Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 Aug 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Botafogo vs Cruzeiro

Botafogo host Cruzeiro in this Brazilian Série A match, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 3 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Can Cruzeiro Stay Close to the Favourites?

Cruzeiro look a nice wager to topple Botafogo and we can take them at +102.5 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

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3-0 Win for Cruzeiro in Pair’s Last Encounter

Botafogo drew their last Série A game which was at home. The action ended 1-1 against Corinthians. The Rio de Janeiro club had the majority of the ball boasting 62% possession and two shots on target, with Arthur Cabral getting the goal.

On Tuesday night, Botafogo hosted Red Bull Bragantino in the Copa do Brasil and won 2-0.

Cruzeiro were defeated in their previous Série A game, being beaten at home to Ceará by a 2-1 scoreline. The Foxes boasted 64% possession and had five shots on goal, while Kaio Jorge found the net.

Four days ago, Cruzeiro drew 0-0 in the Copa do Brasil when hosting CRB.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cruzeiro have won the last two clashes against Botafogo. A 3-0 away win followed a 3-2 home triumph. There have been five draws and three Cruzeiro wins in the past 8 H2H matches.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Cruzeiro	23	14	5	4	37	16	21	37:16	47
5	Botafogo	22	10	6	6	33	17	16	33:17	36

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Botafogo have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. Davide Ancelotti's team have averaged 51.4% possession and 4.2 corners per game, with the opposition getting 0.4 goals from 2.9 shots on goal, 8.2 attempts and 4.3 corners.

The four top scorers are Arthur Cabral, Cuiabano, Alex Telles and Artur Guimaraes, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Marlon Freitas has made the most assists with 4.

Cruzeiro have won 6, lost 1 and drawn 3, with an average of 5.3 shots on goal, 11.8 attempts and 1.9 goals. The Belo Horizonte side average 48.4% possession, 6.4 corners awarded and 5.6 corners against, while 0.4 goals have been conceded from 8.6 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.

The leading scorer has been Kaio Jorge with 9, while Gabriel Barbosa and Matheus Pereira have 2. Matheus Pereira has managed to clock up 5 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Botafogo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): John Victor (GK), Vitinho, Kaio, Alexander Barboza, Alex Telles, Marlon Freitas, Allan, Artur Guimaraes, Jefferson Savarino, Alvaro Montoro, Arthur Cabral.

Cruzeiro confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Cassio (GK), William, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Daniel Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira, Wanderson, Kaio Jorge.

Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Betting Tips

Be ready for Botafogo vs Cruzeiro with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best corners advice, player props to watch and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll divide our stake by wagering Cruzeiro +0.25 at odds of +102.5 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this Série A showdown.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the Série A team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Botafogo vs Cruzeiro league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Botafogo in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Botafogo in 8 consecutive games against Cruzeiro.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 49.4% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Cruzeiro Asian Hcp +0.25 @ +102.5 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Botafogo 0 - 1 Cruzeiro

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Cruzeiro to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +700 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jefferson Savarino Over 0.5 Shots On Target -133

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo) can be backed at -133 to record at least one shot on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest Jefferson Savarino Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-127

Shots

Over 1.5

-208

Under 1.5

-

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Matheus Pereira to Score +480

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) has scored two goals in his past four Série A games away from home. There are odds of +480 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Matheus Pereira Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+480

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-115

Shots

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Cruzeiro Under 4.5 Corners -150

Cruzeiro have failed to cover the 4.5 corners line in three consecutive away matches, while Botafogo have yielded an average of 2.50 corners in their previous 10 home games. We can use these numbers for our gain, with odds of -150 that Cruzeiro come up short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Botafogo

Total

8.50 4.20 4.30

Home

8.30 5.80 2.50

Away

9.30 3.90 5.40

Cruzeiro

Total

12.00 6.40 5.60

Home

12.00 6.70 5.30

Away

11.20 4.80 6.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-106

Botafogo Corners

Over 5.5

+105

Under 5.5

-147

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 4.5

-102

Under 4.5

-139

Most Corners

1

-141

X

+525

2

+140

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Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Fogo Favourites to Win

The favourites are 44% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Botafogo being priced at +125 to come away with a victory in this Série A encounter. Cruzeiro are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +270.

Botafogo can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -200. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Cruzeiro are +140.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. If you’re expecting at least one team to draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is available at -147.

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Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+188

2

+270

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

-100

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-400

12

-263

X2

-172

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+140

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-111

2 Hcp +0.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-204

Over 2.5

+155

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+104

No

-147

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Favourite Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos is +330 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

First

+148

Anytime

+330

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

First

+180

Anytime

+360

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

First

+320

Anytime

+600

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

Gonzalo Mastriani (Botafogo)

First

+375

Anytime

+750

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

First

+450

Anytime

+900

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Luis Eduardo Soares 'Cuiabano' da Silva (Botafogo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+750

Anytime

+1400

Danilo Barbosa da Silva (Botafogo)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+1600

Marques Allan (Botafogo)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Victor Da Silva "Vitinho" (Botafogo)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

'Rodriguinho' Santos de Souza (Cruzeiro)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Marlon Freitas (Botafogo)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Mateo Ponte (Botafogo)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-106

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-115

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-122

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-127

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-130

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-125

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-128

Gonzalo Mastriani (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-135

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-175

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-189

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-250

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-250

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-313

Luis Eduardo Soares 'Cuiabano' da Silva (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-333

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-400

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-400

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-435

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Victor Da Silva "Vitinho" (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Mateo Ponte (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-1000

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 3.5

+102

Under 3.5

-

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-204

Under 1.5

-

Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-208

Under 1.5

-

Gonzalo Mastriani (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

-

Artur Victor Guimarães (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-313

Under 1.5

-

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-286

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Lautaro Díaz (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

William de Asevedo Furtado (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Victor Da Silva "Vitinho" (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Botafogo vs Cruzeiro without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for Série A, along with current injury news.

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