Cruzeiro and Botafogo face each other on Thursday 12.04.2025, at 22:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie A 2025 match. The game will take place at Cruzeiro's home ground, the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Cruzeiro and Botafogo, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Cruzeiro vs Botafogo
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1st Half Under 1.5 Goals
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Cruzeiro preview
Cruzeiro heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 36 matches, Cruzeiro secured 19 victories, 12 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.92 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Cruzeiro's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 29 victories so far.
Cruzeiro has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 87 goals, of which 53 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 1.47 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kaio Jorge, who has found the back of the net 21 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Kaio Jorge has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, Cruzeiro has conceded 26 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 0.72 per game) and 51 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.8 per match in the 2025 campaign.
Botafogo preview
Botafogo comes into the game with 36 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 16 victories, 11 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.64 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.
Botafogo's attack has been highly effective, scoring 0 goals during this period. Of that total, 52 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 1.44 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.
Botafogo's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 34 goals with an average of 0.94 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 0 goals in 0 matches, averaging 0 per match.
Head to head: Cruzeiro vs Botafogo
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Cruzeiro
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D D W |
1.92 |
| Home | W D W W D |
2.33 |
| Away | D D W D D |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 72% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.19 | 2.5 | 1.89 |
| Scored | 1.47 | 1.83 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 0.72 | 0.67 | 0.78 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 56% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 47% | 44% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 11% | 39% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 78% | 39% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.67 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.16 | 1.57 |
Botafogo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W D W |
1.64 |
| Home | W W W D L |
1.94 |
| Away | D D D W L |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 56% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.39 | 3.17 | 1.61 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1.94 | 0.94 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 1.22 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 17% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 39% | 22% | 56% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 67% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.77 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.2 | 1.37 |
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