Botafogo square off with Cruzeiro in the Serie A of Brazil action on August 3. The match is set to start at 19:00 UTC.
The countdown begins for a clash that promises intensity as Botafogo and Cruzeiro square off once more, a year after the previous Serie A meeting that concluded in a 0-3 victory for Cruzeiro. On a difficult run, Botafogo approach this match following losses against Palmeiras and Atletico Madrid. Before facing Cruzeiro, they will face Corinthians, Sport Recife, Gremio, Gremio, Sport Recife, Sport Recife, Vitoria and Vasco in Serie A Their performances across these fixtures could leave a significant mark on their readiness to face Cruzeiro. Strengthening their defense will be critical to turning their fortunes around, since their defense has shown cracks, having conceded goals in each of their last four matches.
After their recent win against Banfield, Cruzeiro, unlike their opponents, approach this match with renewed confidence. Ahead of their clash with Botafogo, they must first take on Ceara, Corinthians, Juventude, Juventude, Fluminense and Gremio in Serie A, fixtures that are likely to influence their form and fitness ahead of their clash with Botafogo. Lately, they’ve shown resilience at the back on home turf, achieving four clean sheets in succession.
In this Serie A showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for Botafogo and Cruzeiro throughout the campaign. Botafogo’s offensive unit has leaned on Igor Jesus, their main scorer, and Artur, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. In Serie A, Jesus has been Botafogo’s standout scorer with three goals, while Artur has been their leading creator in the competition with three assists. Supporting them are Jefferson Savarino, Alex Telles and Marlon Freitas, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Botafogo’s attack.
Meanwhile, Jorge Kaio and Gabriel Barbosa have been pivotal for Cruzeiro’s attack, combining to deliver important goals and assists. With eight goals in Serie A, Kaio is Cruzeiro’s top scorer in the league, while also being their most creative player, providing two assists in the league so far. Lucas Silva, William and Lucas Romero have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.
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Since July 2021, the teams have clashed six times. Cruzeiro have won twice, while the other four matches ended in a draw. The most recent match between them was on July 28, 2024, in the Serie A of Brazil, where Cruzeiro secured a 0-3 victory. Botafogo have scored five goals across these six encounters, while Cruzeiro have scored nine. So, overall, Cruzeiro have the edge in head-to-head matches against Botafogo in their recent history.
In Serie A, Botafogo have played eleven matches, winning five, drawing three and losing three, scoring fourteen goals at an average of 1.27 per match and conceding seven at a rate of 0.64 per match. In Serie A, Cruzeiro have played twelve matches, winning seven, drawing three and losing two, scoring seventeen goals, averaging 1.42 per match, while conceding eight, an average of 0.67 per match.
Botafogo's recent form includes two consecutive losses, including defeats against Palmeiras and Atletico Madrid in their last two outings, while Cruzeiro's most recent outing ended in a win against Banfield. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Botafogo have claimed eleven victories, suffered seven defeats, and drawn two times, while over their most recent twenty games, Cruzeiro have claimed ten victories, suffered five defeats, and drawn five times.
As always, Brazil Serie A's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Botafogo occupy 8th spot with eighteen points in eleven matches, while Cruzeiro occupy 2nd spot with 24 points in twelve matches.
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