Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 3rd August 2025
Cruzeiro go up against Botafogo RJ on Sunday for a Serie A meeting at Independencia.
While Cruzeiro are chasing the lead in the Serie A after collecting 34 points in 17 rounds, Botafogo RJ trail by 26 points after 15 rounds, leaving them as number 6 in the table.
Botafogo RJ are looking for revenge after succumbing to a disappointing defeat in the last meeting against Cruzeiro. Judging by the odds from the bookmakers, they have a good chance of making it.
Botafogo RJ are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. They scored a steady 14 goals in their previous ten matches, for an average of 1.4 per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents four goals, or an average of 0.4 a game. Furthermore, they fought their way to seven clean sheets in this run.
Cruzeiro travel to their next away match this coming Sunday having performed a tolerable average of 1.9 goals in ten matches. They scored a total of 19 goals, whilst shipping four goals against. An average of 0.4 goals against a game. They hung on to seven clean sheets in this streak.
Cruzeiro beat Botafogo RJ twice in their most recent meetings, as they claimed wins by 3-0 and 3-2, respectively.
Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Prediction
Botafogo RJ Form
Botafogo RJ have gone unbeaten in their previous three matches, which included a 0-0 draw with Vitoria, a 0-1 victory over Sport Recife, and a 1-1 draw with Corinthians. Botafogo RJ claimed three wins in their last six matches at home in the Serie A, while also drawing three but lost none. They scored 12 and conceded five goals.
Ambitions are high for Botafogo RJ, and winning the title is still possible, but they need to raise their level to achieve the highest prize.
Cruzeiro Form
Cruzeiro show a mix of results in their previous three matches. They started well with a 4-0 win against Juventude. Then a 0-0 draw with Corinthians followed before they lost against Ceara with a 1-2 scoreline. Cruzeiro won half their previous six away matches in the Serie A, as well as seeing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored eight goals whilst conceding one.
Cruzeiro were spoken to as contenders for the title in the Serie A this season, and are so far living up to expectations.
Recent history between Botafogo RJ and Cruzeiro suggests the value bet lies with at least one side managing a clean sheet.
Botafogo RJ have taken nine points from their last seven games against teams from the top half of the Serie A table. They won two of these matches with a scoreline of nine goals to six. Cruzeiro scored 11 goals and conceded ten in their last seven games against teams from the top half of the Serie A table. This earned them four wins and 13 points. Botafogo RJ have a record of seven wins, five draws and three defeats in the Serie A this season. Cruzeiro have a record of ten wins, four draws and three defeats in the Serie A.
Top Offers
VIP program. Immediate money withdrawal. Vault feature which makes it easier to control spending.
The “Bet without Risk” Bonus applies exclusively to new players who open a player account at Stake and place the first bet on Sportsbook between $5 and $25. The KYC level2 MUST be verified. Place your first Sports bet and get your money back if your bet is considered “Lost”. The Bonus will be credited within 72 hours after the end of the event and in case your bet is considered lost. T&Cs apply. Gamble Responsibly. GamblingCare.ie. #ad
VIP program. Immediate money withdrawal. Vault feature which makes it easier to control spending.
Bonus only available once to new customers. Min deposit value = $100. Max deposit value = $1000. The 200% bonus will be credited within 24-48 hours of depositing and reviewing the account. The wager attached to the bonus is 40x (deposit + bonus). Bonus can be used across all Sportsbook and Casino games. T&Cs apply. Gamble Responsibly. GamblingCare.ie. #ad
Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Stats
- In 11 of the last 13 Botafogo RJ matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 12 of the last 13 Botafogo RJ matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Botafogo RJ matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Botafogo RJ matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Botafogo RJ matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In 19 of the last 21 Cruzeiro away matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 16 Cruzeiro away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Cruzeiro matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Cruzeiro away matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 4 Cruzeiro away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Squads
Botafogo RJ Squad
Davide Ancelotti will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Cruzeiro from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Serie A this season):
Cristhian Loor (0/0), John Victor (0/15), Leonardo Linck (0/0), Raul (0/0), Alex Telles (2/14), Alexander Barboza (0/10), Bastos (0/0), Cuiabano (2/12), Danilo (0/2), David Ricardo (0/6), Fernando Marcal (0/2), Kadu Santos (0/0), Kaio (0/4), Kaique Pereira (0/0), Kaua Branco (0/0), Mateo Ponte (1/10), Philipe Sampaio (0/0), Serafim (0/0), Vitinho (1/15), Allan (0/8), Danilo (0/0), Huguinho (0/0), Jordan Barrera (0/0), Kauan Lindes (0/1), Kaue (0/0), Marlon Freitas (1/14), Newton (0/5), Santiago Rodriguez (0/10), Alvaro Montoro (0/4), Arthur Cabral (2/4), Artur Guimaraes (2/13), Gonzalo Mastriani (1/7), Jefferson Savarino (2/10), Jeffinho (0/3), Joaquin Correa (0/4), Kayke Queiroz (0/0), Matheus Martins (0/5), Nathan Fernandes (1/9), Nathan Ribeiro (0/0), Rafael Lobato (0/0), Rwan Cruz (0/5).
Cruzeiro Squad
Listed below is the full squad of Cruzeiro players that the manager Leonardo Jardim will choose from for the upcoming game:
Cassio (0/16), Hayran (0/0), Leonardo (0/1), Otavio Costa (0/0), Vitor Lamounier (0/0), Fabricio Bruno (1/16), Fagner (0/9), Janderson (0/0), Joao Marcelo (0/0), Jonathan Jesus (0/6), Kaiki (0/16), Kaua Prates (0/1), Lucas Villalba (1/14), Ruan Santos (0/0), William (0/12), Carlos Eduardo (1/14), Christian Cardoso (2/13), Japa (0/0), Lautaro Diaz (0/4), Lucas Daniel Romero (1/16), Lucas Silva (1/16), Mateo Gamarra (0/2), Matheus Henrique (0/3), Murilo Rhikman (0/0), Nicolas Pontes (0/0), Riquelmy (0/0), Rodriguinho (0/1), Walace (0/7), Yannick Bolasie (0/10), Gabriel Barbosa (4/14), Kaio Jorge (13/16), Kenji (0/0), Marcelo Moreno (0/0), Marquinhos (0/12), Matheus Pereira (2/15), Ruan Indio (0/0), Wanderson (0/16), Wanderson (0/0).
Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Team News
At the time of writing, it looks as if only two players are unavailable for Botafogo RJ, when they prepare for their upcoming assignment. Jefferson Savarino gets a day off from the Botafogo RJ squad, as he serves out a suspension.
Sidelined with an injury, Botafogo RJ can't field Danilo this coming Sunday against Cruzeiro.
Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Lineups
Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro H2H
Cruzeiro beat Botafogo RJ twice in their most recent meetings, as they claimed wins by 3-0 and 3-2, respectively. Botafogo RJ go into their upcoming match against Cruzeiro with a 0% winning record in recent meetings. This gives them a 0-6-4 record in the latest encounters with their next opponent. A record worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.
Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Results
A high scoring match is a fairly rare occurrence when Botafogo RJ face Cruzeiro as under 2.5 goals happened in seven times in the last ten matches. Under 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 4/7 with the bookies.
Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Betting Tips
It has been an excellent season for Kaio Jorge who managed to score an impressive 13 goals in total during the current campaign. He also seems on a good run currently, hitting the target five times in his last six outings. Cruzeiro are looking to him against Botafogo RJ, hoping he keeps his momentum going.
Botafogo RJ won eight of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew two and lost none. Cruzeiro won four games, drew four and lost two in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Botafogo RJ kept a clean sheet six times in their previous 10 matches at Independencia hoping to do so again on Sunday. Cruzeiro kept a clean sheet in six of their last 10 away games.
Less than 2.5 goals came out three times in the past ten encounters between these two while both teams not to score was a winning bet seven times. Botafogo RJ managed an average of 0.5 goals, with Cruzeiro averaging 1.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals happened in two of Botafogo RJ’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Cruzeiro's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.8 goals in these matches.