Cruzeiro Esporte Clube vs Botafogo RJ Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/07/26
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Sunday, 26 July at 20:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Botafogo RJ
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- 30 Jan 2026 Botafogo RJ 4 - 0 Cruzeiro Esporte Clube L
- 04 Dec 2025 Cruzeiro Esporte Clube 2 - 2 Botafogo RJ D
- 03 Aug 2025 Botafogo RJ 0 - 2 Cruzeiro Esporte Clube W
- 28 Jul 2024 Botafogo RJ 0 - 3 Cruzeiro Esporte Clube W
- 14 Apr 2024 Cruzeiro Esporte Clube 3 - 2 Botafogo RJ W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Palmeiras
|
49 | 31 | 9 | 9 | +44 | 102 | W W W W D |
| 2 |
CR Flamengo
|
48 | 29 | 12 | 7 | +59 | 99 | W D L W W |
| 3 |
Fluminense RJ
|
49 | 25 | 9 | 15 | +16 | 84 | L W W D L |
| 4 |
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
|
49 | 21 | 17 | 11 | +17 | 80 | L D W L W |
| 5 |
Bahia
|
48 | 23 | 11 | 14 | +9 | 80 | W L W L W |
| 6 |
Botafogo RJ
|
48 | 21 | 13 | 14 | +17 | 76 | W L W W D |
| 7 |
Mirassol
|
48 | 19 | 16 | 13 | +19 | 73 | L L L L L |
| 8 |
Sao Paulo
|
49 | 20 | 11 | 18 | +2 | 71 | L L D W L |
| 9 |
Atletico Mineiro
|
49 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 0 | 62 | W L W W L |
| 10 |
Gremio
|
49 | 16 | 14 | 19 | -3 | 62 | W L L D D |
| 11 |
Red Bull Bragantino
|
49 | 18 | 8 | 23 | -13 | 62 | L L W W L |
| 12 |
Santos
|
49 | 15 | 15 | 19 | -7 | 60 | L D W L W |
| 13 |
Vitoria BA
|
48 | 15 | 14 | 19 | -20 | 59 | L W L D W |
| 14 |
Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama
|
49 | 16 | 10 | 23 | -6 | 58 | W W D L D |
| 15 |
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
|
49 | 14 | 16 | 19 | -8 | 58 | D D L L D |
| 16 |
Internacional RS
|
49 | 14 | 15 | 20 | -14 | 57 | W W D W D |
| 17 |
Ceara
|
38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | -6 | 43 | L L D L L |
| 18 |
Fortaleza
|
38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | -15 | 43 | W W W W L |
| 19 |
Juventude
|
38 | 9 | 8 | 21 | -34 | 35 | D L D L D |
| 20 |
Athletico Paranaense
|
11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | +4 | 19 | W W L L W |
| 21 |
Sport Club do Recife
|
38 | 2 | 11 | 25 | -47 | 17 | L L L L L |
| 22 |
Coritiba PR
|
11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 16 | W L D D D |
| 23 |
Remo Belem (PA)
|
11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 8 | L W L D D |
| 24 |
Chapecoense SC
|
10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -8 | 8 | D L L D L |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 20:00.
Match preview
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube host Botafogo RJ in the Brazilian Serie A on Sunday, 26 July 2026 at 20:00. The match is scheduled at Estádio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube sit 4th in the Brazilian Serie A table with 80 points from 49 matches (21W · 17D · 11L). Botafogo RJ are 6th with 76 points from 48 matches (21W · 13D · 14L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Brazilian Serie A hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 41 times on record. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube have won 17, Botafogo RJ have won 11 and 13 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Cruzeiro Esporte Clube vs Botafogo RJ kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Cruzeiro Esporte Clube vs Botafogo RJ — frequently asked
When is Cruzeiro Esporte Clube vs Botafogo RJ played?
Kick-off is in the Brazilian Serie A.
Where is Cruzeiro Esporte Clube vs Botafogo RJ played?
At Estádio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte, Brazil (capacity 58170).
Has Cruzeiro Esporte Clube vs Botafogo RJ started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Sunday, 26 July 2026 at 20:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Cruzeiro Esporte Clube vs Botafogo RJ live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Cruzeiro Esporte Clube vs Botafogo RJ part of?
The Brazilian Serie A in Brazil. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Brazilian Serie A
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Brazilian Serie A hub, or jump to the full Brazil football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Cruzeiro Esporte Clube and Botafogo RJ for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.