awarded a free kick in their own half.

Cruzeiro have been awarded a corner by Matheus Delgado Candancan.

Cruzeiro awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Matheus Delgado Candancan signals a free kick to Cruzeiro in their own half.

Allan for Botafogo has been booked by Matheus Delgado Candancan and will miss the next match due to a suspension.

Ball goes out of play for a Botafogo goal kick.

Cruzeiro's Matheus Pereira breaks free at Nilton Santos. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Corner awarded to Botafogo.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Matheus Delgado Candancan signals a free kick to Cruzeiro in their own half.

Artur gets his shot on target but fails to score for Botafogo.

Throw-in for Cruzeiro at Nilton Santos.

In Rio de Janeiro, Botafogo push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Davide Ancelotti (Botafogo) is making a first substitution, with David Ricardo replacing Kaio.

The first half has been concluded at Nilton Santos.

Cruzeiro have a goal kick.

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

Ball safe as Cruzeiro is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Matheus Delgado Candancan awards Botafogo a goal kick.

Cruzeiro's Christian gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Corner awarded to Cruzeiro.

Cruzeiro awarded a free kick in their own half.

Great finish from Matheus Pereira to give Cruzeiro a 0-2 lead. That's a fine assist from Kaio Jorge.

Botafogo to take a throw-in in Cruzeiro territory.

Cruzeiro's Christian is on target but unsuccessful.

Goal kick for Cruzeiro at Nilton Santos.

Can Botafogo get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Cruzeiro's half?

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Free kick for Cruzeiro in their own half.

Cruzeiro have a goal kick.

Alex Telles of Botafogo gets in a strike, but is off target.

Botafogo have been awarded a corner by Matheus Delgado Candancan.

Cruzeiro drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Free kick for Cruzeiro in their own half.

Botafogo awarded a free kick in their own half.

Christian for Cruzeiro has been booked by Matheus Delgado Candancan and receives a first yellow card.

Matheus Delgado Candancan signals a free kick to Botafogo in their own half.

Goal! The away team take a 0-1 lead through Christian. Kaiki instrumental with a fine assist.

Cruzeiro drives forward and Christian gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Ball goes out of play for a Botafogo goal kick.

Wanderson for Cruzeiro gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Matheus Delgado Candancan signals a free kick to Cruzeiro in their own half.

Botafogo have been awarded a corner by Matheus Delgado Candancan.

Botafogo's Marlon Freitas looks ok and returns to the pitch.

Play has been interrupted briefly in Rio de Janeiro to check on Marlon Freitas, who is grimacing with pain.

Free kick for Botafogo in the half of Cruzeiro.

Free kick for Botafogo in their own half.

Goal kick for Botafogo at Nilton Santos.

Throw-in high up the field for Cruzeiro in Rio de Janeiro.

Alexander Barboza (Botafogo) gets a yellow card. He will be suspended from the next match!

Matheus Delgado Candancan signals a free kick to Cruzeiro just outside Botafogo's area.

Throw-in for Cruzeiro in the half of Botafogo.

Matheus Delgado Candancan awards the home team a throw-in.

Matheus Delgado Candancan signals a Cruzeiro throw-in in Botafogo's half.

Matheus Delgado Candancan awards Botafogo a goal kick.

In Rio de Janeiro Cruzeiro attack through Kaio Jorge. The finish is off target, however.

Cruzeiro awarded a free kick in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Rio de Janeiro.

Botafogo's Alex Telles breaks free at Nilton Santos. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Corner awarded to Cruzeiro.

Both teams didn't concede on their last match.

Botafogo FR RJ's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Cruzeiro EC MG's.

In Brasileiro Serie A, Botafogo FR RJ has better performance than Cruzeiro EC MG.

A year ago, Cruzeiro EC MG were number 6 in the table with 30 points. Now they are number 2 with 34 points.

Botafogo FR RJ scores 1.77 goals when playing at home and Cruzeiro EC MG scores 1 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams haven't won their last match in Brasileiro Serie A.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Botafogo FR RJ and Cruzeiro EC MG is 0.8.

Average number of goals in meetings between Botafogo FR RJ and Cruzeiro EC MG is 1.6.

Botafogo FR RJ scores 0.4 goals in a match against Cruzeiro EC MG and Cruzeiro EC MG scores 1.2 goals against Botafogo FR RJ (on average).

Botafogo FR RJ have won just 0 of their last 5 Brasileiro Serie A games against Cruzeiro EC MG.

Cruzeiro EC MG have lost just 0 of their last 5 Brasileiro Serie A games against Botafogo FR RJ.

In the last 5 meetings Botafogo FR RJ won 0, Cruzeiro EC MG won 2, 3 draws.

Cruzeiro EC MG have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against Botafogo FR RJ (in all competitions).

Cruzeiro EC MG's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Botafogo FR RJ's.

When Cruzeiro EC MG is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Botafogo FR RJ is down 0-1 home, they win 0% of their matches.

When Cruzeiro EC MG leads 0-1 away, they win in 88% of their matches.

When Botafogo FR RJ leads 1-0 at home, they win in 91% of their matches.

On their last meeting Cruzeiro EC MG won by 3 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Cruzeiro EC MG.

Botafogo FR RJ wins 34% of halftimes, Cruzeiro EC MG wins 31%.

Botafogo FR RJ wins 1st half in 34% of their matches, Cruzeiro EC MG in 31% of their matches.

Cruzeiro EC MG have kept a clean sheet in 3 matches in a row.

Alexander Barboza has more yellow cards (5) than any other player at Botafogo FR RJ. Lucas Romero has collected 5 for Cruzeiro EC MG.

Marlon Freitas has assisted the most goals for Botafogo FR RJ with 4. Matheus Pereira is Cruzeiro EC MG's biggest assister (4).

Botafogo FR RJ's home record this season: 4-3-0.

Cruzeiro EC MG haven't scored in 4 of their 8 away matches in Brasileiro Serie A this season.

Botafogo FR RJ haven't scored in 1 of their 7 home matches in Brasileiro Serie A this season.

Cruzeiro EC MG have lost none of their last 7 away matches.

Cruzeiro EC MG haven't lost in their last 5 games.

Botafogo FR RJ haven't lost in any of their last 13 home matches.

Botafogo FR RJ haven't lost in their last 5 games.

Did you know that Cruzeiro EC MG scores 25% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

Did you know that Botafogo FR RJ scores 33% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Last season Cruzeiro EC MG won both games against Botafogo FR RJ (3-2 at home and 3-0 away).

Botafogo FR RJ's last home win against Cruzeiro EC MG was in 2013.

During the last 38 meetings, Botafogo FR RJ have won 10 times, there have been 12 draws while Cruzeiro EC MG have won 16 times. The goal difference is 53-43 in favour of Cruzeiro EC MG.

During the last 19 meetings with Botafogo FR RJ playing at home, Botafogo FR RJ have won 7 times, there have been 7 draws while Cruzeiro EC MG have won 5 times. The goal difference is 28-27 in favour of Cruzeiro EC MG.

The most common result of matches between Botafogo FR RJ and Cruzeiro EC MG is 0-1. 6 matches have ended with this result.