Cruzeiro vs Botafogo Predictions

• Cruzeiro have conceded one goal in each of their last five league games
• The home side have lost just one of their last 12 matches
• Both teams have scored in all but three of Botafogo’s last 21 outings

Cruzeiro have recovered from nightmare start

Cruzeiro’s Brazilian Serie A campaign got off to a dreadful start when they were defeated 4-0 at Botafogo in their opening match, but a lot has changed since then and they head into Sunday’s return in strong form.

The home side have failed to score in just two of their league games since that date, but while they have been defeated on just one occasion in their last 12 outings, they have kept just two clean sheets in their last ten league matches.

Botafogo were involved in a goalless draw against Victoria on Thursday, but that went very much against the grain as it was only the third time in 21 games that they have been involved in a match that did not generate three or more goals.

Botafogo shouldn’t hold back

Botafogo are likely to go on the front foot after that stalemate and there looks a strong chance that over 2.5 goals will be a winning bet, just as it has been in four of Cruzeiro’s last six outings.

The home side’s record deserves respect and they look the most likely winners, so those looking for a correct-score selection are pointed towards a 2-1 Cruzeiro win, which has happened in three of their last five matches.