Cruzeiro vs Botafogo: match statistics
Cruzeiro vs Botafogo: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cruzeiro played against Botafogo in Serie A (Brazil). The game was played on December 4, 2025. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Cruzeiro has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Botafogo has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Cruzeiro scores 1.47 goals per game and allows 0.72. Botafogo scores 1.44 and allows 0.94. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Cruzeiro's games and 33% of Botafogo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 39%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Botafogo has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.48 per game. Cruzeiro takes 13.8 shots per game, while Botafogo takes 14.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Cruzeiro leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.64 goals per game after halftime. Botafogo leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cruzeiro's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). For Botafogo, it is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cruzeiro | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Botafogo is 22% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Cruzeiro · 2.2 pts / game - Botafogo
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cruzeiro is 31% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.72 goals / game - Cruzeiro · 0.94 goals / game - Botafogo
Cruzeiro scores in 75% of games (27 of 36 meczów), while Botafogo keeps a clean sheet in 42% (15 of 36 meczów).
Botafogo scores in 61% of games (22 of 36 meczów), while Cruzeiro keeps a clean sheet in 47% (17 of 36 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cruzeiro
Over / Under - Botafogo
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cruzeiro is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.69 pts / game - Cruzeiro · 1.42 pts / game - Botafogo
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cruzeiro - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Botafogo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cruzeiro
Botafogo
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Cruzeiro | Liga | Botafogo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.19 | 2.49 | ▼ 2.39 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 47% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 44% | 45% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 47% | 30% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | • 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 75% | ▼ 72% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Cruzeiro's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Botafogo. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cruzeiro vs Botafogo?
The Serie A match finished Cruzeiro 2:2 Botafogo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cruzeiro vs Botafogo?
Cruzeiro score 1.47 goals per game on average and Botafogo 1.44. The Serie A average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Cruzeiro's matches and 33% of Botafogo's.
What form are Cruzeiro and Botafogo in?
Over the last 5 games Cruzeiro have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Botafogo 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cruzeiro vs Botafogo?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.