Cruzeiro and Botafogo are set to clash today at 19:30 (Argentina time) in what promises to be an exciting encounter for the 37th round of the Brasileirao at the iconic Mineirão stadium.
Current Form
Both teams are looking for a vital win after their previous outing ended in draws—Cruzeiro with a 1-1 stalemate against Ceará, and Botafogo managing a 2-2 draw with Corinthians. Consequently, both squads are eager to turn their fortunes around this evening.
Recent Performance of Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro has displayed inconsistent form in the league lately, securing 2 wins and a couple of draws out of their last four matches. They have scored 8 goals during this stretch, while conceding 4.
Recent Performance of Botafogo
Botafogo, on the other hand, has alternated between victories and draws in their last four games, registering 3 wins and 1 draw. They have found the back of the net 11 times while allowing 6 goals against them.
A review of the last five matchups between these two teams reveals a slight edge for Cruzeiro, who has come out on top 3 times, with the other matches ending in draws. Their most recent encounter in the current league season occurred on August 3rd, resulting in a 2-0 victory for Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro currently occupies the third spot in the league standings with 69 points (19 Wins – 12 Draws – 5 Losses), while Botafogo sits in seventh place with 59 points (16 Wins – 11 Draws – 9 Losses).
The match official for this evening’s action will be Anderson Daronco.
Upcoming Matches
Cruzeiro will face Santos in their next league fixture on December 7th at 16:00 (Argentina time), while Botafogo will take on Fortaleza on the same day at 16:00 (Argentina time).
Match Timing Across Different Time Zones
Argentina & Chile (Santiago): 19:30 hours
Colombia & Peru: 17:30 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico City), and Nicaragua: 16:30 hours
Venezuela: 18:30 hours