Our Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Prediction: 1-1
Cruzeiro vs Botafogo in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 22:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday December 4, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cruzeiro's Last Match – Cruzeiro vs Corinthians
Cruzeiro will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 Brazil Serie A win against Corinthians on November 23. In that match, Cruzeiro saw 47% of the ball and created 14 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cruzeiro | 47% | 14 (7) | 1.91 | 40 |
 Corinthians | 53% | 1 (0) | 0.28 | 44 |
Botafogo's Last Match – Botafogo vs Gremio
Botafogo must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-2 Brazil Serie A victory over Gremio in their last outing. In that match, Botafogo recorded 45% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Botafogo | 45% | 12 (7) | 1.95 | 43 |
 Gremio | 55% | 10 (5) | 1.25 | 31 |
Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Stats
Key Stats
| Cruzeiro | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 1.19 |
| 0.79 | Defence Strength | 0.48 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cruzeiro are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Botafogo average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.