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
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 1
- 26(Time wasting)
- 35
- 45 + 3(Foul)
- 45 + 4(Foul)
Second half0 - 0
- 56(Foul)
- 88(Foul)
- 90 + 4(Foul)
Live Prediction
Cruzeiro to winLost4.00
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FT0–1C
−6.8Clear edge
B
Cruzeiro to win
LostQuestions & 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 |
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
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.71 | 3.90 | 4.33 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Botafogo
This is a tightly balanced contest with both teams in excellent form and separated by a single point. Botafogo carry a psychological advantage from that 4-0 thrashing in January, yet the broader analysis rates them virtually level. A narrow edge might belong to the visitors.
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 total60.2 vs 60.5+0.3
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 will win between Cruzeiro and Botafogo?
The match is too close to call; both teams have identical mental strength and very similar skill ratings. A draw is a plausible outcome, though Botafogo's recent head-to-head dominance gives them a slight edge.
Which team has better form coming into this match?
Both sides have won three of their last five games, each scoring and conceding ten goals. Their form trends are virtually identical, with no clear separator.
Will both teams score in the match?
Both teams have scored in four of the last five games for each side, and the head-to-head average total goals is 2.3. BTTS looks likely.
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 |