Botafogo is a favorite to beat Cruzeiro this Sunday (3), at 16h (Brasília time), at Nilton Santos Stadium, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. The duel will be transmitted from Premiere. See guesses and odds below!
* All odds in this article are subject to changes
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Botafogo x Cruise: odds and prognosis
| Betano | Bet365 | Who | |
| Botafogo | 2.18 | 2.10 | 2.14 |
| Tie | 3.15 | 3.20 | 3.10 |
| Cruise | 3.85 | 3.75 | 3.75 |
Prognosis: Botafogo wins – Despite being the vice-leader of the Brasileirão, Cruzeiro comes from defeat to Ceará in the competition and a goalless draw with the CRB for the Brazilian Cup at home. In addition, it will act in opposing territory. Therefore, the team of Sporting Newslike the bets, believes in a Botafogo victory.
Botafogo x Cruise: guesses and tips for betting
- More than 10 corner – 2.25 Na Bet365
- Vitória do Botafogo – 2.18 in Betano
- Kaio Jorge Mark or assist – 2.87 on which
More than 10 corner – odd 2.25
The average corner of both teams in the competition is 10.3 per game. Thus, ODD more than ten corner kicks can be a good interesting possibility for the match.
Vitória do Botafogo – ODD 2.18
In recovery in the championship, Glorioso has the home factor in his favor. Added to this, Cruzeiro comes to the next commitment after suffering the first defeat at home (for Ceará) in Brasileirão, as well as a goalless draw against the CRB, for the Brazilian Cup.
Kaio Jorge Mark or assist – odd 2.87
Kaio Jorge is the player with the most participations in the championship, with 17 in 16 games. He is the top scorer of Brasileirão, with 13 goals, and the 4th best assistant, with four.
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Botafogo x Cruise: time and where to watch
- Brazilian Championship – 18th Round
- Data: Sunday, August 3, 2025
- Time: 16h (Brasilia)
- Transmission: Premiere (Pay-Per-View), with Globoplay relay (streaming)
Botafogo: moment and last information
For this Sunday’s match, Botafogo will again have Marlon Freitas, who returns after he is suspended. Another that should reappear among the holders is Savarino, driven by the good performance he had in the game against Bragantino, valid for the Brazilian Cup. The Rio team is the 6th place, with 26 points. In all, there are seven wins, five draws and three losses.
Probable Botafogo lineup
John; Vitinho, Kaio, Barboza and Alex Telles (Cuiabano); Marlon Freitas, Allan and Montoro; Natham Fernandes, Arthur Cabral and Savarino (Correa). Technical: Davide Ancelotti.
Botafogo’s latest games
- 07/29 – Botafogo 2 x 0 BRAGANTINO – Brazil Cup (Eighth Final – Ida)
- 07/26 – Botafogo 1 x 1 Corinthians – Brasileirão
- 07/20 – Sport 0 x 1 Botafogo – Brasileirão
- 07/16 – Botafogo 0 x 0 Vitória – Brasileirão
- 12/07 – Vasco 0 x 2 Botafogo – Brasileirão
Cruise: moment and last information
For this Sunday’s duel, Fagner’s presence is still uncertain. The right-back suffered a hard entrance from William Pottker in the confrontation with CRB and left Mineirão with his right foot immobilized by a protection. With this, the tendency is for William to be chosen to take the position on the starting lineup. Striker Marquinhos, who was out of the last match due to a virus, has no guaranteed presence yet, but there is a possibility that he is available for the confrontation.
Likely cruise lineup
Cassio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba and Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian, Matheus Pereira and Wanderson (Marquinhos); Kaio Jorge. Technical: Leonardo Jardim.
Latest Cruise Games
- 07/30 – Cruise 0 x 0 CRB – Brazil Cup (Eighth Final – Ida)
- 07/27 – Cruise 1 x 2 Ceará – Brasileirão
- 23/07 – Corinthians 0 x 0 Cruzeiro – Brasileirão
- 07/20 – Cruise 4 x 0 Youth – Brasileirão
- 07/17 – Fluminense 0 x 2 Cruzeiro – Brasileirão
