Our Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Prediction: 2-1
Botafogo vs Cruzeiro in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 21:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 28, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Botafogo vs Cruzeiro prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Botafogo's Last Match – Botafogo vs Bangu
Botafogo will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-0 Brazil Campeonato Carioca success over Bangu on January 25. In that match, Botafogo controlled 77% of possession and managed 12 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Botafogo | 77% | 0 (12) | 2.23 | 45 |
 Bangu | 23% | 0 (2) | 0.36 | 23 |
Cruzeiro's Last Match – Atletico Mineiro vs Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Brazil Campeonato Mineiro loss to Atletico Mineiro on January 25. In that match, Cruzeiro had 55% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atletico Mineiro | 45% | 0 (6) | 2 | 59 |
 Cruzeiro | 55% | 0 (5) | 2.09 | 40 |
Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Stats
Key Stats
| Botafogo | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.64 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 1.52 | Defence Strength | 0.79 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Botafogo are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Cruzeiro average 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Botafogo 20-12
Cruzeiro 14-14
What are the odds for this match?
Botafogo to win: @2.3
Draw: @3.1
Cruzeiro to win: @3.25
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9