Cruzeiro vs Botafogo: predictions, H2H and market odds

Cruzeiro have won 6, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.3 conceded (1.55 expected goals for, 1.07 against). Botafogo have won 3, drawn 5 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded (1.63 expected goals for, 1.58 against).

Both teams scored in 80% of Cruzeiro's recent matches and 90% of Botafogo's; 60% and 70% went over 2.5 goals. Both sides have been playing open matches. In their last 9 meetings Cruzeiro won 3, Botafogo won 1 and 5 ended level. The most recent, on 30 Jan 2026, finished Botafogo 4–0 Cruzeiro.