Serie A · 26 July 2026
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Our prediction
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Home Team to Score at least one goal
High
confidence
Value analysis
+2% edgeThe odds broadly match our model, so there's limited betting value here.
In a tightly contested match on July 26, 2026, Botafogo secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Cruzeiro at the Estádio Mineirão. The only goal of the game came from G. Justino in the 41st minute, giving Botafogo a crucial lead that they would maintain until the final whistle. Both teams faced challenges in the form of cards, with multiple players cautioned throughout the match.
Despite several substitutions aimed at changing the dynamics, Cruzeiro struggled to find the back of the net. The result marks an ongoing trend in their encounters, with Cruzeiro having won 12 of the last 29 meetings compared to Botafogo's 6 victories. This win is a significant boost for Botafogo as they aim for a stronger position in the Serie A standings.
Cruzeiro take on Botafogo in the Serie A on Sunday, 26 July 2026. Below is our data-driven preview and prediction for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.
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Final result: Cruzeiro 0–1 Botafogo. Botafogo won the match.
Cruzeiro come into this fixture having won 4, drawn 0 and lost 1 of their last 5 games (LWWWW), scoring in 4 of them.
Botafogo come into this fixture having won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 games (DWDLL), scoring in 3 of them.
In their last 30 meetings, Cruzeiro have won 12, drawn 11 and lost 6 against Botafogo. These fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.
Defensively, Cruzeiro kept 13 clean sheets and Botafogo kept 9 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.
Our prediction for Cruzeiro vs Botafogo is Home Team to Score at least one goal with a 85% confidence rating at odds of 1.21. This tip is informed by the head-to-head trends above (2.4 goals per game, 40% both-teams-to-score), recent form (Cruzeiro LWWWW, Botafogo DWDLL).
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2026 | Cruzeiro | – | Botafogo | Serie A |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Botafogo | 4–0 | Cruzeiro | Serie A |
| 04 Dec 2025 | Cruzeiro | 2–2 | Botafogo | Serie A |
| 03 Aug 2025 | Botafogo | 0–2 | Cruzeiro | Serie A |
| 28 Jul 2024 | Botafogo | 0–3 | Cruzeiro | Serie A |
