Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro – Match Preview

Botafogo RJ is set to host Cruzeiro at Independencia Stadium for a thrilling Serie A match. This 20th-round game kicks off on Saturday, July 28th, at 00:30 GMT. Botafogo RJ leads with 40 points from 19 games. Cruzeiro, in 5th place, has 32 points from 18 matches. As the season advances, both teams are keen to win. Botafogo aims to extend their lead. Cruzeiro seeks to surpass expectations.

Botafogo RJ – Form

Botafogo RJ has shown strong form at home, winning recent Serie A matches. They drew 2:2 with Sao Paulo on July 24, 2024. Tiquinho Soares and Cuiabano scored. This result matched bookmakers’ predictions. Before this, they won 1:0 against Internacional and Palmeiras. Luiz Henrique and Soares scored in these matches. These performances underline Botafogo RJ’s strength at Independencia Stadium.

Cruzeiro – Form

Cruzeiro’s recent performances have varied. They won 2-0 against Juventude on July 24, 2024. William and Juan Dinenno scored from penalties. This victory met bookmakers’ expectations. Before this win, they lost 2-0 to Palmeiras. Jose Lopez and Gabriel Menino scored for Palmeiras. Cruzeiro had previously won three matches. They beat Red Bull Bragantino 2-1, showing resilience.

Botafogo RJ – Cruzeiro – Head to Head

The last match between Botafogo RJ and Cruzeiro was on April 14, 2024. Cruzeiro won 3:2. In their last 10 meetings, Botafogo RJ has struggled, with Cruzeiro winning 3 times and 7 draws. The last 5 games saw both teams scoring in only 2 matches. Botafogo RJ has not won in their last 12 matches against Cruzeiro. They have conceded in 11 of their last 13 home games against them.

Botafogo RJ – Cruzeiro – Standings

As the Serie A season progresses, Botafogo RJ leads with 40 points from 19 matches. They have a goal difference of +15. Cruzeiro is in 5th place with 32 points from 18 games. Their goal difference is +5. The 8-point gap adds excitement to their upcoming match. Botafogo aims to widen the gap. Cruzeiro is looking to narrow it.

Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro – Top scorers

Jefferson Savarino and Tiquinho Soares have each scored 4 goals for Botafogo RJ. Bastos, Cuiabano, and Danilo have added 3 goals each. Their defensive line has also contributed to scoring. Matheus Pereira leads Cruzeiro’s scoring with 6 goals. Gabriel Veron has scored 4 times. William and Rafael Silva have each added 3 goals. Arthur has scored twice.

Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro – Full-Time Betting

Botafogo RJ is favored by bookmakers with odds of 1.91 for a win. Cruzeiro has odds of 4.20 for an away win. A draw is at 3.40. Botafogo’s strong home record makes them likely to win. Cruzeiro’s resilience is notable, but they face challenges away from home. The “halftime-fulltime” option and “draw-no-bet” market offer interesting alternatives. The “double-chance” market is also available.

Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” goals are at 2.20. “Under 2.5” goals are at 1.65. Botafogo RJ and Cruzeiro have an average of 2.1 goals per match in their last 10 encounters. Botafogo has scored 31 goals in 19 matches. Cruzeiro has 25 goals in 18 matches. The “Under 2.5” goals option at 1.65 could be valuable, although “Over 2.5” at 2.20 offers a risk.

Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Both Teams to Score” are 2.00 for “Yes” and 1.75 for “No”. Both teams scored in 4 of their last 10 meetings. Botafogo RJ’s and Cruzeiro’s recent forms suggest a chance of both teams scoring. The odds reflect a balanced view of the match’s scoring potential.

Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro – Prediction