Login
Register
Palmeiras
1
1
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro vs Botafogo: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 26 July, 2026 15:00
Best Tip
PREMIUM
Today free quota for this competition is already allocated.
Upgrade to PremiumPrediction League
8
Played
3
Wins
3
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.6
(13 total)
xG
1.30
(10.8 total)
Shots per Match
14.1
(113 total)
Shots on Target
4.6
(33% acc)
Corners
5.4
(43 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.3
per match
xGa
0.80
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(38%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2
avg
Red Cards
0.4
(3 total)
Fouls
14
(112 total)
Offsides
1.4
(11 total)
8
Played
2
Wins
2
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1
(8 total)
xG
1.00
(8.3 total)
Shots per Match
12
(96 total)
Shots on Target
4.8
(40% acc)
Corners
4.4
(35 total)
Defense
Conceded
2
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(13%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.5
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
14.5
(116 total)
Offsides
1.8
(14 total)
16
Played
5
Wins
5
Draws
6
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(21 total)
xG
1.20
(19.1 total)
Shots per Match
13.1
(209 total)
Shots on Target
4.7
(36% acc)
Corners
4.9
(78 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.6
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(25%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(3 total)
Fouls
14.3
(228 total)
Offsides
1.6
(25 total)
7
Played
3
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.1
(15 total)
xG
1.30
(9.0 total)
Shots per Match
13.3
(93 total)
Shots on Target
5.1
(39% acc)
Corners
4.1
(29 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.7
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(14%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.7
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
14.9
(104 total)
Offsides
0.4
(3 total)
8
Played
3
Wins
1
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.8
(14 total)
xG
1.00
(7.8 total)
Shots per Match
10.9
(87 total)
Shots on Target
4.6
(43% acc)
Corners
3.4
(27 total)
Defense
Conceded
2
per match
xGa
1.60
per match
Clean Sheets
0
(0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.5
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
11.4
(91 total)
Offsides
0.5
(4 total)
15
Played
6
Wins
3
Draws
6
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.9
(29 total)
xG
1.10
(16.8 total)
Shots per Match
12
(180 total)
Shots on Target
4.9
(41% acc)
Corners
3.7
(56 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.9
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
1
(7%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.6
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
13
(195 total)
Offsides
0.5
(7 total)
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 15:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 1 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
Physical Battle Expected
High card rate in recent matches — expect aggressive, physical encounter with 4+ cards
Comprehensive betting trends for Cruzeiro vs Botafogo.
🏆 Match Winner
Cruzeiro2 TrendsUnbeatenH2H
Cruzeiro are unbeaten in their last 2 2 matches
2 / 2100%
Efficient ScoringH2H
Cruzeiro efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
2 / 2100%
Botafogo1 TrendsNot WinH2H
Botafogo have not won in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
2 / 2100%
🛡️ Double Chance
Cruzeiro2 TrendsUnbeatenH2H
Cruzeiro are unbeaten in their last 2 2 matches
2 / 2100%
Undefeated at HTH2H
Cruzeiro are undefeated at half time in their last 2 2 matches
2 / 2100%
Botafogo1 TrendsNot WinH2H
Botafogo have not won in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
2 / 2100%
⚡ Team Total Goals
Cruzeiro3 TrendsScored 1+Recent
Cruzeiro scored 1+ goals in their last 2 2 matches
2 / 2100%
Scored 2+Recent
Cruzeiro scored 2+ goals in their last 2 2 matches
2 / 2100%
First Half SpecialistsRecent
Cruzeiro score in first half in their last 2 2 matches
2 / 2100%
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Cruzeiro1 Trends — avg 3 (+19% above league)Many CardsH2H
Cruzeiro receive 2+ cards in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
2 / 2100%
Botafogo1 Trends — avg 2.9 (+15% above league)Many CardsH2H
Botafogo receive 2+ cards in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
2 / 2100%
🆚Head-to-Head1 Trend
High Card MatchesH2H
Average 5.0 cards per match in their last 2 H2H matches
%
💡Both teams show aggressive play -
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Botafogo2 Trends — avg 4 (-20% below league)Many CornersH2H
Botafogo win 6+ corners in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
2 / 2100%
Corner DominanceH2H
Botafogo dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 2 of their last 2 Serie A BR matches
2 / 2100%
💡Moderate corner environment -
🎯 Betting Analysis
Cruzeiro vs Botafogo
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Botafogo is stronger in the second half (23 vs 15).
⚡ Final Stage: Botafogo is stronger in the final minutes (11 vs 7).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚡ Final Stage: Botafogo is stronger in the final minutes (11 vs 7).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Cruzeiro
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.25
Pressure
0.16
✈️ Botafogo
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.22
Pressure
0.23
⏰ 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.
🏠 Cruzeiro - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
✈️ Botafogo - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
23
Avg. Goals per Match
1.15
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Cruzeiro - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
7
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
10
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
7
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
7
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
8
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
5
✈️ Botafogo - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
8
Comeback Goals
9
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
18
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
9
Late Pressure
11
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
9
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
12
Late Surges
11
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
9
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Botafogo shows superior performance after the break (23 vs 15 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Botafogo winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Botafogo excels in the closing minutes (11 vs 7 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
- Away 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)
Home +0.036
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.066
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.028 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.075
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Cruzeiro):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Botafogo):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Away team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and away team victory.
Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Head-to-head statistics for Sun 26 Jul, 2026 @ 15:00 Serie A BR
Team comparison
Goals Home:
-2.5*
Goals Away:
-2.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Cruzeiro
VS
Botafogo
Last 3 Head-to-Head Matches
1
Wins
1
Draws
1
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3 (4)
2 (6)
xG
1.50
1.10
Shots
12.3 (37)
10 (30)
Shots on Target
4 (12)
4 (12)
Corners
4.3 (13)
5.3 (16)
Defense
Conceded
2 (6)
1.3 (4)
xGa
1.10
1.50
Clean Sheets
1 (33%)
1 (33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2 (6)
2 (6)
Red Cards
0 (0)
0.3 (1)
Fouls
10.3 (31)
12.7 (38)
Offsides
2.7 (8)
0.7 (2)
Last 6 Matches
Cruzeiro
VS
Botafogo
4/6 (67%)
Victories
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Draws
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
2.17
PPG
1.50
1.50
Avg Goals Scored
2.17
1.00
Avg Goals Conceded
1.50
67%
BTTS %
100%
0%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
33%
1.18
Avg xG
1.27
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
2.00
xG
1.45
57%
Ball Possession
43%
13
Total Shots
10
5
Shots on Goal
4
9
Shots Off Goal
6
5
Corners
4
2
Yellow Cards
3
No Posts Found
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!