Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
4:0
29/01/2026 at 19:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Serie A Betano - Round 1
  • Referee: Delgado M. (Bra)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
bosnia-and-herzegovinaBosnia-and-herzegovinaArena Sport 1
brazilBrazilAmazon Prime Video, Claro TV+, Globoplay, Premiere, Sky+, Vivo Play, Zapping
ecuadorEcuadorEl Canal del Futbol app, El Canal del Futbol
kosovoKosovoArena Premium 2
mexicoMexicoAzteca Deportes, Fanatiz
portugalPortugalCanal 11
russiaRussiaMATCH! Futbol 3, Match TV, Sportbox.ru
serbiaSerbiaArena Premium 2
spainSpainM+ Liga de Campeones, Movistar Plus+, Movistar+ Vamos Bar 1
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomPremier Sports 2, Premier Sports Player
usaUsaFanatiz

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.021.40
Ball possession
46%54%
Total shots
1017
Shots on target
54
Big chances
43
Corner kicks
37
Passes
87% (331/379)86% (387/449)
Yellow cards
12
Expected goals (xG)
1.021.40
xG on target (xGOT)
3.040.29
Total shots
1017
Shots on target
54
Shots off target
35
Blocked shots
28
Shots inside the box
814
Shots outside the box
23
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
10
Big chances
43
Corner kicks
37
Touches in opposition box
1728
Accurate through passes
10
Offsides
05
Free kicks
1210
Passes
87% (331/379)86% (387/449)
Long passes
56% (24/43)31% (9/29)
Passes in final third
81% (71/88)69% (76/110)
Crosses
25% (4/16)60% (9/15)
Expected assists (xA)
0.971.13
Throw ins
1017
Fouls
1012
Tackles
62% (8/13)82% (9/11)
Duels won
3838
Clearances
2416
Interceptions
710
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
01
Goalkeeper saves
41
xGOT faced
0.293.04
Goals prevented
0.29-0.96

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 17', Lucas Silva 🟨,
  • 45+4', Allan 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (4 - 0)
  • 48', 1 - 0, Danilo , Arthur Cabral (A),
  • 56', Wanderson , Arroyo K. ,
  • 63', Arthur Cabral , Matheus Martins ,
  • 63', Allan , Artur ,
  • 63', Anselmi M. 🟨,
  • 65', Lucas Silva , Christian ,
  • 76', 2 - 0, Matheus Martins , Montoro A. (A),
  • 78', Gerson , Kenji ,
  • 78', Romero L. , Matheus Henrique ,
  • 78', Jonathan Jesus , Joao Marcelo ,
  • 81', Montoro A. , Nathan Fernandes ,
  • 81', Alex Telles , Marcal ,
  • 83', Kenji 🟨,
  • 85', 3 - 0, Danilo , Nathan Fernandes (A),
  • 88', Rodriguez S. , Barrera J. ,
  • 90+1', 4 - 0, Artur ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Botafogo RJ
37%
Draw
31.1%
Cruzeiro
31.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
37.4% 30.6% 31.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

38.1% 30% 31.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Botafogo RJ has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.4%)
  • The chances for Cruzeiro have remained the same compared to the initial analysis.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Botafogo RJ than the current prediction. (+1.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Cruzeiro than the current prediction. (-0.6%)
  • Botafogo RJ - Cruzeiro Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.56
    (2.49)
    3.04
    (3.05)
    2.95
    (2.92)
    5.9%
    (7.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
    What is the prediction for Botafogo RJ - Cruzeiro?
  • Users Predictions: 9 users predict this event. Botafogo will win (votes: 1 - 11.1%). Cruzeiro will win (votes: 2 - 22.2%). It will Tie (votes: 6 - 66.7%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for a draw: 35.9%97.5%.
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • O/U 2.5 - over (votes: 2 - 100%) .
    • AH 0 - Cruzeiro (1.96) (votes: 2 - 100%) .
    • DNB - Botafogo (1.82) (votes: 2 - 100%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 4 high ROI users predict this event. Botafogo (votes: 2 - 50%). Cruzeiro (votes: 2 - 50%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Botafogo won 0.
    • Botafogo is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • In recent matches, Cruzeiro has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • Botafogo may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
    • There will not play in Botafogo: Correa J. (Inactive) Kaio Pantaleao (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Cruzeiro: Marquinhos (Knee Injury) Villalba L. (Ankle Injury)
    • There are questionable in Cruzeiro: Sinisterra L. (Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Botafogo won 1 match, drew 10 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 16:29. (average 0.8:1.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Botafogo won 0 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 9:20. (average 0.9:2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Botafogo RJ - Cruzeiro were as follows:
    04.12.2025 Cruzeiro - Botafogo RJ 2:2
    03.08.2025 Botafogo RJ - Cruzeiro 0:2
    27.07.2024 Botafogo RJ - Cruzeiro 0:3
    14.04.2024 Cruzeiro - Botafogo RJ 3:2
    03.12.2023 Botafogo RJ - Cruzeiro 0:0
    Latest results of Botafogo RJ
    Latest results of Cruzeiro
    22.01.2026 Cruzeiro - Democrata GV 0:1
    17.01.2026 Cruzeiro - Uberlândia 5:0
    14.01.2026 Tombense - Cruzeiro 1:2
    10.01.2026 Cruzeiro - Pouso Alegre 1:2
    Brazilian Serie A Table
    2026
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Palmeiras431012:5710
    2Sao Paulo43106:2410
    3Corinthians42115:327
    4Bahia32104:227
    5Fluminense42115:417
    6Athletico-PR42114:317
    7Bragantino42113:307
    8Gremio42028:806
    9Chapecoense-SC31208:625
    10Mirassol31206:515
    11Flamengo RJ31114:404
    12Coritiba41125:6-14
    13Santos41126:8-24
    14Botafogo RJ31027:613
    15Vitoria31024:7-33
    16Remo40316:8-23
    17Atletico-MG40226:8-22
    18Internacional40223:6-32
    19Cruzeiro40224:9-52
    20Vasco40133:6-31

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