Cruzeiro vs Botafogo โ€” Serie A Match Preview

Cruzeiro face Botafogo in Serie A, kicking off on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 07:00 PM UTC.

Cruzeiro sit 13th in the Serie A table with 24 points from 18 games (6W 6D 6L), while Botafogo are 9th with 25 points (7W 4D 7L).

Recent Form

Cruzeiro recent form: LWDWW. L 1-3 vs Gremio (A, 2026-07-12). W 2-0 vs Defensor Sporting (H, 2026-07-04). D 1-1 vs Fluminense (H, 2026-05-31). W 4-0 vs Barcelona SC (H, 2026-05-29). W 2-1 vs Chapecoense-sc (H, 2026-05-24).

Botafogo recent form: WLWDW. W 2-1 vs Santos (H, 2026-07-16). L 1-2 vs Bahia (A, 2026-05-30). W 3-1 vs Caracas FC (A, 2026-05-27). D 1-1 vs Sao Paulo (A, 2026-05-23). W 3-0 vs Independiente Petrolero (A, 2026-05-21).

Serie A League Table

Serie A League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Palmeiras1812513013+1741
2Flamengo1710433116+1534
3Fluminense199552924+532
4RB Bragantino199372620+630
5Atletico Paranaense189362418+630
6Bahia188552723+429
7Coritiba187562424026
8Sao Paulo187472320+325
9Botafogo187473332+125
10Vitoria187472225-325
11Atletico-MG187382223-124
12Corinthians186661819-124
13Cruzeiro186662428-424
14Internacional185672122-121
15Santos195682731-421
16Gremio195682125-421
17Vasco DA Gama195592230-820
18Mirassol185492025-519
19Remo184682129-818
20Chapecoense-sc1816111735-189

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, Cruzeiro have won 4 times, Botafogo have won 1 times, and 5 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 2.6 goals per game. Both teams scored in 30% of H2H meetings.

  • 2026-01-30: Botafogo 4-0 Cruzeiro (Serie A)
  • 2025-12-04: Cruzeiro 2-2 Botafogo (Serie A)
  • 2025-08-03: Botafogo 0-2 Cruzeiro (Serie A)
  • 2024-07-28: Botafogo 0-3 Cruzeiro (Serie A)
  • 2024-04-14: Cruzeiro 3-2 Botafogo (Serie A)

Season Statistics

Cruzeiro: 2 Goals Scored (Avg), 1 Goals Conceded (Avg), 2 Clean Sheets, 60% BTTS Rate.

Botafogo: 2 Goals Scored (Avg), 1 Goals Conceded (Avg), 1 Clean Sheets, 80% BTTS Rate.

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About Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Match

Competition

Serie A

Brazil

Kick-off

Sunday, July 26, 2026

19:00 (local time)

Cruzeiro face Botafogo in Serie A, kicking off on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 19:00. Cruzeiro sit 13th in the table with 24 points, while Botafogo are 9th with 25 points. Cruzeiro's recent form reads LWDWW while Botafogo come into this game in WLWDW form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

Cruzeiro
4
5
1
Botafogo
4 Wins5 Draws1 Win

2.6

Avg Goals Per Match

15 - 11

Total Goals H2H

30%

Both Teams Scored

50%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Botafogo4 - 0Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro2 - 2Botafogo
Botafogo0 - 2Cruzeiro

Based on the last 10 meetings between Cruzeiro and Botafogo, Cruzeiro have the upper hand with 4 wins compared to Botafogo's 1. Their encounters tend to be high-scoring, averaging 2.6 goals per game. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

2Goals Scored (Avg)2
1Goals Conceded (Avg)1
2
Clean Sheets
1
Clean Sheets
60%
BTTS Rate
80%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Cruzeiro
LWDWW
L1-3vsGremio2026-07-12A
W2-0vsDefensor Sporting2026-07-04H
D1-1vsFluminense2026-05-31H
W4-0vsBarcelona SC2026-05-29H
W2-1vsChapecoense-sc2026-05-24H
Botafogo
WLWDW
W2-1vsSantos2026-07-16H
L1-2vsBahia2026-05-30A
W3-1vsCaracas FC2026-05-27A
D1-1vsSao Paulo2026-05-23A
W3-0vsIndependiente Petrolero2026-05-21A

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Botafogo4 - 0Cruzeiro
2026-01-30 โ€ข Serie A
Cruzeiro2 - 2Botafogo
2025-12-04 โ€ข Serie A
Botafogo0 - 2Cruzeiro
2025-08-03 โ€ข Serie A
Botafogo0 - 3Cruzeiro
2024-07-28 โ€ข Serie A
Cruzeiro3 - 2Botafogo
2024-04-14 โ€ข Serie A
Botafogo0 - 0Cruzeiro
2023-12-03 โ€ข Serie A

Key Markets

Home
1.84
Draw
3.50
Away
4.20
Over 0.5
1.05
Over 1.5
1.30
Over 2.5
1.85
Over 3.5
3.25
Over 4.5
6.25
Under 0.5
9.00

Serie A Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Palmeiras181251+1741
2Flamengo171043+1534
3Fluminense19955+532
4RB Bragantino19937+630
5Atletico Paranaense18936+630
6Bahia18855+429
7Coritiba18756026
8Sao Paulo18747+325
9Botafogo18747+125
10Vitoria18747-325
11Atletico-MG18738-124
12Corinthians18666-124
13Cruzeiro18666-424
14Internacional18567-121
15Santos19568-421
16Gremio19568-421
17Vasco DA Gama19559-820
18Mirassol18549-519
19Remo18468-818
20Chapecoense-sc181611-189

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