Serie A
Cruzeiro vs Botafogo
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto
Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Prediction & Stats - Serie A 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Cruzeiro vs Botafogo carries real history into this round of the Serie A.
The two sides meet on 26/07 (Sunday) at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, 20:00 (UK time).
Read the Cruzeiro vs Botafogo prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Cruzeiro vs Botafogo
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Cruzeiro vs Botafogo call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Cruzeiro Win
Last updated on 23-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Cruzeiro the side to beat, with roughly 53% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Serie A odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Cruzeiro Preview
Cruzeiro reach this fixture 19 match into their Serie A. Here is where Cruzeiro EC stand:
In this competition
7 won, 6 drawn, 6 lost
1.42 points per game
26 scored, at 1.37 a game
29 conceded, at 1.53 a game
Cruzeiro EC, season-wide
11 won, 9 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kaio Jorge, 5 goals
Most assists: Fagner, 3 assists
Recent results — Cruzeiro
22/07/2026 20:30
31/05/2026 19:30
28/05/2026 20:30
24/05/2026 15:00
19/05/2026 20:30
Botafogo: how they are travelling
Botafogo come in 19 matches into their Serie A.
Here is what Botafogo have produced:
In this competition
7 won, 5 drawn, 7 lost
1.37 points per game
33 scored, at 1.74 a game
32 conceded, at 1.68 a game
Botafogo, season-wide
14 won, 7 drawn, 10 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Arthur Cabral, 7 goals
Most assists: Álvaro Montoro, 3 assists
Recent results — Botafogo
23/07/2026 18:30
16/07/2026 18:30
30/05/2026 16:30
27/05/2026 18:00
23/05/2026 16:00
The head-to-head favours Cruzeiro
Recent meetings have tended to go Cruzeiro's way against Botafogo.
From 23 match(es):
Cruzeiro: 10 win(s)
Botafogo: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 10
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Cruzeiro vs Botafogo prediction.
Form comparison Cruzeiro vs Botafogo
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Cruzeiro
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
D
W
|
1.42 |
| Home |
D
W
L
W
W
|
1.6 |
| Away |
W
D
W
W
L
|
1.22 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 40% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.89 | 2.8 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.37 | 1.6 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 1.53 | 1.2 | 1.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 70% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 30% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 10% | 22% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.66 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 0.96 | 1.49 |
Away Team
Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
L
D
|
1.37 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
L
|
1.67 |
| Away |
L
D
D
W
W
|
1.1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 44% | 30% |
| Goals | 3.42 | 3.33 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.74 | 1.89 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1.68 | 1.44 | 1.9 |
| Both Teams to Score | 79% | 67% | 90% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 22% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 22% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.63 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.65 | 1.74 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
After analysing different betting markets for Cruzeiro vs Botafogo, under 9.5 corners stands out as the best option based on both teams’ playing styles.
We don’t expect a game filled with attacks, which should reduce the number of corners. With this in mind, backing under 9.5 corners looks like a solid bet.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Our analysis suggests there is little separating Cruzeiro and Botafogo in terms of overall quality. However, with the security of the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw is enough to land the bet, we see great value in backing Botafogo.
With odds of 2.08, there’s solid potential for an upset, especially considering Cruzeiro’s recent struggles and Botafogo’s form.
Fixture information - Cruzeiro vs Botafogo
Match: Cruzeiro vs Botafogo
Competition: Serie A
Date: Sunday, 26/07/2026
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto
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Stats
The statistics for Raposa vs Botafogo that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.15
League: 2.65
Both Teams to Score
80%
League: 57%
Over 1.5+
90%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
65%
League: 51%
Cards
5.3
League: 5.02
Corners
9.2
League: 10.06
Home Team
Cruzeiro
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
D
W
|
1.42 |
| Home |
D
W
L
W
W
|
1.6 |
| Away |
W
D
W
W
L
|
1.22 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 40% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.89 | 2.8 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.37 | 1.6 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 1.53 | 1.2 | 1.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 70% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 30% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 10% | 22% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.66 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 0.96 | 1.49 |
Away Team
Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
L
D
|
1.37 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
L
|
1.67 |
| Away |
L
D
D
W
W
|
1.1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 44% | 30% |
| Goals | 3.42 | 3.33 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.74 | 1.89 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1.68 | 1.44 | 1.9 |
| Both Teams to Score | 79% | 67% | 90% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 22% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 22% | 10% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.63 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.7 | 1.65 | 1.74 |
Corners
9.47 / Match
+3% Corners / Match
Cruzeiro received +3% more corners than Botafogo in the Serie A
9.21 / Match
Internacional
(7)
Fluminense
(5)
Chapecoense
(9)
Palmeiras
(5)
Bahia
(8)
Atlético MG
(5)
Remo
(1)(9)
Vitória
(5)
Santos
(4)
Bahia
(3)
São Paulo
(3)
Corinthians
(4)
Atlético MG
(9)
Remo
Cards
2.53 / Match
+17% Cards / Match
Botafogo received +17% more cards than Cruzeiro in the Serie A
2.95 / Match
Internacional
(6)
Fluminense
(2)
Chapecoense
(1)
Palmeiras
(4)
Bahia
(4)
Atlético MG
(3)
Remo
(3)(1)
Vitória
(4)
Santos
(3)
Bahia
(4)
São Paulo
(6)
Corinthians
(2)
Atlético MG
(2)
Remo
Goals Scored
1.37 / Match
+27%
Botafogo is +27% better in terms of goals scored
1.74 / Match
Internacional
(2)
Fluminense
(1)
Chapecoense
(2)
Palmeiras
(1)
Bahia
(2)
Atlético MG
(1)
Remo
(1)(0)
Vitória
(2)
Santos
(1)
Bahia
(1)
São Paulo
(3)
Corinthians
(1)
Atlético MG
(1)
Remo
Goals Conceded
1.53 / Match
+9%
Botafogo condeded +9% more goals than Cruzeiro
1.68 / Match
Internacional
(1)
Fluminense
(1)
Chapecoense
(1)
Palmeiras
(1)
Bahia
(1)
Atlético MG
(3)
Remo
(0)(0)
Vitória
(1)
Santos
(2)
Bahia
(1)
São Paulo
(1)
Corinthians
(1)
Atlético MG
(2)
Remo
Serie A Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Palmeiras
|
19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 33 | 14 | 19 | 44 | 2.32 |
| 2 |
Flamengo
|
18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 16 | 19 | 37 | 2.06 |
| 3 |
Athletico-PR
|
19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 33 | 1.74 |
| 4 |
Fluminense
|
19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 24 | 5 | 32 | 1.68 |
| 5 |
RB Bragantino
|
19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 26 | 20 | 6 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 6 |
Bahia
|
19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 28 | 24 | 4 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 7 |
Corinthians
|
19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 27 | 1.42 |
| 8 |
Cruzeiro
|
19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 29 | -3 | 27 | 1.42 |
| 9 |
Botafogo
|
19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 33 | 32 | 1 | 26 | 1.37 |
| 10 |
Coritiba
|
19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 27 | -2 | 26 | 1.37 |
| 11 |
Vitória
|
19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 25 | -3 | 26 | 1.37 |
| 12 |
São Paulo
|
19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 22 | 2 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 13 |
Atlético MG
|
19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 23 | 24 | -1 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 14 |
Internacional
|
19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 22 | 24 | -2 | 21 | 1.11 |
| 15 |
Grêmio
|
19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 25 | -4 | 21 | 1.11 |
| 16 |
Santos
|
19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 27 | 31 | -4 | 21 | 1.11 |
| 17 |
Vasco da Gama
|
19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 30 | -8 | 20 | 1.05 |
| 18 |
Mirassol
|
18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 25 | -5 | 19 | 1.06 |
| 19 |
Remo
|
19 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 32 | -11 | 18 | 0.95 |
| 20 |
Chapecoense
|
19 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 39 | -22 | 9 | 0.47 |
Odds
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