Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 28th July 2024

Cruzeiro hope to close the gap a little on Serie A leaders Botafogo RJ, when they face off Independencia in a round 20 match this coming Sunday.

Botafogo RJ enjoy the view from the top of the table with 40 points after 19 matches. Cruzeiro find themselves positioned as number 5 in the Serie A with 32 points following 18 rounds.

Botafogo RJ are looking to avenge a disappointing defeat against Cruzeiro in their last meeting. According to the bookmakers, a win for the home team looks like a likely scenario.

Botafogo RJ only average a modest 1.5 goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament, in which they scored 15 goals. They also conceded eight for an average of 0.8 per game. They kept their opponents from scoring four times.

Cruzeiro scored 15 goals, conceded ten and managed five clean sheets in their previous ten matches.

The latest encounter between these two teams was a belter of a 3-2 match. Are we in for a similar goal-fest on Sunday?

Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Prediction

Botafogo RJ Form

Botafogo RJ look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last 3 matches saw them get two wins and a draw. They ran out 1-0 and 1-0 against Palmeiras and Internacional respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Sao Paulo as the game finished level. The exact score was 2-2. Botafogo RJ won five of their last six Serie A matches at the Independencia, scoring nine and conceding two along they way. They also drew once as they remained without defeat.

Cruzeiro Form

Their past three matches saw Cruzeiro beating Red Bull Bragantino 2-1, losing 2-0 against Palmeiras, and beating Juventude by 2-0. Cruzeiro claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Serie A. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by nine goals to four.

Cruzeiro and Botafogo RJ always seem to tread carefully, when taking on each other, and history makes under 2.5 goals the call this coming Sunday.

Botafogo RJ won four matches, scored 15 goals and conceded ten in their last nine games against teams from the top half of the Serie A table. This earned them 15 points. Cruzeiro claimed one wins and four points in the past five games against teams placed inside the top six. They scored five goals while conceding nine times. Botafogo RJ are looking at a record of 12 wins, four draws and three defeats in the Serie A this season. Cruzeiro have a record of ten wins, two draws and six defeats in the Serie A.

Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Squads

Botafogo RJ Squad

Jorge will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Cruzeiro from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the Serie A this season):

John Victor (0/16), Raul (0/0), Roberto Fernandez (0/3), Alexander Barboza (0/11), Bastos (3/18), Cuiabano (0/0), Damian Suarez (0/16), Danilo (3/16), Devid Leite Santos (0/0), Fernando Marcal (0/6), Hugo (0/7), Jefferson Maciel (0/0), Kawan (0/0), Lucas Halter (1/13), Mateo Ponte (2/7), Pablo (0/1), Philipe Sampaio (0/0), Rafael (0/0), Carlos Eduardo (2/10), Diego Hernandez (0/10), Gregore (0/17), Jacob Montes (0/0), Kaue (1/6), Luis Geovanny Segovia (0/0), Marlon Freitas (0/17), Oscar Romero (0/13), Patrick Carreiro (0/0), Thiago Almada (0/0), Carlos Alberto (0/0), Gustavo Sauer (0/0), Igor Jesus (0/0), Jefferson Savarino (4/12), Jeffinho (1/6), Junior Santos (3/17), Luiz Henrique (3/18), Matheus Nascimento (0/1), Matias Segovia (0/0), Sapata (0/0), Tche Tche (0/16), Tiquinho Soares (4/13), Yarlen (0/4).

Cruzeiro Squad

Here is the full team squad of Cruzeiro. The 47 year-old Fernando Seabra will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Anderson (0/15), Cassio (0/0), Gabriel Grando (0/0), Hayran (0/0), Leonardo (0/0), Helibelton Palacios (0/1), Joao Marcelo (0/0), Kaiki (0/9), Lucas Villalba (0/9), Marlon (0/10), Neris (0/6), Pedrao (0/0), Wesley (0/1), William (3/17), Ze Ivaldo (0/16), Alvaro Barreal (1/13), Fabrizio Peralta (0/0), Japa (0/4), Jonathan Jesus (0/0), Jose Cifuentes (0/3), Lautaro Diaz (0/0), Lucas Daniel Romero (0/16), Lucas Silva (1/17), Machado (0/6), Mateus Vital (1/7), Matheus Henrique (0/0), Rafael Bilu (0/0), Rafael Silva (3/8), Ramiro (1/16), Vitinho (1/13), Walace (0/0), Arielson (0/0), Arthur (2/15), Gabriel Veron (4/16), Juan Dinenno (1/1), Kaio Jorge (0/0), Marcelo Moreno (0/0), Matheus Pereira (6/17), Robert (0/12), Ruan Indio (0/0), Viana Arthur (0/0).

Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Team News

Botafogo RJ could be looking at three players on the injured and absent list ahead of their upcoming match against Cruzeiro. Botafogo RJ have to alter their line-up, as both Roberto Fernandez, Thiago Almada and Jefferson Savarino get a day in the shade.

Cruzeiro just have a single unavailable player for squad selection, when facing Botafogo RJ at the Independencia. Alvaro Barreal is ineligible for selection in the Cruzeiro squad, as he is suspended.

Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Lineups

Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro H2H

Their latest encounter was a belter of a game, which finished with a 3-2 scoreline. An uncommon result, but we would not mind a similar goal fest this coming Sunday. Botafogo RJ have a 10% win rate against Cruzeiro, who won three of these matches. The total record reads 1-6-3, which is worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Results

Recent meetings between Botafogo RJ and visiting side Cruzeiro might have been action-packed, but not rich on goals. Backing under 2.5 goals was a winning bet no less than eight times in the last ten matches. Under 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 2/3 with the bookies.

Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro Betting Tips

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Jefferson Savarino, who is performing well for Botafogo RJ. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Serie A outings. He'll be out to add more goals against Cruzeiro.The visitors will be looking to Matheus Pereira to find the net once again, after managing two Serie A goals for Cruzeiro in recent matches.

Botafogo RJ won eight of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing one as well. Cruzeiro won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost five in this run. Botafogo RJ kept a clean sheet five times in their previous 10 matches on home soil, while, Cruzeiro have been able to keep a clean sheet in five of their last 10 games away from home.

Both teams not to score was a winning bet seven times in the last ten encounters between Botafogo RJ and Cruzeiro. Under 2.5 goals came out eight times in these with Botafogo RJ managing an average of 0.7 goals, and Cruzeiro 0.9 goals a game. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Botafogo RJ’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Cruzeiro's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.5 goals in these matches.