Botafogo vs Cruzeiro: predictions, H2H and market odds

Botafogo have won 5, drawn 5 and lost 0 of their last 10 matches, averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.2 conceded (1.72 expected goals for, 1.16 against). Cruzeiro have won 4, drawn 5 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded (1.49 expected goals for, 1.46 against).

Both teams scored in 60% of Botafogo's recent matches and 40% of Cruzeiro's; 70% and 50% went over 2.5 goals. In their last 8 meetings Botafogo won 0, Cruzeiro won 3 and 5 ended level. The most recent, on 4 Dec 2025, finished Cruzeiro 2–2 Botafogo.