Botafogo RJ
Cruzeiro MG
Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro MG Prediction
Why we picked this for Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro MG
For this Serie A fixture we go with Over 2.5 goals for Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro MG, at 87% confidence. In their last 5 matches, Botafogo RJ's games produced 1.0 goals on average, 0 of them over 2.5. Cruzeiro MG's games averaged 2.8, with 3 of 5 over the line. Recent form leans the other way: only 3 of the 10 recent games went over 2.5.
Past meetings don't back this call, with just 2 of the last 5 head-to-heads ending over 2.5. Recent form weighs more heavily than older fixtures, which is why the pick stands. A confidence of 87% means the recent numbers clearly point to Over 2.5. The match ended 0-2, so Over 2.5 didn't come in.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 5 meetings
Botafogo RJ vs Cruzeiro MG, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2024 | Botafogo RJ | Cruzeiro MG | 0-3 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Apr 14, 2024 | Cruzeiro MG | Botafogo RJ | 3-2 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Dec 03, 2023 | Botafogo RJ | Cruzeiro MG | 0-0 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Aug 06, 2023 | Cruzeiro MG | Botafogo RJ | 0-0 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Cruzeiro MG | Botafogo RJ | 0-0 | Under 2.5✕ |