Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

Botafogo hosted Cruzeiro at the Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos on 2025-08-03 in a Brazilian Serie A match that ended in a 0-2 victory for the visitors. Cruzeiro's Christian scored in the 23rd minute, followed by Matheus Pereira in the 41st, sealing the win before halftime.
Despite Botafogo having more possession (56.1% vs 43.9%), they struggled to convert it into goals, with only 2 shots on target out of 11 total. Cruzeiro, on the other hand, were more clinical, scoring two goals from 4 shots on target from 11 in total. Botafogo committed more fouls (15 vs 7) and received more yellow cards (3 vs 2).
The AI predicted a Botafogo win before the game, with a 40.9% probability, while giving Cruzeiro only a 30.7% chance. The actual result contradicts this prediction. The AI also deemed the game was not supposed to be balanced.
Botafogo's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins, losses, and draws. Their next match is against Red Bull Bragantino in the Copa do Brasil on 2025-08-06, a rematch of their recent Copa do Brasil game, where Botafogo won 2-0, but the team faces a rival who lost 4 games in a row. Cruzeiro's form has been similarly mixed, with recent wins against Fluminense and Juventude, but also a loss to Ceara and a draw in the Copa do Brasil against CRB. Cruzeiro faces Santos in their next Serie A match on 2025-08-10.
Looking at the previous head-to-head games, Botafogo lost 0-3 the last match. In their last 5 matches with Red Bull Bragantino, Botafogo won 3 times. For Cruzeiro, the recent match was a victory for the team from Belo Horizonte against Santos. In their last 5 matches, Cruzeiro won 3 times against Santos.

On August 3rd, 2025, Botafogo will face Cruzeiro at Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos in a Brazilian Serie A clash. AI predicts a Botafogo victory, with a 40.9% win probability compared to Cruzeiro's 30.7%. The draw probability is at 28.4%. Botafogo's recent form shows some consistency, while Cruzeiro has been more inconsistent. Botafogo's rising star, young striker Matheus Nascimento, will be key to their attack. Cruzeiro's experienced midfielder, Lucas Silva, will try to control the game's tempo. Although Botafogo's rate is lower, AI gives them the edge.