Botafogo and Cruzeiro will go head-to-head today at 16:00 (Argentina time) for Matchday 18 of the Brasileirao at the Engenhão Stadium.
Current Form of Botafogo and Cruzeiro
Both sides are looking to enhance their gameplay to secure a much-needed victory in this critical fixture. The away team, Cruzeiro, enters this match following a disappointing home loss in their last outing. Meanwhile, the hosts, Botafogo, managed to earn only a point from their previous match, settling for a 1-1 draw.
Botafogo’s Recent Results in the Brasileirao
Recently, Botafogo recorded a 1-1 draw against Corinthians. Their performance this season has been somewhat inconsistent, with 2 victories and 2 draws across their last four games. They’ve faced 1 goal against and have scored only 4 times.
Cruzeiro’s Recent Results in the Brasileirao
Cruzeiro’s last match ended in a 1-2 defeat against Ceará. The visitors have struggled to find consistency, with a mixed bag of results lately: 3 wins and 1 draw. They have netted 11 goals while conceding 3.
In their last 5 encounters in this tournament, Cruzeiro has emerged victorious in 3 of those matches, while the remaining games have ended in draws. The last showdown occurred on July 27, 2024, during the Brasil – Campeonato Brasileiro 2024, where Cruzeiro triumphed with a scoreline of 0-3.
Currently, Botafogo sits in seventh place with 26 points (7 wins, 5 draws, 3 losses), while Cruzeiro holds second place with 34 points (10 wins, 4 draws, 3 losses).
Match referee Matheus Delgado Candançan has been appointed to officiate this encounter.
Upcoming Matches for Botafogo in the Brasileirao
Matchday 16: vs Grêmio: Postponed
Matchday 18: vs Cruzeiro: August 3 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 19: vs Fortaleza: August 9 – 20:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 20: vs Palmeiras: August 17 – 20:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 21: vs Juventude: August 24 – 18:30 (Argentina time)
Upcoming Matches for Cruzeiro in the Brasileirao
Matchday 19: vs Santos: August 10 – 18:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 20: vs Mirassol: August 18 – 20:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 21: vs Internacional: August 23 – 18:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 22: vs São Paulo: August 30 – 21:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 23: vs Bahia: Date and time to be confirmed.
Match Times for Botafogo and Cruzeiro by Country
Argentina: 16:00 hours
Colombia and Peru: 14:00 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico), and Nicaragua: 13:00 hours
Venezuela and Chile (Santiago): 15:00 hours