Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Jul 2026

Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Cruzeiro To Win @ -143

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Cruzeiro look a great bet to beat Botafogo on the Full-Time Result market. You can get odds of -143 with BetMGM that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.

Continue below for our full Cruzeiro vs Botafogo betting breakdown, where you can read the complete analysis of our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Preview

Cruzeiro go head-to-head with Botafogo, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 26 July.

Cruzeiro got the win in their last game. A 2-1 victory occurred on the road when meeting Internacional. The Belo Horizonte team had 53% possession and managed six shots on target, while Kaio Jorge and Matheus Pereira scored one goal each.

Botafogo played Vitória at home in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw. Franclim Carvalho's men boasted 57% possession and had six shots on goal.

Fogo Came Out on Top in Last H2H Clash

It was a 4-0 home win for Botafogo when they last played Cruzeiro. The 10 previous H2H meetings have seen five draws, four wins for Cruzeiro and a victory for Botafogo.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Cruzeiro	19	7	6	6	26	29	-3	26:29	27
9	Botafogo	19	7	5	7	33	32	1	33:32	26

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Cruzeiro have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts. Artur Jorge's side have averaged 58.0% possession and 4.8 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 4.0 corners from 3.0 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts.

Christian and Kaio Jorge are the leading goalscorers with 3, while Matheus Pereira has 2. Fagner is the top assists maker on 3.

Botafogo have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 14.7 attempts, 6.1 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. Fogo average 49.6% possession, 5.1 corners in their favour and 4.8 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 5.1 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts.

Arthur Cabral has top scored with 5, while Danilo, Edenilson and Matheus Martins are next on 2. Kauan Toledo, Alex Telles and Vitinho have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Otavio Costa (GK), Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Gabriel Rojas, Lucas Silva, Lucas Romero, Marquinhos, Matheus Henrique, Luis Sinisterra, Kaio Jorge.

Botafogo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Warleson (GK), Vitinho, Nahuel Ferraresi, Fernando Marcal, Alex Telles, Huguinho, Cristian Medina, Lucas Villalba, Alvaro Montoro, Matheus Martins, Arthur Cabral.

Main Match Prediction

We can back Cruzeiro at -143 to claim a Série A victory and this looks like a standout price. The betting sites give us the chance to grab a slice of value for this selection.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest Série A form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• Cruzeiro have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Cruzeiro have won 3 of their last 5 games.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 58.8% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

If you’re looking for greater odds, Cruzeiro can be backed at a bigger price on the Asian Handicap. Also consider the Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result markets for more juice.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro 2 - 0 Botafogo

There’s the option to wager on Cruzeiro to win by a 2-0 scoreline. Odds of +575 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Gerson Santos da Silva Over 0.5 Shots On Target +160

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro) is available at +160 to have one or more shots on goal. He looks like an attractive wager on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop bet selection.

Latest Gerson Santos da Silva Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+475

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

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Kaio Jorge to Score +120

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro) has scored in his past two Série A matches Based on the stats, we think that odds of +120 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Kaio Jorge Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+120

First

+320

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Shots

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -147

There has been three straight Botafogo matches where 9.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been an average of 10.60 corners in the previous five Cruzeiro games. If you agree with our verdict that the Total Corners line can be covered, then you can land odds of -147 that this happens.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cruzeiro

Total

8.80 4.80 4.00

Home

8.70 5.80 2.90

Away

10.10 4.60 5.50

Botafogo

Total

9.90 5.10 4.80

Home

9.00 4.50 4.50

Away

8.70 3.40 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+105

Under 10.5

-149

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 5.5

-152

Under 5.5

+102

Botafogo Corners

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-244

X

+700

2

+225

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Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Cruzeiro are the skinniest price to succeed in this Série A clash, with the favourites afforded a 59% probability based on their -143 betting odds with the bookies. The market implies that Botafogo are the most unlikely to win at +370.

Stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0 when betting Cruzeiro -0.75 at -110 on the Asian Handicap. Beating Botafogo by 2+ goals sees a full payout. Winning by one goal means a return on the former and a push on the latter.

You can land odds which are similar whether you’re betting Over or Under 2.5 Goals. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -132 on the Both Teams to Score market.

You’ll be blown away by the hundreds of markets available for Série A matches. Head to the best betting sites and take your pick from the various football options available.

Full-Time Result

1

-143

X

+280

2

+370

Half-Time Result

1

+125

X

+128

2

+380

Double Chance

1X

-526

12

-400

X2

+108

Draw No Bet

1

-357

2

+225

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-110

2 Hcp +0.75

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-108

Over 2.5

-120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-105

Kaio Jorge is priced at +320 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +120 to find the net anytime.

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

First

+320

Anytime

+120

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

First

+500

Anytime

+195

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

First

+650

Anytime

+260

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+700

Anytime

+280

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

First

+800

Anytime

+310

Jordan Barrera (Botafogo)

First

+850

Anytime

+320

Chris Ramos (Botafogo)

First

+850

Anytime

+350

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

First

+900

Anytime

+350

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

First

+900

Anytime

+360

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+1000

Anytime

+400

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

First

+1100

Anytime

+400

Edenilson (Botafogo)

First

+1050

Anytime

+440

Elias Manoel (Botafogo)

First

+1150

Anytime

+450

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+1200

Anytime

+475

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

First

+1400

Anytime

+575

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

First

+1500

Anytime

+575

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+1500

Anytime

+600

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

First

+1500

Anytime

+600

Fabrício Bruno Soares de Faria (Cruzeiro)

First

+1900

Anytime

+700

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

First

+1700

Anytime

+750

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

First

+1800

Anytime

+750

Cristian Medina (Botafogo)

First

+1900

Anytime

+750

Lucas Villalba (Cruzeiro)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Fágner Conserva Lemos (Cruzeiro)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

João Marcelo Ferreira (Cruzeiro)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Jordan Barrera (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Chris Ramos (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Elias Manoel (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-

Edenilson (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

Cristian Medina (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Fabrício Bruno Soares de Faria (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Villalba (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-

Fágner Conserva Lemos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-

João Marcelo Ferreira (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

Arthur Cabral (Botafogo)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

-

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Elias Manoel (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Edenilson (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Martins (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Jordan Barrera (Botafogo)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Joaquín Correa (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-

Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Fabrício Bruno Soares de Faria (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

Alex Telles (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Santiago Rodríguez (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Cristian Medina (Botafogo)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

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Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Lineups & Team News

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