See our expert pro tips on the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A match-up between Cruzeiro vs Botafogo! We have analyzed the stats, crunched the numbers, and made our predictions.
This Sunday, Cruzeiro will take on Botafogo RJ at Mineirao in a Serie A showdown.
Botafogo RJ currently tops the Serie A table with an impressive 43 points after 17 rounds while Cruzeiro have accumulated 23 points, placing them 10th. But don’t let that fool you! Cruzeiro have proven their mettle against Botafogo in their last eight Serie A matches, remaining unbeaten (W2 D6).
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Cruzeiro Form
Cruzeiro has failed to secure a win in their last three matches, drawing 0-0 against Coritiba, losing 0-1 to Goias, and earning a point in a 3-3 draw with Athletico Paranaense. At Mineirao, they only managed one win out of six possible matches in the Serie A, drawing one and losing four, scoring only one goal and conceding four.
Botafogo RJ Form
Botafogo RJ have been undefeated in their previous three games, starting with a 2-2 draw against Santos, followed by a 4-1 triumph over Coritiba and a 2-1 victory against Guarani. In Serie A, Botafogo RJ won three out of six away matches, drew one, and lost two, scoring seven goals and conceding five.
Cruzeiro vs Botafogo RJ Stats
The following information provides statistics from recent matches played in all tournaments for Cruzeiro and Botafogo RJ that may be helpful when placing bets on their upcoming game.
- In 31 of the last 33 Cruzeiro home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 17 of the last 19 Cruzeiro home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 7 Cruzeiro home matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- Cruzeiro have lost 6 of the last 8 home matches without scoring a goal
- In 8 of the last 10 Cruzeiro matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- Botafogo RJ have not lost the last 12 matches in a row
- Botafogo RJ have scored in the last 11 matches in a row
- In 11 of the last 13 Botafogo RJ matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Botafogo RJ have won 4 of the last 5 away matches without conceding a goal
- In 11 of the last 13 Botafogo RJ matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Cruzeiro vs Botafogo RJ – In-form players
Arthur, who recently scored two goals for Cruzeiro, is looking to continue his hot streak and put the ball in the net against Botafogo RJ. And keep an eye on Tiquinho Soares, who has already scored four Serie A goals in the past six matches and will be hungry for more.
Cruzeiro vs Botafogo RJ Betting Tips
Full-time result
Cruzeiro have a three-game unbeaten streak against Botafogo RJ at home. In their 10 most recent games at Mineirao, Cruzeiro won three, drawn one, and lost six. Botafogo RJ won five of their 10 most recent away games, drawn two, and lost three. Additionally, Botafogo RJ scored at least one goal in their last eight matches.
Both teams to score
Out of the last ten home games, only three times did Cruzeiro score the first goal of the match. In contrast, Botafogo RJ impressively scored the first goal in eight out of their previous ten games.
Total goals
Cruzeiro saw over 2.5 goals in two of their last ten matches, as they scored an average of 0.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Botafogo RJ, who managed to score 1.9 times in those matches. Botafogo RJ scored at least once in their previous eight matches on the bounce.
Match predictions: Cruzeiro vs Botafogo RJ
To sum up, the upcoming match between Cruzeiro and Botafogo RJ seems to be a good betting opportunity.
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