Serie A: Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro – Prediction, Stats & Odds

Get pumped for the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A match-up between Botafogo RJ and Cruzeiro with our tips! We’ve crunched the numbers, analyzed the stats, and made our predictions.

Botafogo RJ welcome Cruzeiro at Independencia on Sunday for a match in the penultimate round of the current Serie A season.

Botafogo RJ approach the next Serie A round as number 2 in the table, having claimed 63 points this season so far. With 36 games behind them, Cruzeiro amassed 45 points, placing them as number 14 before their next fixture.

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Botafogo RJ Form

In their previous three matches, Botafogo RJ first drew 2-2 against Fortaleza, then 1-1 against Santos FC before also sharing the points in a 1-1 draw against Coritiba. Botafogo RJ are without a win in their last six league matches on home soil, which produced a 0-3-3 record. They were outgunned by a 16-17 scoreline.

Cruzeiro Form

In their last three matches, Cruzeiro drew 2-2 with Vasco da Gama and beat Goias 0-1 before a 1-1 draw with Athletico Paranaense. In their last six Serie A away matches, Cruzeiro have three wins, they’ve drawn one and lost two. They scored three while also conceding two times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Botafogo RJ and Cruzeiro. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro – Players in Form

Danilo has managed to hit the target twice recently for Botafogo RJ, while Bruno Rodrigues has added three strikes in Serie A for Cruzeiro in his last five outings.

Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Betting Tips

Full-time result

Botafogo RJ claimed a measly one home win in their 10 most recent games at Independencia. However, they did draw five whilst losing four. Cruzeiro won four of their last 10 away games, with one draw, and five defeats as well.

Both teams to score

Both teams have scored in the last five Botafogo RJ games in Serie A. Cruzeiro managed the first goal of the game in only four of their 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Botafogo RJ were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Cruzeiro have scored in seven consecutive meetings with Botafogo RJ at Independencia.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals was a winning bet in four of Botafogo RJ’s past ten matches across all tournaments. They scored 1.4 goals on average along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Cruzeiro’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of one goal in these matches. Amazingly, Botafogo RJ failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 Serie A matches.

Match predictions: Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro

To sum up, the upcoming match between Botafogo RJ and Cruzeiro seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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