Botafogo vs. Cruzeiro Preview and Free Pick

The emotions of the Brasileirão continue this weekend when the teams take to the field to fight for three points in the 20th matchday.

Botafogo remains at the top of the standings with 40 points. However, they must be very careful now with the arrival of Flamengo who, only three points behind, will want to discomfort and displace them. Similarly, we cannot overlook Palmeiras who, although they lost in midweek, are also strong contenders to retain their championship title.

One way or another, we expect this match to be full of excitement from start to finish, as both Botafogo and Cruzeiro have been playing well throughout the season.

Botafogo vs. Cruzeiro Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Botafogo?

Comparing the current form of the two teams, it can be seen that Botafogo is one of only two teams that have not lost in their last five games, which helps explain why they lead the tournament. However, with Flamengo’s lead of only three points, Botafogo needs to keep up the performance to be in first place.

Currently, Botafogo’s record is 12 wins, four draws, and three losses, with 31 goals scored and 16 conceded. The team is coming from a spectacular unbeaten streak, but, they need to take a step forward to prevent Flamengo from closing in on them in the standings.

Botafogo is coming off a 2-2 draw in its most recent match against São Paulo. In this match, the team was able to overcome a 0-1 deficit to take a 2-1 lead. However, they were unable to withstand the pressure from the home team and ended up sharing the spoils.

Why Bet on Cruzeiro?

Cruzeiro, on the other hand, has made a triumphant return to the top division of Brazilian soccer after going through one of the most traumatic periods in its history with its promotion from Série B. They hope to play in continental competitions such as the Copa Libertadores, but to do so, they will need to continue to be among the best defensive teams in the league.

Right now, the Raposa is fifth in the standings, with a record of ten wins, two draws, and six losses, with four wins in the last five games. In addition, they have 25 goals for and 20 against, statistics that will have to improve if they want to be in the top four of the standings.

Cruzeiro comes from an excellent victory in their most recent match against Juventude, with a score of 2-0.

Final Betting Analysis: Botafogo vs. Cruzeiro

In the last ten matches between these two teams, Cruzeiro dominates the series with three wins.Botafogo, on the other hand, has not managed to score victories, while seven games have ended in draws.

Also, the most recent match between them, last April 14, 2024, ended in a win for Cruzeiro with a score of 3-2.

At Gambyl Exchange, there is a Moneyline that favors Botafogo at 1.925, while Cruzeiro starts at 4.06.

For this match, our prediction is a win for Botafogo.

Look for a win for Botafogo. If you put $100 at 1.925, you’ll see a $92.50 win with a total payout of $192.50.

Botafogo vs. Cruzeiro Betting Pick: Botafogo

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