Cruzeiro 2-2 Botafogo - Result & Match Stats (Campeonato Brasileiro)

Cruzeiro vs Botafogo - result

Cruzeiro 2-2 Botafogo in the Campeonato Brasileiro at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, Belo Horizonte on 4 December 2025. Scorers: Matheus Pereira, Christian for Cruzeiro; Alex Telles , Marçal for Botafogo. In their last 6 meetings, Cruzeiro have won 3, Botafogo 2, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Cruzeiro vs Botafogo?

Cruzeiro 2-2 Botafogo in the Campeonato Brasileiro on Thursday 4 December 2025 at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto. Scorers: Matheus Pereira, Christian for Cruzeiro; Alex Telles , Marçal for Botafogo.

Where was Cruzeiro vs Botafogo played?

Cruzeiro vs Botafogo was played at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto in Belo Horizonte, the home ground of Cruzeiro.

What is Cruzeiro's recent form?

Cruzeiro's last five results read W D D W D (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 draws.

What is Botafogo's recent form?

Botafogo's last five results read W D W W D (oldest to newest): 3 wins and 2 draws.

What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and Botafogo?

Across the last 6 meetings Cruzeiro have won 3, Botafogo have won 2 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Cruzeiro 0-1 Botafogo on 26 July 2026 in the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Who is the standout player for Cruzeiro?

Matheus Pereira leads Cruzeiro with 5 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Botafogo?

Arthur Cabral leads Botafogo with 10 shots on target across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Cruzeiro vs Botafogo?

Anderson Daronco refereed Cruzeiro vs Botafogo, averaging 27.0 fouls and 2.8 yellow cards per game this season.

Cruzeiro vs Botafogo - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
26 Jul 2026	Campeonato Brasileiro	Cruzeiro vs Botafogo	0-1
30 Jan 2026	Campeonato Brasileiro	Botafogo vs Cruzeiro	4-0
3 Aug 2025	Campeonato Brasileiro	Botafogo vs Cruzeiro	0-2
28 Jul 2024	Campeonato Brasileiro	Botafogo vs Cruzeiro	0-3
14 Apr 2024	Campeonato Brasileiro	Cruzeiro vs Botafogo	3-2
3 Dec 2023	Campeonato Brasileiro	Botafogo vs Cruzeiro	0-0

Cruzeiro 2-2 Botafogo: match stats

Stat	Cruzeiro	Botafogo
Possession	43%	57%
Shots	10	9
Shots on target	4	5
Corners	1	7
Fouls	12	15
Yellow cards	2	2
Tackles	18	14
Passes	341	446

Cruzeiro vs Botafogo goals and red cards

Cruzeiro: Christian 15', M. Pereira 50'. Botafogo: Marçal 57', A. Telles (penalty) 90+5', D. Ricardo (red card) 90+11'.

Cruzeiro season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.5	8 of 20
Goals against	1.4	14 of 20
Shots	14.8	6 of 20
Shots on target	4.8	7 of 20
Fouls	13.8	4 of 20
Tackles	14.9	13 of 20
Passes	446.7	4 of 20
Corners	5.3	8 of 20

Cruzeiro player leaders 2026

Goals: Matheus Pereira (11), Kaio Jorge (8), Christian (6).
Assists: Fagner (6), Matheus Pereira (5), Gerson (4).
Shots: Matheus Pereira (79), Keny Arroyo (57), Kaio Jorge (52).
Fouls: Kaiki (47), Matheus Pereira (41), Gerson (33).

Botafogo season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.6	4 of 20
Goals against	1.6	18 of 20
Shots	13.9	9 of 20
Shots on target	5.1	3 of 20
Fouls	13.7	6 of 20
Tackles	15.9	4 of 20
Passes	364	15 of 20
Corners	4.4	17 of 20

Botafogo player leaders 2026

Goals: Danilo (10), Arthur Cabral (9), Matheus Martins (6).
Assists: Alex Telles (6), Joaquín Correa (4), Álvaro Montoro (4).
Shots: Arthur Cabral (73), Matheus Martins (64), Danilo (46).
Fouls: Vitinho (40), Arthur Cabral (38), Alexander Barboza (38).