Botafogo snatched a 1-0 away win over Cruzeiro, Gabriel Justino's first-half strike enough to take all three points. The visitors were largely outplayed but made the most of their one big chance, while Cruzeiro failed to convert any of their three clear opportunities.
Cruzeiro 0:1 Botafogo — Match Report
First half0 - 1
- 26(Time wasting)
- 35
- 45 + 3(Foul)
- 45 + 4(Foul)
Second half0 - 0
- 56(Foul)
- 88(Foul)
- 90 + 4(Foul)
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Cruzeiro vs Botafogo?
Cruzeiro 0-1 Botafogo (Brasileiro Série A).
Who scored?
Gabriel Justino (41', assist Alex Telles) for Botafogo.
Was Botafogo's win deserved?
Yes — Botafogo were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Cruzeiro vs Botafogo?
Yellow cards: Warleson (Botafogo); Victor Hugo Custódio de Melo Moura (Botafogo); Fagner (Cruzeiro); Nahuel Ferraresi (Botafogo); Jonathan (Cruzeiro); Alex Telles (Botafogo); José Kadir (Botafogo).
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Head to Head meetings
Cruzeiro – Botafogo
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
- 3
Victories
- 4
Draws
- 2
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  3 | 2  |
Scored goals | 10 | 9 |
Average per game | 1.11 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 0-4 |
Form
Cruzeiro
- 5Matches
- 12Goals
- 2.4Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 0Draws
- 1Losses
Botafogo
- 5Matches
- 3Goals
- 0.6Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 1Draws
- 3Losses
Standings
Cruzeiro – Botafogo
Best statistical picks
Cruzeiro – Botafogo
Both teams scored in 6 of the last 8 matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 5.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.71 | 3.90 | 4.33 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro is a slight favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 60.2 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66 vs 60.5 for Botafogo. CheckLive signal strength 57/100.
Both teams to score — Yes1.80
Medium confidence57%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
57.5
58.2
CheckSkill
57.3
57.6
CheckMental
71.2
71.2
CheckLive total66 vs 60.5+5.5Cruzeiro: 60.2 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66
More match signals
Cruzeiro (DNB)62%1.30
Cruzeiro or draw58%1.20
Under 2.551%2.08
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Cruzeiro vs Botafogo?
In the CheckLive calculation Cruzeiro is the favourite: 60.2 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66 vs 60.5. Signal strength 57/100; it is not a win probability.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 2-1 (Cruzeiro vs Botafogo, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.71 | 3.90 | 4.33 |