Result
2:2
04/12/2025 at 17:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Serie A Betano - Round 37
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Bosnia-and-herzegovina | Arena Sport 1 |
 Brazil | Caze TV, Claro TV+, Globoplay, Premiere, Sky+, TV Record, Vivo Play, Zapping |
 China | K-Ball |
 Ecuador | El Canal del Futbol app, El Canal del Futbol |
 Germany | Sportdigital FUSSBALL |
 Mexico | Fanatiz |
 Portugal | Canal 11 |
 Russia | MATCH! Futbol 3, Match TV, Sportbox.ru |
 Spain | Movistar+ Vamos Bar 1 |
 Switzerland | Sunrise TV, Sunrise TV |
 Turkey | Spor Smart 1 |
 United-arab-emirates | Dubai Sports 1 |
 United-kingdom | Premier Sports 2, Premier Sports Player |
 Usa | Fanatiz |
Match Stats
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| Expected Goals (xG) |
|---|
| 1.60 | 1.56 |
| Ball Possession |
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| 43% | 57% |
| Total shots |
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| 10 | 9 |
| Shots on target |
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| 4 | 5 |
| Big Chances |
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| 4 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks |
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| 1 | 7 |
| Passes |
|---|
| 84% (285/341) | 83% (368/446) |
| Yellow Cards |
|---|
| 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Expected Goals (xG) |
|---|
| 1.60 | 1.56 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 2.23 | 2.24 |
| Total shots |
|---|
| 10 | 9 |
| Shots on target |
|---|
| 4 | 5 |
| Shots off target |
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| 5 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside the Box |
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| 7 | 8 |
| Shots outside the Box |
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| 3 | 1 |
| Hit the Woodwork |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Headed Goals |
|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| Big Chances |
|---|
| 4 | 4 |
| Corner Kicks |
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| 1 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 19 | 27 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 1 | 1 |
| Free Kicks |
|---|
| 15 | 12 |
| Passes |
|---|
| 84% (285/341) | 83% (368/446) |
| Long passes |
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| 56% (28/50) | 58% (46/79) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 76% (80/105) | 70% (87/124) |
| Crosses |
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| 14% (2/14) | 17% (4/24) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.98 | 0.46 |
| Throw-ins |
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| 10 | 26 |
| Fouls |
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| 12 | 15 |
| Tackles |
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| 83% (15/18) | 64% (9/14) |
| Duels won |
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| 49 | 47 |
| Clearances |
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| 40 | 14 |
| Interceptions |
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| 9 | 8 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 3 | 2 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 2.24 | 2.23 |
| Goals prevented |
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| 0.24 | 0.23 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (1 - 0)
- 15', 1 - 0, Christian ⚽, Sinisterra L. (A),
- 2nd Half (1 - 2)
- 50', 2 - 0, Matheus Pereira ⚽,
- 53', Cuiabano ↓, Montoro A. ↑,
- 54', Lucas Silva 🟨,
- 57', 2 - 1, Marcal ⚽,
- 65', Barrera J. 🟨,
- 67', Cassio 🟨,
- 69', Sinisterra L. ↓, Arroyo K. ↑,
- 69', Kaio Jorge ↓, Eduardo ↑,
- 70', Allan 🟨,
- 85', Allan ↓, Newton ↑,
- 85', Vitinho ↓, Kauan Toledo ↑,
- 86', Lucas Silva ↓, Walace ↑,
- 89', Barrera J. ↓, Barria K. ↑,
- 90+5', 2 - 2, Alex Telles (Penalty Awarded),
- 90+6', Christian ↓, Matheus Henrique ↑,
- 90+6', Matheus Pereira ↓, Bolasie Y. ↑,
- 90+12', David Ricardo 🟥,
Chances of winning
Cruzeiro
54.5% | Draw
27.1% | Botafogo RJ
18.4% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Cruzeiro - Botafogo RJ Odds
|
1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
|
Avarage Now
(Initially) |
1.74 ↓
(2.07) |
3.48 ↑
(3.25) |
5.18 ↑
(3.75) |
5.5%
(5.7%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
What is the prediction for Cruzeiro - Botafogo RJ?
Users Predictions:
26 users predict this event. Cruzeiro will win (votes: 20 - 76.9%). Botafogo will win (votes: 2 - 7.7%). It will Tie (votes: 4 - 15.4%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Cruzeiro: 60.7% – 93.1%.Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- AH -0.5 - Botafogo (2.00) (votes: 3 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Cruzeiro will win (3 of 4 users predict this - 75%) 🥉 Bronze Tip. The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
Preview Facts
- The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: ) and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )).
- Cruzeiro is Qualified for Copa Libertadores (Group Stage )
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cruzeiro won 3.
- At the moment, both teams are looking strong and ready to play.
- Botafogo may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- In this match, Cruzeiro is the team to beat.
- There will not play in Cruzeiro: Gabriel Barbosa
(Yellow Cards)
Janderson
(Knee Injury)
Lucas Silva
(Yellow Cards)
Marquinhos
(Knee Injury)
Wanderson
(Thigh Injury)
- There will not play in Botafogo: Barboza A.
(Knee Injury)
Bastos
(Knee Injury)
Danilo
(Injury)
Jeffinho
(Red Card)
Kaio
(Knee Injury)
Matheus Martins
(Muscle Injury)
Nathan Fernandes
(Thigh Injury)
Neto
(Thigh Injury)
Ponte M.
(Yellow Cards)
Rodriguez S.
(Yellow Cards)
- There are questionable in Botafogo: Montoro A.
(Injury)
Ramos C.
(Injury)
Savarino J.
(Injury)
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cruzeiro won 10 matches, drew 9 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 30:14. (average 1.5:0.7).
- Including home matches between the teams, Cruzeiro won 5 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 10:5. (average 1:0.5).
How many head-to-head matches has Cruzeiro won against Botafogo RJ?
Cruzeiro has won 3 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Botafogo RJ won against Cruzeiro?
Botafogo RJ has won 0 of their last 5 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Cruzeiro - Botafogo RJ were as follows:
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
06.08.2023
Cruzeiro
-
Botafogo RJ
0:0
Latest results of Cruzeiro
Latest results of Botafogo RJ
Brazilian Serie A Table
2025 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Flamengo RJ ✔ | 38 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 78:27 | 51 | 79 |
| 2 | Palmeiras ✔ | 38 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 66:33 | 33 | 76 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro ✔ | 38 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 55:31 | 24 | 70 |
| 4 | Mirassol ✔ | 38 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 63:39 | 24 | 67 |
| 5 | Fluminense | 38 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 50:39 | 11 | 64 |
| 6 | Botafogo RJ | 38 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 58:38 | 20 | 63 |
| 7 | Bahia | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 50:46 | 4 | 60 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo ✔ | 38 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 43:47 | -4 | 51 |
| 9 | Gremio | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 47:50 | -3 | 49 |
| 10 | Bragantino ✔ | 38 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 45:57 | -12 | 48 |
| 11 | Atletico-MG | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 43:44 | -1 | 48 |
| 12 | Santos | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 45:50 | -5 | 47 |
| 13 | Corinthians | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 42:47 | -5 | 47 |
| 14 | Vasco | 38 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 55:60 | -5 | 45 |
| 15 | Vitoria | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 35:52 | -17 | 45 |
| 16 | Internacional | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 44:57 | -13 | 44 |
| 17 | Ceara | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 34:40 | -6 | 43 |
| 18 | Fortaleza | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 43:58 | -15 | 43 |
| 19 | Juventude ✔ | 38 | 9 | 8 | 21 | 35:69 | -34 | 35 |
| 20 | Sport Recife ✔ | 38 | 2 | 11 | 25 | 28:75 | -47 | 17 |
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: )
Relegation ~ Serie B Superbet
Clinched Spots for Teams
Flamengo RJ is Confirmed as championsnQualified for Copa Libertadores (Group Stage )
Palmeiras is Qualified for Copa Libertadores (Group Stage )
Cruzeiro is Qualified for Copa Libertadores (Group Stage )
Mirassol is Qualified for Copa Libertadores (Group Stage )
Sao Paulo is Qualified for Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage )
Bragantino is Qualified for Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage )
Juventude is Relegated to Serie B Superbet
Sport Recife is Relegated to Serie B Superbet
