Statistical Prediction
Based on xG from last 5+ matches
Over / Under 2.5
41%
Over
59%
Under
Both Score
46%
Yes
54%
No
Most Likely Scores
1-0
13%
1-1
13%
0-0
10%
xG Profile (5 home / 9 away matches)
Botafogo
xG 1.5 · xGA 0.97
+1.3 vs xG
Cruzeiro
xG 0.96 · xGA 1.23
-0.07 vs xG
Statistical model based on expected goals (xG). For informational purposes only.
Botafogo vs Cruzeiro — Serie A 2026
Serie A·2026📍Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos- Date
- Aug 3, 2025, 7:00 PM
- Tournament
- Serie A · Serie A · Regular Season - 18
- Venue
- Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro
Season form
Both teams' recent trends — not a prediction for this match.
Botafogo
Over / Under 2.5
- Over 2.52560%
- Under 2.51740%
Both teams scored
- Yes2457%
- No1843%
Cruzeiro
Over / Under 2.5
- Over 2.52147%
- Under 2.52453%
Both teams scored
- Yes2453%
- No2147%
Probable lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed ~1 hour before kickoff
Head to Head
Palmeiras
Flamengo
Fluminense
Atletico Paranaense
RB Bragantino
Bahia
Coritiba
Sao Paulo
Atletico-MG
Corinthians
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
Vitoria
Internacional
Santos
Gremio
Vasco DA Gama
Remo
Mirassol
Chapecoense-scIf points are equal: 1. Goal difference 2. Goals scored 3. Head-to-head
P = Played · W = Won · D = Drawn · L = Lost · GF = Goals for · GA = Goals against · GD = Goal difference · Pts = Points
Botafogo host Cruzeiro on Sunday, 3 August 2025 at 19:00. The match is part of the Serie A 2026/2027 season.
Serie A: Botafogo 0–2 Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro beat Botafogo 2-0 in Serie A on August 3, 2025.
The match was played at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro.