Botafogo vs Cruzeiro – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
80:70
06/04/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NBB

Match Stats

Field goals attempts
7454
Field goals made
2722
Field goals %
36.49%40.74%
2-point field goals attempts
3830
2-point field goals made
1614
2-point field goals %
42.11%46.67%
3-point field goals attempts
3624
3-point field goals made
118
3-point field goals %
30.56%33.33%
Free throws attempts
1116
Free throws made
712
Free throws %
63.6%75%
Offensive rebounds
1411
Defensive rebounds
2335
Total rebounds
3746
Assists
1514
Blocks
34
Turnovers
818
Steals
126
Personal fouls
1814

Chances of winning


Botafogo
48.9%
Cruzeiro
51.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
43% 57%

Our Initial ML Estimation

36.9% 63.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Botafogo has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Botafogo's performance.
  • Cruzeiro has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Cruzeiro might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Botafogo than the current prediction. (-12%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Botafogo that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Cruzeiro than the current prediction. (+12%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Cruzeiro could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Botafogo - Cruzeiro Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.89
    (2.12)

    1.83
    (1.6)
    7.4%
    (9.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 162.00
    • The most likely Handicap: 2 (-2)
    What is the prediction for Botafogo - Cruzeiro?
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Botafogo (votes: 1 - 100%).
  • Users Predictions: Botafogo will win (3 of 3 users predict this - 100%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 100%100%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 80:82.
  • Preview Facts
    • Recent performances by Botafogo have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Cruzeiro has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Botafogo may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
    • We predict that Botafogo will win today's game, with odds of 2.12.
    • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Botafogo won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 65:89.
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Botafogo - Cruzeiro were as follows:
    16.12.2025 Cruzeiro - Botafogo 89:65
    Latest results of Botafogo
    03.04.2026 Botafogo - Paulistano 72:86
    24.03.2026 União Corinthians - Botafogo 71:78
    22.03.2026 Caxias do Sul - Botafogo 67:68
    16.03.2026 Botafogo - Pinheiros 62:93
    12.03.2026 Botafogo - Osasco 85:79
    Latest results of Cruzeiro
    01.04.2026 Minas - Cruzeiro 101:88
    19.03.2026 Cruzeiro - União Corinthians 66:67
    17.03.2026 Cruzeiro - Caxias do Sul 76:85
    12.03.2026 Pinheiros - Cruzeiro 101:79
    10.03.2026 Paulistano - Cruzeiro 88:89
    Draw
    Play Offs

    1/8-finals
    1Franca (1)Botafogo (16)3 : 0
    2Sao Jose (8)Mogi (9)0 : 3
    3Brasilia (4)Caxias do Sul (13)2 : 1
    4Flamengo (5)Uniao Corinthians (12)2 : 1
    5Pinheiros (2)Rio Claro (15)3 : 0
    6Paulistano (7)Bauru (10)2 : 1
    7Minas (3)Cruzeiro (14)2 : 1
    8Corinthians Paulista (6)Unifacisa (11)2 : 1