Botafogo - Cruzeiro in live - 3 December 2023

Joao Victor for Botafogo is whistled offside.

Ball goes out of play for a Cruzeiro goal kick.

Can Botafogo capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

At Nilton Santos, Luciano Castan has been yellow-carded for the away team.

In Rio de Janeiro a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Wilton Pereira Sampaio awards the home team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Cruzeiro close to the penalty box.

Botafogo have been awarded a corner by Wilton Pereira Sampaio.

Free kick Cruzeiro.

Diego Costa (Botafogo) gets a yellow card.

Free kick for Botafogo in their own half.

Corner awarded to Botafogo.

Throw-in for Botafogo in the half of Cruzeiro.

Can Botafogo capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Cruzeiro's half?

Wilton Pereira Sampaio signals a Botafogo throw-in in Cruzeiro's half.

Goal kick for Cruzeiro at Nilton Santos.

In Rio de Janeiro Botafogo attack through Janderson de Carvalho Costa. The finish is off target, however.

Janderson de Carvalho Costa is replacing Jose Antonio dos Santos Junior for the home team.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Rio de Janeiro.

Jose Antonio dos Santos Junior for Botafogo gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Wilton Pereira Sampaio signals a throw-in for Botafogo, close to Cruzeiro's area.

Tiago Retzlaff Nunes is making the team's fourth substitution at Nilton Santos with Newton Araujo Da Costa Junior replacing Gabriel Appelt.

In Rio de Janeiro a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Botafogo have a goal kick.

Throw-in high up the field for Cruzeiro in Rio de Janeiro.

Wilton Pereira Sampaio awards Cruzeiro a goal kick.

Botafogo are pushing forward but Tche Tche's finish is wide of the goal.

Joao Marcelo Messias Ferreira is on a sub for Lucas Silva for Cruzeiro.

The away team replace Bruno Rafael Rodrigues do Nascimento with Joao Pedro.

Joao Victor is back on the pitch.

Cruzeiro have a goal kick.

Attention is being given to Botafogo’s Joao Victor and play has been suspended briefly.

Goal kick for Botafogo at Nilton Santos.

Wilton Pereira Sampaio awards Cruzeiro a goal kick.

In Rio de Janeiro, Jose Antonio dos Santos Junior (Botafogo) misses the target with a header.

Cruzeiro to take a throw-in in Botafogo territory.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Rio de Janeiro.

Cruzeiro's Maycon Nikao has run offside.

The away team have replaced Matheus Pereira with Maycon Nikao. This is the third substitution made today by Paulo Autuori de Mello.

Cruzeiro make their second substitution with Mateus Vital replacing Ian Luccas Baroni Boetto.

Ball goes out of play for a Cruzeiro goal kick.

Cruzeiro have a goal kick.

Botafogo's Hugo misses with an attempt on goal.

Corner awarded to Botafogo.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Goal kick for Botafogo at Nilton Santos.

Cruzeiro's Matheus Pereira breaks free at Nilton Santos. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Can Botafogo get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Cruzeiro's half?

It's a goal kick for the away team in Rio de Janeiro.

Wilton Pereira Sampaio signals a free kick to Botafogo in their own half.

Hugo is replacing Soares for Botafogo at Nilton Santos.

Tiago Retzlaff Nunes is making the team's second substitution at Nilton Santos with Diego Costa replacing Luis Henrique.

Cruzeiro awarded a free kick in their own half.

The away team have replaced Arthur Gomes with Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva. This is the first substitution made today by Paulo Autuori de Mello.

Ball goes out of play for a Cruzeiro goal kick.

Wilton Pereira Sampaio awards Botafogo a goal kick.

Cruzeiro are pushing forward but Arthur Gomes's finish is wide of the goal.

Botafogo's Danilo gets in a shot on goal at Nilton Santos. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Botafogo push forward at Nilton Santos and Danilo gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Cruzeiro defence.

Botafogo have been awarded a corner by Wilton Pereira Sampaio.

Ball safe as Botafogo is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in Botafogo.

Wilton Pereira Sampaio signals a Botafogo throw-in in Cruzeiro's half.

Adryelson (Botafogo) has been given a yellow card and will be suspended from the next match.

Corner awarded to Cruzeiro.

Matheus Pereira of Cruzeiro smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Tiago Retzlaff Nunes (Botafogo) is making a first substitution, with Carlos Alberto replacing Marlon Freitas.

The first half has been concluded at Nilton Santos.

Free kick for Botafogo in their own half.

Neris for Cruzeiro has been booked by Wilton Pereira Sampaio and will miss the next match due to a suspension.

Wilton Pereira Sampaio awards Botafogo a goal kick.

Cruzeiro's Arthur Gomes gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Free kick in a good position for Cruzeiro!

Gabriel Appelt (Botafogo) has received a first yellow card.

Botafogo awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues do Nascimento for the away team is judged to be offside.

Cruzeiro's Lucas Silva fires in a great shot but is denied by the woodwork.

Wilton Pereira Sampaio signals a free kick to Cruzeiro.

Wilton Pereira Sampaio awards the home team a throw-in.

Botafogo will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Cruzeiro.

Ball goes out of play for a Cruzeiro goal kick.

In Rio de Janeiro Botafogo attack through Danilo. The finish is off target, however.

Botafogo have been awarded a corner by Wilton Pereira Sampaio.

Throw-in Botafogo.

Cruzeiro awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball safe as Cruzeiro is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in for Botafogo in their own half.

Cruzeiro's Bruno Rafael Rodrigues do Nascimento is on target but unsuccessful.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Cruzeiro close to the penalty box.

Free kick for Cruzeiro in the half of Botafogo.

Danilo is booked for the home team.

Botafogo have a dangerous throw-in.

Throw-in for Cruzeiro in the half of Botafogo.

Free kick Cruzeiro.

Free kick for Cruzeiro in their own half.

Throw-in for Botafogo at Nilton Santos.

Can Cruzeiro get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Botafogo's half?

It's a goal kick for the home team in Rio de Janeiro.

Soares of Botafogo is pulled up for offside.

Cruzeiro drive forward but Bruno Rafael Rodrigues do Nascimento is judged offside.

Goal kick for Cruzeiro at Nilton Santos.

Botafogo are coming forward and Soares gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Helibelton Palacios for Cruzeiro has been booked by Wilton Pereira Sampaio and receives a first yellow card.

Wilton Pereira Sampaio signals a free kick to Botafogo just outside Cruzeiro's area.

Botafogo have a goal kick.

Cruzeiro have a goal kick.

Soares of Botafogo gets in a strike, but is off target.

Cruzeiro's Helibelton Palacios is back in action after a slight knock.

Helibelton Palacios is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Botafogo have been awarded a corner by Wilton Pereira Sampaio.

Soares gets his shot on target but fails to score for Botafogo.

Botafogo are in shooting range from this free kick.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Rio de Janeiro.

Goal kick for Cruzeiro at Nilton Santos.

Botafogo's Gabriel Appelt misses with an attempt on goal.

Ball goes out of play for a Cruzeiro goal kick.

Throw-in for Cruzeiro at Nilton Santos.

Wilton Pereira Sampaio signals a free kick to Cruzeiro in their own half.

Throw-in for Cruzeiro in their own half.

Wilton Pereira Sampaio awards the home team a throw-in.

Throw-in Cruzeiro.

Cruzeiro awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Cruzeiro to take a throw-in in Botafogo territory.

Corner awarded to Cruzeiro.

Wilton Pereira Sampaio awards Botafogo a goal kick.

Ball safe as Cruzeiro is awarded a throw-in in their half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Botafogo needs to be cautious. Cruzeiro have an attacking throw-in.

Tiquinho Soares has more yellow cards (10) than any other player at Botafogo FR RJ. Matheus Jussa has collected 9 for Cruzeiro EC MG.

Cruzeiro EC MG haven't lost in their last 4 games.

Botafogo FR RJ have scored at least one goal for 5 consecutive matches.

Carlos Eduardo has assisted the most goals for Botafogo FR RJ with 6. Bruno Rodrigues is Cruzeiro EC MG's biggest assister (4).

Botafogo FR RJ scores 1.91 goals when playing at home and Cruzeiro EC MG scores 1.31 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams haven't won their last match in Brasileiro Serie A.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Botafogo FR RJ and Cruzeiro EC MG is 0.4.

Average number of goals in meetings between Botafogo FR RJ and Cruzeiro EC MG is 1.6.

Botafogo FR RJ scores 0.6 goals in a match against Cruzeiro EC MG and Cruzeiro EC MG scores 1 goals against Botafogo FR RJ (on average).

Botafogo FR RJ have won just 0 of their last 5 Brasileiro Serie A games against Cruzeiro EC MG.

Cruzeiro EC MG have lost just 0 of their last 5 Brasileiro Serie A games against Botafogo FR RJ.

In the last 5 meetings Botafogo FR RJ won 0, Cruzeiro EC MG won 1, 4 draws.

Cruzeiro EC MG have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against Botafogo FR RJ (in all competitions).

Cruzeiro EC MG's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Botafogo FR RJ's.

In Brasileiro Serie A, Cruzeiro EC MG has better performance than Botafogo FR RJ.

When Cruzeiro EC MG is down 1-0 away, they win 9% of their matches.

When Botafogo FR RJ is down 0-1 home, they win 25% of their matches.

When Cruzeiro EC MG leads 0-1 away, they win in 76% of their matches.

When Botafogo FR RJ leads 1-0 at home, they win in 68% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (0-0)

Botafogo FR RJ wins 37% of halftimes, Cruzeiro EC MG wins 29%.

Botafogo FR RJ wins 1st half in 37% of their matches, Cruzeiro EC MG in 29% of their matches.

Botafogo FR RJ have conceded a goal in each of their last 10 matches.

A year ago, Botafogo FR RJ were number 11 in the table with 47 points. Now they are number 3 with 62 points.

Tiquinho Soares is Botafogo FR RJ's top scorer with 17 goals. Bruno Rodrigues has scored 8 times for Cruzeiro EC MG.

Cruzeiro EC MG haven't scored in 7 of their 18 away matches in Brasileiro Serie A this season.

Botafogo FR RJ haven't scored in 1 of their 18 home matches in Brasileiro Serie A this season.

Botafogo FR RJ have played 7 home matches in a row without winning.

Botafogo FR RJ haven't won in their last 9 games.

Did you know that Cruzeiro EC MG scores 33% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Did you know that Botafogo FR RJ scores 23% of their goals between the minutes 16-30?

Botafogo FR RJ's last home win against Cruzeiro EC MG was in 2013.

During the last 35 meetings, Botafogo FR RJ have won 10 times, there have been 11 draws while Cruzeiro EC MG have won 14 times. The goal difference is 47-41 in favour of Cruzeiro EC MG.

During the last 17 meetings with Botafogo FR RJ playing at home, Botafogo FR RJ have won 7 times, there have been 6 draws while Cruzeiro EC MG have won 4 times. The goal difference is 27-25 in favour of Botafogo FR RJ.

The most common result of matches between Botafogo FR RJ and Cruzeiro EC MG is 0-1. 6 matches have ended with this result.