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

Football Brazilian Serie A Botafogo RJ - Cruzeiro
03/08/2025 at 15:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))

Chances of winning


Botafogo RJ
44.6%
Draw
29.6%
Cruzeiro
25.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
40.6% 29.7% 29.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

42.6% 31.2% 28.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Botafogo RJ has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4%)
  • Cruzeiro has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Botafogo RJ than the current prediction. (-2%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Cruzeiro than the current prediction. (+2.4%)
  • Botafogo RJ - Cruzeiro Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.12
    (2.33)
    3.18
    (3.19)
    3.73
    (3.19)
    5.4%
    (5.7%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
  • What is the prediction for Botafogo RJ - Cruzeiro?
  • Users Predictions: Botafogo RJ will win (33 of 36 users predict this - 91.67%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 82.64%100%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Botafogo RJ will win (11 of 12 users predict this - 91.67%).
  • 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 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: ) and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Botafogo won 0.
    • Botafogo has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Cruzeiro is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Cruzeiro may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Botafogo could have a small edge in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Botafogo won 2 matches, drew 9 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 16:29. (average 0.8:1.5).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Botafogo won 1 match, drew 5 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 11:19. (average 1.1:1.9).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Botafogo RJ - Cruzeiro were as follows:
    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 Botafogo RJ
    Latest results of Cruzeiro
    27.07.2025 Cruzeiro - Ceará 1:2
    23.07.2025 Corinthians - Cruzeiro 0:0
    20.07.2025 Cruzeiro - Juventude 4:0
    17.07.2025 Fluminense - Cruzeiro 0:2
    13.07.2025 Cruzeiro - Grêmio 4:1
    Brazilian Serie A Table
    2025
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Flamengo RJ16113230:62436
    2Cruzeiro17104328:111734
    3Palmeiras15102319:12732
    4Bahia1584320:13728
    5Bragantino1783620:20027
    6Botafogo RJ1575318:81026
    7Mirassol1567224:141025
    8Sao Paulo1757518:19-122
    9Ceara1663716:16021
    10Internacional1656517:20-321
    11Corinthians1756616:20-421
    12Fluminense1562717:20-320
    13Atletico-MG1555516:16020
    14Gremio1655616:22-620
    15Vitoria1738614:18-417
    16Vasco1543816:20-415
    17Santos1643915:21-615
    18Fortaleza1635817:23-614
    19Juventude15321010:32-2211
    20Sport Recife1505109:25-165

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