Serie A · Sunday, 26 Jul 2026
Cruzeiro
Home
19:00
d ::
Venue TBC
Botafogo
Away
Recommended tip
Home Win @ 2.00
Predicted score
1 - 1
Goal expectancy (xG)
1.83 - 1.07
Win probability
Home
47%
Draw
27%
Away
26%
Predictions by market
Match Result (1X2)
1
47%
2.00
Double Chance
Home/Draw
74%
1.27
Over / Under 2.5
No tip for this market.
Both Teams To Score
No tip for this market.
Over 1.5 Goals
No tip for this market.
Goals & trends
50%
Over 2.5
50%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
2.9
Avg goals
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Recent form: last 5 games
Head-to-head
0
Cruzeiro wins
0
Draws
0
Botafogo wins
No previous meetings between these teams on record.
Why this prediction
95%
Recent form
95%
83%
Attack
66%
83%
Defence
66%
50%
Head-to-head
50%
47%
Win probability
26%
League standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Cru Cruzeiro | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | +1 | 39 |
| 11 | Bot Botafogo | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | +1 | 30 |
Match Preview & Analysis
Cruzeiro face Botafogo in Serie A. Cruzeiro have won 2, drawn 0 and lost 0 of their last 2 games, scoring 5 and conceding 1 (3 points per game). Botafogo have won 1, drawn 0 and lost 0 of their last 1 games, scoring 2 and conceding 1 (3 points per game).
There are no previous meetings between these sides in our records. Our model puts Over 2.5 Goals at 50% and Both Teams to Score at 50%.
With a 47% probability backing Cruzeiro, home advantage and superior chance creation make Cruzeiro to Win (1) the primary recommendation. Our algorithm forecasts a most likely final scoreline of 1-1, offering disciplined value for match winner and goals accumulator slips.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our data-driven prediction model calculates a 47% win probability for Cruzeiro, a 27% chance of a draw, and a 26% probability for Botafogo. Our top recommended betting pick is Cruzeiro Win (1).
The most statistically probable scoreline prediction is 1 - 1, with an expected total goal expectancy (xG) of 2.9 goals across both sides.
BTTS Yes is evaluated at 50%, indicating a higher probability of at least one team keeping a clean sheet.
The match takes place on Sunday, 26 Jul 2026 at 19:00 (East Africa Time) at home stadium as part of the Serie A.
