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Cruzeiro vs Botafogo: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 26 July, 2026 13:00
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Probable Scores Heatmap
xG: 2.00 vs 1.46
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
4.15%
0:1
4.99%
0:2
3%
0:3
1.2%
0:4
0.36%
0:5
0.09%
1
1:0
7.23%
⭐
1:1
9.76%
🔥
1:2
6.51%
⭐
1:3
2.87%
⭐
1:4
0.94%
1:5
0.25%
⭐
2
2:0
6.3%
⭐
2:1
9.44%
⭐
2:2
6.93%
⭐
2:3
3.34%
2:4
1.19%
⭐
2:5
0.33%
3
3:0
3.66%
3:1
6.02%
3:2
4.83%
3:3
2.53%
3:4
0.98%
⭐
3:5
0.3%
4
4:0
1.6%
4:1
2.86%
⭐
4:2
2.49%
4:3
1.41%
4:4
0.59%
4:5
0.19%
5
5:0
0.56%
5:1
1.08%
5:2
1.02%
5:3
0.62%
5:4
0.28%
⭐
5:5
0.1%
Hotspot:
1:1 (9.8%)
Total Boundaries:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Probability Distribution by Total Goals
Most Probable
Trends for Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Football 26 Jul, 2026 13:00
Team Form Comparison
Cruzeiro
Home
Form Index
57
Goals
8:4
PPG
2.00
Botafogo
Away
Form Index
50
Goals
10:8
PPG
2.00
SANDVITWBRAWGREWATLL
BRAWATLLVASWCHAWATLD
3/5
Won
3/5
4/5
Scored
5/5
3/5
Scored 2+
3/5
3/5
Clean sheet
0/5
1/5
Conceded 2+
1/5
3/5
Over 2.5
4/5
2/5
BTTS
5/5
Cruzeiro
SANDVITWBRAWGREWATLL
Won
3/5
Scored
4/5
Scored 2+
3/5
Clean sheet
3/5
Conceded 2+
1/5
Over 2.5
3/5
BTTS
2/5
Botafogo
BRAWATLLVASWCHAWATLD
Won
3/5
Scored
5/5
Scored 2+
3/5
Clean sheet
0/5
Conceded 2+
1/5
Over 2.5
4/5
BTTS
5/5
Cruzeiro
Home
Form Index
57
Goals
18:12
PPG
1.60
Botafogo
Away
Form Index
50
Goals
18:20
PPG
1.20
CORWBOTDCORLCORDVASDSANDVITWBRAWGREWATLL
CORDCRUDGRELFLULPALLBRAWATLLVASWCHAWATLD
4/10
Won
3/10
9/10
Scored
9/10
6/10
Scored 2+
6/10
4/10
Clean sheet
0/10
4/10
Conceded 2+
5/10
7/10
Over 2.5
8/10
6/10
BTTS
9/10
Cruzeiro
CORWBOTDCORLCORDVASDSANDVITWBRAWGREWATLL
Won
4/10
Scored
9/10
Scored 2+
6/10
Clean sheet
4/10
Conceded 2+
4/10
Over 2.5
7/10
BTTS
6/10
Botafogo
CORDCRUDGRELFLULPALLBRAWATLLVASWCHAWATLD
Won
3/10
Scored
9/10
Scored 2+
6/10
Clean sheet
0/10
Conceded 2+
5/10
Over 2.5
8/10
BTTS
9/10
Cruzeiro
Home team
Form Index
58
Goals
7:5
PPG
2.00
Botafogo
Away team
Form Index
59
Goals
11:7
PPG
1.60
GREWREMWATLLBAHWPALD
CHAWINTDREMLATLDCORW
3/5
Won
2/5
5/5
Scored
5/5
2/5
Scored 2+
3/5
2/5
Clean sheet
0/5
1/5
Conceded 2+
2/5
2/5
Over 2.5
4/5
3/5
BTTS
5/5
Cruzeiro
GREWREMWATLLBAHWPALD
Won
3/5
Scored
5/5
Scored 2+
2/5
Clean sheet
2/5
Conceded 2+
1/5
Over 2.5
2/5
BTTS
3/5
Botafogo
CHAWINTDREMLATLDCORW
Won
2/5
Scored
5/5
Scored 2+
3/5
Clean sheet
0/5
Conceded 2+
2/5
Over 2.5
4/5
BTTS
5/5
Cruzeiro
Home team
Form Index
58
Goals
14:12
PPG
1.70
Botafogo
Away team
Form Index
59
Goals
21:17
PPG
1.80
ATLLSANDVITWPAULBRAWGREWREMWATLLBAHWPALD
BRAWATLLMirasWVASWCORDCHAWINTDREMLATLDCORW
5/10
Won
5/10
9/10
Scored
10/10
4/10
Scored 2+
7/10
4/10
Clean sheet
0/10
3/10
Conceded 2+
5/10
6/10
Over 2.5
9/10
6/10
BTTS
10/10
Cruzeiro
ATLLSANDVITWPAULBRAWGREWREMWATLLBAHWPALD
Won
5/10
Scored
9/10
Scored 2+
4/10
Clean sheet
4/10
Conceded 2+
3/10
Over 2.5
6/10
BTTS
6/10
Botafogo
BRAWATLLMirasWVASWCORDCHAWINTDREMLATLDCORW
Won
5/10
Scored
10/10
Scored 2+
7/10
Clean sheet
0/10
Conceded 2+
5/10
Over 2.5
9/10
BTTS
10/10
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 5 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
Late Goals Expected
Both teams score in 2nd half consistently (Cruzeiro 100%, Botafogo 100%) — expect late drama
-
Dominant Chance Creation
Cruzeiro create high-quality chances consistently (1.59 xG avg) — strong attacking threat
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Goal timing patterns across match periods for betting insights.
Cruzeiro
Home
Botafogo
Away
Main Prediction by Periods
- Second half: Botafogo is stronger (23 vs 15).
- Final stage: Botafogo is stronger in the closing minutes (11 vs 7).
Recommendation: Main advantage is on the away team side. Consider match result and corresponding half markets.
Match Periods
Goals scored in sample
Avg / match
7
0.35
Fast Start (0–15)
9
0.45
11
0.55
First Half (0–45)
14
0.70
15
0.75
Second Half (46–90)
23
1.15
7
0.35
Final Stage (76–90)
11
0.55
Fast start = 0–15 · First half ≈ early + half-time spurts · Second half ≈ restart + late surge · Final stage = 76–90.
Factor Breakdown
Momentum
Home +0.036
Weak
Pressure
Away +0.066
Moderate
Timing
Away +0.028
Weak
Defense
Home +0.075
Moderate
Momentum
Cruzeiro
Metric
Botafogo
7
Positive Sequences
8
6
Comeback Goals
9
2
Negative Sequences
4
10
Killer Goals
18
Pressure
Cruzeiro
Metric
Botafogo
7
Early Pressure
9
7
Late Pressure
11
0
Pressure Goals
0
0
Set Pieces
0
Timing Patterns
Cruzeiro
Metric
Botafogo
7
Fast Starts
9
4
Half-time Spurts
5
8
Second Half Starts
12
7
Late Surges
11
Defense
Cruzeiro
Metric
Botafogo
3
Early Conceded
6
5
Late Conceded
9
0
Set Piece Conceded
0
0
Pressure Conceded
0
Betting Recommendations
- Second half winner: high probability of Botafogo winning the second half.
- Late goals: Botafogo excels after the 75th minute.
- Match outcome: Botafogo holds the overall timing advantage.
Summary
Cruzeiro
Momentum: very strong — maintains success and responds well. Pressure: high — creates many dangerous moments. Defense: vulnerable early in matches.
Botafogo
Momentum: very strong — maintains success and responds well. Pressure: high — creates many dangerous moments. Defense: vulnerable early in matches.
Final advice
Botafogo has a significant second-half and late-game edge. Look at second-half result, late goals, and away win markets.
Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Head-to-head statistics for Sun 26 Jul, 2026 @ 13:00 Serie A BR
Head to Head
Last 3 meetings (all competitions)
1
Cruzeiro
1
Draws
1
Botafogo
8
Played
8
38% 3-3-2
Win Rate
38% 3-1-4
56
Form Index
50
6.90
Team Rating
6.77
57
eScored Comparison
Category scores
Margin-weighted average per category, then averaged.
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
Results
55
45
Attack
77
23
Defense
100
0
Control
67
33
Discipline
26
74
Efficiency
20
80
Average
57
43
43
Attack
1.63
Goals
1.75
1.35
Expected Goals
0.97
14.1
Shots
10.9
4.6
Shots on Target
4.6
5.4
Corners
3.4
Defense
1.25
Conceded
2
0.82
Expected Goals Against
1.56
8.4
Shots Allowed
13.9
+0.38
Goal Difference
-0.25
38%
Clean Sheets
0%
Possession & Passing
57%
Possession
49%
86%
Pass Accuracy
83%
432
Passes
383
373
Accurate Passes
317
Discipline
2
Yellow Cards
2.50
0.38
Red Cards
0.13
14
Fouls
11.4
1.4
Offsides
0.5
Efficiency
1.50
PPG
1.25
+0.28
Goals vs xG
+0.78
12%
Shot Conversion
16%
50%
Save %
67%
8
Played
7
38% 3-3-2
Win Rate
43% 3-2-2
56
Form Index
53
6.90
Team Rating
6.84
51
eScored Comparison
Category scores
Margin-weighted average per category, then averaged.
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
Results
45
55
Attack
48
52
Defense
85
15
Control
74
26
Discipline
39
61
Efficiency
15
85
Average
51
49
49
Attack
1.63
Goals
2.14
1.35
Expected Goals
1.28
14.1
Shots
13.3
4.6
Shots on Target
5.1
5.4
Corners
4.1
Defense
1.25
Conceded
1.71
0.82
Expected Goals Against
1.08
8.4
Shots Allowed
15.3
+0.38
Goal Difference
+0.43
38%
Clean Sheets
14%
Possession & Passing
57%
Possession
47%
86%
Pass Accuracy
82%
432
Passes
364
373
Accurate Passes
300
Discipline
2
Yellow Cards
2.71
0.38
Red Cards
0.14
14
Fouls
14.9
1.4
Offsides
0.4
Efficiency
1.50
PPG
1.57
+0.28
Goals vs xG
+0.86
12%
Shot Conversion
16%
50%
Save %
63%
8
Played
8
25% 2-2-4
Win Rate
38% 3-1-4
46
Form Index
50
6.69
Team Rating
6.77
42
eScored Comparison
Category scores
Margin-weighted average per category, then averaged.
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
Results
30
70
Attack
52
48
Defense
60
40
Control
59
41
Discipline
40
60
Efficiency
11
89
Average
42
58
58
Attack
1
Goals
1.75
1.04
Expected Goals
0.97
12
Shots
10.9
4.8
Shots on Target
4.6
4.4
Corners
3.4
Defense
2
Conceded
2
1.28
Expected Goals Against
1.56
12.1
Shots Allowed
13.9
-1
Goal Difference
-0.25
13%
Clean Sheets
0%
Possession & Passing
54%
Possession
49%
85%
Pass Accuracy
83%
415
Passes
383
355
Accurate Passes
317
Discipline
2.50
Yellow Cards
2.50
0
Red Cards
0.13
14.5
Fouls
11.4
1.8
Offsides
0.5
Efficiency
1
PPG
1.25
-0.04
Goals vs xG
+0.78
8%
Shot Conversion
16%
58%
Save %
67%
16
Played
15
31% 5-5-6
Win Rate
40% 6-3-6
58
Form Index
59
6.80
Team Rating
6.80
45
eScored Comparison
Category scores
Margin-weighted average per category, then averaged.
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
Results
37
63
Attack
52
48
Defense
72
28
Control
66
34
Discipline
27
73
Efficiency
15
85
Average
45
55
55
Attack
1.31
Goals
1.93
1.19
Expected Goals
1.12
13.1
Shots
12
4.7
Shots on Target
4.9
4.9
Corners
3.7
Defense
1.63
Conceded
1.87
1.05
Expected Goals Against
1.34
10.3
Shots Allowed
14.5
-0.31
Goal Difference
+0.07
25%
Clean Sheets
7%
Possession & Passing
56%
Possession
48%
86%
Pass Accuracy
83%
424
Passes
374
364
Accurate Passes
309
Discipline
2.25
Yellow Cards
2.60
0.19
Red Cards
0.13
14.3
Fouls
13
1.6
Offsides
0.5
Efficiency
1.25
PPG
1.40
+0.12
Goals vs xG
+0.82
10%
Shot Conversion
16%
55%
Save %
65%
3
Played
3
33% 1-1-1
Win Rate
33% 1-1-1
—
Form Index
—
6.86
Team Rating
6.98
43
eScored Comparison
Category scores
Margin-weighted average per category, then averaged.
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
Results
50
50
Attack
50
50
Defense
47
53
Control
38
62
Discipline
58
42
Efficiency
13
87
Average
43
57
57
Attack
1.33
Goals
2
1.52
Expected Goals
1.11
12.3
Shots
10
4
Shots on Target
4
4.3
Corners
5.3
Defense
2
Conceded
1.33
1.11
Expected Goals Against
1.52
10
Shots Allowed
12.3
-0.67
Goal Difference
+0.67
33%
Clean Sheets
33%
Possession & Passing
47%
Possession
53%
83%
Pass Accuracy
85%
391
Passes
435
326
Accurate Passes
368
Discipline
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0.33
10.3
Fouls
12.7
2.7
Offsides
0.7
Efficiency
1.33
PPG
1.33
-0.18
Goals vs xG
+0.89
11%
Shot Conversion
20%
50%
Save %
67%
Cruzeiro vs Botafogo: 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 Cruzeiro and away matches for Botafogo
Number of goals
Cruzeiro
Under
Over
Botafogo
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
0%
0
100%
10
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
30%
3
70%
7
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
70%
7
30%
3
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
Yes
60%
6
100%
10
No
40%
4
0%
0
1X2
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
1
50%
5
50%
5
X
20%
2
30%
3
2
30%
3
20%
2
Double Chance
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
12
80%
8
70%
7
1X
70%
7
80%
8
X2
50%
5
50%
5
Total Goals
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
0-1
20%
2
0%
0
2-3
60%
6
40%
4
4+
20%
2
60%
6
Total Corners
Cruzeiro
Under
Over
Botafogo
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
Yes
40%
4
0%
0
No
60%
6
100%
10
1X2 HT - FT
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
HT 1 - FT 1
20%
2
30%
3
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
30%
3
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
20%
2
HT X - FT 1
30%
3
20%
2
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT X
20%
2
10%
1
xG(xGa)
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
xG
1.27
1.3
xGa
0.9
1.11
Number of goals
Cruzeiro
Under
Over
Botafogo
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
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
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
Yes
30%
3
50%
5
No
70%
7
50%
5
1X2
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
1
20%
2
40%
4
X
50%
5
30%
3
2
30%
3
30%
3
Double Chance
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
12
50%
5
70%
7
1X
70%
7
70%
7
X2
80%
8
60%
6
Total Goals
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
0-1
30%
3
50%
5
2-3
70%
7
40%
4
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
Yes
40%
4
30%
3
No
60%
6
70%
7
Number of goals
Cruzeiro
Under
Over
Botafogo
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
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
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
Yes
20%
2
40%
4
No
80%
8
60%
6
1X2
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
1
40%
4
60%
6
X
50%
5
20%
2
2
10%
1
20%
2
Double Chance
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
12
50%
5
80%
8
1X
90%
9
80%
8
X2
60%
6
40%
4
Total Goals
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
0-1
70%
7
40%
4
2-3
30%
3
50%
5
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
Yes
80%
8
40%
4
No
20%
2
60%
6
1.49
Expected goals
1.44
56%
Ball Possession
44%
13
Total Shots
10
5
Shots on Goal
4
8
Shots Off Goal
6
5
Corners
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
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In this exciting Serie A BR 2026 matchup, Cruzeiro will take on Botafogo as part of the 2026 season in Serie A BR. This match is part of Matchweek 1 and will take place on 2026-07-26 at 2026-07-26 in the famous .
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Cruzeiro, and the visiting side, Botafogo. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-07-26
Time: 20:00
Location:
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
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