Tonight, Botafogo will host Cruzeiro in a highly anticipated clash as part of the Brasileirao. The match is set to kick off at 21:30 (Argentina time) at the Engenhão Stadium.
Historically, the visiting team, Cruzeiro, has dominated recent encounters against Botafogo, securing victory in three of their last five matches, with two of those resulting in draws. Their most recent meeting in this competition took place on December 4, during the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
When Will Botafogo Play Their Rivals?
The schedule has confirmed that Botafogo’s classic ‘Vovô’ match against Fluminense will occur in Round 3 on February 12, starting at 19:30 (Argentina time), at the Jornalista Mário Filho Stadium.
When’s Cruzeiro’s Classic Showdown?
Meanwhile, Cruzeiro eagerly awaits their clásico Mineiro rivalry match against Atlético Mineiro, set for Round 14.
Matheus Delgado Candançan has been assigned as the referee for this evening’s match.
Upcoming Matches for Botafogo in Brasileirao
Round 2: vs Grêmio: February 4 – 21:30 (Argentina time)
Round 3: vs Fluminense: February 12 – 19:30 (Argentina time)
Round 4: vs Vitória: Date and time to be confirmed
Round 5: vs Athletico Paranaense: March 11 – 19:00 (Argentina time)
Round 6: vs Flamengo: March 14 – 20:30 (Argentina time)
Upcoming Matches for Cruzeiro in Brasileirao
Round 2: vs Coritiba: February 5 – 21:30 (Argentina time)
Round 3: vs Mirassol: February 11 – 19:00 (Argentina time)
Round 4: vs Corinthians: February 25 – 20:00 (Argentina time)
Round 5: vs Flamengo: March 11 – 21:30 (Argentina time)
Round 6: vs Vasco da Gama: March 15 – 20:30 (Argentina time)
Kickoff Times for Botafogo and Cruzeiro by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 21:30 hours
Colombia and Peru: 19:30 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 18:30 hours
Venezuela: 20:30 hours