Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

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 Fortaleza

Botafogo will look to carry forward their winning form after a 4-2 Brazil Serie A success over Fortaleza on December 7. In that match, Botafogo controlled 71% of possession and managed 14 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Botafogo	71%	14 (6)	1.72	58
Fortaleza	29%	9 (4)	1.03	27

Cruzeiro's Last Match – Cruzeiro vs Pouso Alegre

Cruzeiro will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Brazil Campeonato Mineiro loss to Pouso Alegre on January 10. In that match, Cruzeiro had 67% possession and 4 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Cruzeiro	67%	0 (4)	0.67	83
Pouso Alegre	33%	0 (2)	0.12	37

Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Botafogo are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Cruzeiro average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.