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Botafogo vs Cruzeiro: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Thursday, 29 January, 2026 18:30
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In this exciting Serie A BR 2026 matchup, Botafogo will take on Cruzeiro as part of the 2026 season in Serie A BR. This match is part of Matchweek 1 and will take place on 2026-01-30 at 2026-01-30 in the famous .
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Botafogo, and the visiting side, Cruzeiro. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-30
Time: 00:30
Location:
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Football 29 Jan, 2026 18:30
ℹ️ No advanced patterns detected for this match.
Comprehensive betting trends for Botafogo vs Cruzeiro, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Botafogo(1 trends)
- Not WinH2H2/2100%Botafogo have not won in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
Cruzeiro(2 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H2/2100%Cruzeiro are unbeaten in their last 2 2 matches
- Efficient ScoringH2H2/2100%Cruzeiro efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
🛡️ Double Chance
Botafogo(1 trends)
- Not WinH2H2/2100%Botafogo have not won in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
Cruzeiro(2 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H2/2100%Cruzeiro are unbeaten in their last 2 2 matches
- Undefeated at HTH2H2/2100%Cruzeiro are undefeated at half time in their last 2 2 matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Cruzeiro(3 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent2/2100%Cruzeiro scored 1+ goals in their last 2 2 matches
- Scored 2+Recent2/2100%Cruzeiro scored 2+ goals in their last 2 2 matches
- First Half SpecialistsRecent2/2100%Cruzeiro score in first half in their last 2 2 matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Botafogo(1 trends) — avg 2.5 (-2% below league)
- Many CardsH2H2/2100%Botafogo receive 2+ cards in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
Cruzeiro(1 trends) — avg 2.9 (+14% above league)
- Many CardsH2H2/2100%Cruzeiro receive 2+ cards in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 5.0 cards per match in their last 2 H2H matches
Both teams show aggressive play -
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Botafogo(2 trends) — avg 5.6 (+12% above league)
- Many CornersH2H2/2100%Botafogo win 6+ corners in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
- Corner DominanceH2H2/2100%Botafogo dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
Moderate corner environment -
🎯 Betting Analysis
Botafogo vs Cruzeiro
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Botafogo is stronger in the first 15 minutes (8 vs 4).
⏰ First Half: Botafogo is stronger in the first half (16 vs 7).
🔄 Second Half: Botafogo is stronger in the second half (15 vs 9).
⚡ Final Stage: Botafogo is stronger in the final minutes (9 vs 1).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⏰ First Half: Botafogo is stronger in the first half (16 vs 7).
🔄 Second Half: Botafogo is stronger in the second half (15 vs 9).
⚡ Final Stage: Botafogo is stronger in the final minutes (9 vs 1).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Botafogo
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.02
Pressure
0.19
✈️ Cruzeiro
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.06
Pressure
0.05
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Botafogo - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
16
Avg. Goals per Match
0.8
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
✈️ Cruzeiro - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
1
Avg. Goals per Match
0.05
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Botafogo - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
5
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
14
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
8
Late Pressure
9
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
8
Half-time Spurts
8
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
9
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
6
✈️ Cruzeiro - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
1
Killer Goals
10
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
1
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
3
Second Half Starts
8
Late Surges
1
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
5
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Home Fast Start: Botafogo often scores in the first 15 minutes (8 vs 4)
- First Goal Home: High probability of Botafogo scoring first
- ⏰ Home First Half: Botafogo is stronger in the first half (16 vs 7)
- First Half Result: Consider Botafogo to win the first half
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Botafogo shows superior performance after the break (15 vs 9 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Botafogo winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Botafogo excels in the closing minutes (9 vs 1 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Botafogo scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Botafogo has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Botafogo handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.033
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.148
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.038 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.023 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Botafogo):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Cruzeiro):
Momentum: Moderate - team shows stable play. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Home team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and home team victory.
Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Head-to-head statistics for Thu 29 Jan, 2026 @ 18:30 Serie A BR
Botafogo
VS
Cruzeiro
Last 2 Head-to-Head Matches
0
Wins
1
Draws
1
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1 (2)
2 (4)
xG
1.20
1.60
Shots
10 (20)
10 (20)
Shots on Target
3.5 (7)
4 (8)
Corners
6.5 (13)
3 (6)
Defense
Conceded
2 (4)
1 (2)
xGa
1.60
1.20
Clean Sheets
0 (0%)
1 (50%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.5 (5)
2 (4)
Red Cards
0.5 (1)
0 (0)
Fouls
14 (28)
9.5 (19)
Offsides
1 (2)
1.5 (3)
Last 6 Matches
Botafogo
VS
Cruzeiro
3/6 (50%)
Victories
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Draws
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
0.00
PPG
0.00
0.00
Avg Goals Scored
0.00
0.00
Avg Goals Conceded
0.00
0%
BTTS %
0%
0%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.44
Avg xG
1.23
Botafogo vs Cruzeiro: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Botafogo and away matches for Cruzeiro
Number of goals
Botafogo
Under
Over
Cruzeiro
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
20%
2
80%
8
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
60%
6
40%
4
70%
7
30%
3
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
Yes
60%
6
40%
4
No
40%
4
60%
6
1X2
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
1
50%
5
40%
4
X
50%
5
50%
5
2
0%
0
10%
1
Double Chance
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
12
50%
5
50%
5
1X
100%
10
90%
9
X2
50%
5
60%
6
Total Goals
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
0-1
20%
2
40%
4
2-3
20%
2
30%
3
4+
60%
6
30%
3
Total Corners
Botafogo
Under
Over
Cruzeiro
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
60%
6
40%
4
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
Yes
40%
4
50%
5
No
60%
6
50%
5
1X2 HT - FT
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
HT 1 - FT 1
30%
3
40%
4
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
20%
2
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT X
20%
2
30%
3
xG(xGa)
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
xG
1.48
1.17
xGa
1.27
1.01
Number of goals
Botafogo
Under
Over
Cruzeiro
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
Yes
30%
3
20%
2
No
70%
7
80%
8
1X2
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
1
40%
4
50%
5
X
30%
3
30%
3
2
30%
3
20%
2
Double Chance
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
12
70%
7
70%
7
1X
70%
7
80%
8
X2
60%
6
50%
5
Total Goals
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
0-1
60%
6
70%
7
2-3
40%
4
20%
2
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
Yes
50%
5
70%
7
No
50%
5
30%
3
Number of goals
Botafogo
Under
Over
Cruzeiro
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
50%
5
50%
5
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
Yes
40%
4
30%
3
No
60%
6
70%
7
1X2
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
1
60%
6
20%
2
X
20%
2
60%
6
2
20%
2
20%
2
Double Chance
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
12
80%
8
40%
4
1X
80%
8
80%
8
X2
40%
4
80%
8
Total Goals
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
0-1
40%
4
60%
6
2-3
50%
5
40%
4
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Botafogo
Cruzeiro
Yes
50%
5
60%
6
No
50%
5
40%
4
2.33
xG
1.19
57%
Ball Possession
43%
16
Total Shots
11
5
Shots on Goal
4
11
Shots Off Goal
7
6
Corners
5
3
Yellow Cards
4
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