Highlights

90+11'

David Ricardo (Serious Foul)

90+10'

David Ricardo (VAR - decision : Card upgraded)

90+5'

Alex Telles (on penalty)

90+1'

Marçal (VAR - decision : Penalty)

70'

Allan (Dissent)

67'

Cássio (Time wasting)

65'

J. Barrera (Dissent)

57'

Marçal

54'

Lucas Silva (Foul)

50'

Matheus Pereira

HT 1 - 0

15'

Christian (assist L. Sinisterra)

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Substitutions

Starting eleven

90+6'

Y. Bolasie (Matheus Pereira - tactical)

90+6'

Matheus Henrique (Christian - tactical)

89'

K. Barría (J. Barrera - tactical)

86'

Walace (Lucas Silva - tactical)

85'

Kauan Toledo (Vitinho - tactical)

85'

Newton (Allan - tactical)

68'

K. Arroyo (Kaio Jorge - injury)

68'

Eduardo (L. Sinisterra - tactical)

53'

Á. Montoro (Cuiabano - tactical)

Player of the match

Top scorers

Fernando Marçal # 21 - Defender

Duel won 5/9 (55.56%)
Accurate passes 52/61 (85.25%)
Goal ! 1

Table

Full table

	#	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L
	3	Cruzeiro	70	38	19	13	6
	6	Botafogo	63	38	17	12	9

Top scorers

Full table

#	Players	Goals
1	Kaio Jorge	21
20	Matheus Pereira	7
29	Gabriel Barbosa	6

Line-ups

Confirmed line-ups

4-2-3-1

Stats

More stats

Possession percentage

43%

57%

Shots

Player stats

Tops & flops

Shots on target

Matheus Pereira

Marçal 1
Artur 1

Shots off target

K. Arroyo

J. Barrera 1
Arthur Cabral 1

Big chance created

William

Lucas Silva 1
L. Sinisterra 1

Successful contests

Vitinho

Kauan Toledo 3
Kaiki 2

Fouls suffered

Matheus Pereira

J. Barrera 3
Kaio Jorge 2

Dispossessed

Artur

Kaiki 2
David Ricardo 2

Touches

Marlon Freitas

Fabrício Bruno 78
Marçal 73

Duel won

Vitinho

Matheus Pereira 7
Kaiki 7

Duel lost

Kaiki

Marlon Freitas 8
Arthur Cabral 7

Interceptions

William

Marlon Freitas 2
Fabrício Bruno 2

Challenge lost

Allan

Marlon Freitas 2
L. Villalba 2

Tackles

Vitinho

Kaiki 5
William 4

Aerial duels won

L. Villalba

Arthur Cabral 4
Marçal 2

Aerial duels lost

L. Villalba

Arthur Cabral 4
Marçal 2

Fouls

Marlon Freitas

Christian 3
Allan 2

Saves

Cássio

Raul 2

Passes

Marlon Freitas

Fabrício Bruno 63
Marçal 61

Accurate passes

Marlon Freitas

Fabrício Bruno 57
Marçal 52

Accurate crosses

Alex Telles

Kaiki 2
Kauan Toledo 1

Current form

Stats

D W D D W

D W W D W

Last matches

Stats & bet

03/08/25

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14/04/24

03/12/23

06/08/23

Referees

Anderson Daronco main referee

4.3

0.3

Average card count per match for 23 matches arbitrated
Diego Pombo Lopez VAR assistant referee
Luanderson Lima dos Santos assistant referee
Michael Stanislau assistant referee
Clovis Amaral da Silva VAR referee
Maguielson Lima Barbosa fourth referee

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Players injured / suspended

Cruzeiro

Lucas Hernán Villalba Thigh Injury

José Janderson da Silva Marques ACL Knee Injury

Kaio Jorge Thigh Injury

Wanderson Hamstring

Matheus Henrique Rib injury

Fágner Thigh Injury

Walace Muscle Injury

Marquinhos Thigh Injury

Marquinhos ACL Knee Injury

Yannick Bolasie Knee injury

Gabriel Barbosa Suspended : Yellow card accumulation

Botafogo

Matheus Martins Thigh Injury

Jefferson David Savarino Quintero Muscle Injury

Jefferson David Savarino Quintero Tired

Jefferson David Savarino Quintero Hamstring

Kaio Fernando da Silva Pantaleão Knee injury

Danilo Muscle Injury

Vitinho Knee injury

Léo Linck Medical condition

Alexander Nahuel Barboza Ullúa Knee injury

Alexander Nahuel Barboza Ullúa Tired

Neto Leg Injury

Gonzalo Mastriani Calf Injury

Joaquín Correa Muscle Injury

Santiago Mariano Rodríguez Molina Suspended : Yellow card accumulation

Jeffinho Suspended : Red card

Match venue

Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto - Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais

Year of construction: 1965
Surface: grass
Capacity: 62170
Average attendance: 17571
Maximum attendance: 61573
% sold: 41

Match result Cruzeiro Botafogo

Date 04 December 2025 22:30
Competition Serie A
Season 2025
Stage Regular Season - week 37
Match attendance 34649
Code CRU-BOT
Area Brazil
Home team Cruzeiro
Away team Botafogo

FAQ

What is the result between Cruzeiro Botafogo?

The match resulted in a 2-2 draw between the two teams

What are the official lineups for Cruzeiro Botafogo?

Cruzeiro : Coached by Leonardo Jardim, the lineup starts off in a 4-2-3-1 formation: Cássio, Kaiki, L. Villalba, Fabrício Bruno, William, Lucas Silva (C), L. Romero, L. Sinisterra, Matheus Pereira, Christian, Kaio Jorge

Botafogo : On the other side of the pitch, the team trained by D. Ancelotti, is positioning themselves in a 4-2-3-1 : Raul, Alex Telles, David Ricardo, Marçal, Vitinho, Marlon Freitas (C), Allan, Cuiabano, J. Barrera, Artur, Arthur Cabral

Who is the referee of the match Cruzeiro Botafogo ?

Anderson Daronco is the referee for this match

Where is the match Cruzeiro Botafogo?

The venue Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais is hosting the match

At what time is Cruzeiro Botafogo?

Fixture in live on Football Today on 04 December 2025. Kick-off at 22:30

Who is the man of the match Cruzeiro - Botafogo ?

Fernando Marçal is the outstanding player of the match Cruzeiro - Botafogo. The stats illustrate the performance of the player:

5/9 Duel won (55.56%)
52/61 Accurate passes (85.25%)
1 Goal !

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Confirmed line-ups

Cruzeiro 4-2-3-1

- 7.0 1 Cássio
- 4.9 6 Kaiki
- 6.2 25 L. Villalba
- 6.9 15 Fabrício Bruno
- 6.3 12 William
- 5.8 16 (C) Lucas Silva
- 4.7 29 L. Romero
- 6.3 17 L. Sinisterra
- 5.9 10 Matheus Pereira
- 6.8 88 Christian
- 6.2 19 Kaio Jorge
- 6.5 1 Raul
- 7.3 13 Alex Telles
- 5.8 57 David Ricardo
- 8.1 21 Marçal
- 6.0 2 Vitinho
- 5.8 17 (C) Marlon Freitas
- 4.6 25 Allan
- 5.7 6 Cuiabano
- 5.2 14 J. Barrera
- 5.4 7 Artur
- 5.9 98 Arthur Cabral

Botafogo 4-2-3-1

- Leonardo Jardim Coach
Substitutes
- 90+6'
  
  Matheus Henrique #8 - Midfielder
- João Marcelo #43 - Defender
- Japa #77 - Midfielder
- Fágner #23 - Defender
- 68'
  
  Eduardo #21 - Midfielder
- Kauã Prates #36 - Defender
- 68'
  
  K. Arroyo #99 - Striker
- Léo Aragão #41 - Goalkeeper
- Rayan Lelis #57 - Striker
- Kauã Moraes #2 - Midfielder
- 90+6'
  
  Y. Bolasie #11 - Striker
- 86'
  
  Walace #5 - Midfielder
- D. Ancelotti Coach
Substitutes
- Nathan Fernandes #16 - Striker
- 89'
  
  K. Barría #37 - Striker
- C. Loor #40 - Goalkeeper
- Cauã Zappelini #58 - Midfielder
- Rhyan Luca #32 - Goalkeeper
- Gabriel Bahia #26 - Defender
- Chris Ramos #9 - Striker
- 85'
  
  Kauan Toledo #59 - Midfielder
- G. Mastriani #39 - Striker
- 53'
  
  Á. Montoro #8 - Midfielder
- Marcos Vinagre #64 - Defender
- 85'
  
  Newton #28 - Midfielder

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Team stats Player stats

Main

Possession percentage

43%

57%

Duel won

51%

49%

Accurate passes

84%

82%

Attacking

Shots

Big chance created

Attempts blocked

Offsides

Throws

Shots hitting woodwork

Passing

341

Passes

444

Accurate crosses

Crosses

Corner taken

Defending

Duel won

Clearances

Tackles

Aerial duels won

Penalties conceded

Successful tackles

Successful interception

Foul

Free kicks conceded

Yellow cards

Total red cards

Goalkeeper

Saves

Match stats comparison

Choose player

Attacking - Tops

Big chance created

William

Lucas Silva 1
L. Sinisterra 1
Marçal 1

Shots (%)

Marçal

50% 1/2

Kaio Jorge 50% (1/2)
Arthur Cabral 50% (1/2)

Successful contests

Vitinho

Kauan Toledo 3
Kaiki 2
Artur 2
L. Sinisterra 2

Fouls suffered

Matheus Pereira

J. Barrera 3
Kaio Jorge 2
Christian 2
Marçal 2

Attacking - Flops

Shots (%)

K. Arroyo

0% 0/2

Dispossessed

Artur

Defending - Tops

Duel won (%)

Kauan Toledo

80% 4/5

William 71% (5/7)
Vitinho 65% (11/17)
Matheus Pereira 64% (7/11)
Kaio Jorge 63% (5/8)

Interceptions

William

Marlon Freitas 2
Fabrício Bruno 2

Aerial duels won (%)

L. Sinisterra

67% 2/3

L. Villalba 56% (5/9)
Arthur Cabral 50% (4/8)
Marçal 50% (2/4)
David Ricardo 50% (2/4)

Defending - Flops

Duel won (%)

Allan

0% 0/7

Christian 0% (0/6)
Lucas Silva 0% (0/5)
Artur 0% (0/4)
Á. Montoro 0% (0/4)

Challenge lost

Allan

Aerial duels won (%)

Marlon Freitas

0% 0/2

Eduardo 0% (0/2)
Vitinho 0% (0/2)

Passing - Tops

Passes (%)

L. Villalba

91% 40/44

Fabrício Bruno 90% (57/63)
Marlon Freitas 87% (69/79)
Vitinho 87% (26/30)
Allan 86% (48/56)

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Regular Season

Advanced standings

General Home Away Halftime total

#	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD
1	Flamengo	79	38	23	10	5	78	27	51
2	Palmeiras	76	38	23	7	8	66	33	33
3	Cruzeiro	70	38	19	13	6	55	31	24
4	Mirassol	67	38	18	13	7	63	39	24
5	Fluminense	64	38	19	7	12	50	39	11
6	Botafogo	63	38	17	12	9	58	38	20
7	Bahia	60	38	17	9	12	50	46	4
8	São Paulo	51	38	14	9	15	43	47	-4
9	Grêmio	49	38	13	10	15	47	50	-3
10	Bragantino	48	38	14	6	18	45	57	-12
11	Atlético MG	48	38	12	12	14	43	44	-1
12	Santos	47	38	12	11	15	45	50	-5
13	Corinthians	47	38	12	11	15	42	47	-5
14	Vasco	45	38	13	6	19	55	60	-5
15	Vitória	45	38	11	12	15	35	52	-17
16	Internacional	44	38	11	11	16	44	57	-13
17	Ceará	43	38	11	10	17	34	40	-6
18	Fortaleza	43	38	11	10	17	43	58	-15
19	Juventude	35	38	9	8	21	35	69	-34
20	Sport	17	38	2	11	25	28	75	-47

CONMEBOL Libertadores
CONMEBOL Libertadores Qualifiers
CONMEBOL Sudamericana
Relegation

#	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD
1	Flamengo	47	19	14	5	0	46	8	38
2	Fluminense	46	19	15	1	3	31	11	20
3	Bahia	45	19	14	3	2	33	14	19
4	Cruzeiro	43	19	13	4	2	35	14	21
5	Mirassol	43	19	12	7	0	42	17	25
6	Palmeiras	41	19	12	5	2	35	11	24
7	Botafogo	38	19	11	5	3	39	24	15
8	Atlético MG	35	19	9	8	2	30	18	12
9	São Paulo	34	19	10	4	5	27	17	10
10	Vitória	33	19	9	6	4	21	15	6
11	Grêmio	32	19	9	5	5	24	17	7
12	Bragantino	31	19	9	4	6	27	24	3
13	Corinthians	30	19	8	6	5	27	18	9
14	Internacional	30	19	8	6	5	27	20	7
15	Santos	30	19	8	6	5	24	19	5
16	Vasco	28	19	8	4	7	31	26	5
17	Fortaleza	27	19	8	3	8	23	23	0
18	Ceará	26	19	7	5	7	20	18	2
19	Juventude	23	19	6	5	8	21	26	-5
20	Sport	10	19	1	7	11	17	39	-22

#	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD
1	Palmeiras	35	19	11	2	6	31	22	9
2	Flamengo	32	19	9	5	5	32	19	13
3	Cruzeiro	27	19	6	9	4	20	17	3
4	Botafogo	25	19	6	7	6	19	14	5
5	Mirassol	24	19	6	6	7	21	22	-1
6	Fluminense	18	19	4	6	9	19	28	-9
7	Vasco	17	19	5	2	12	24	34	-10
8	Bragantino	17	19	5	2	12	18	33	-15
9	Ceará	17	19	4	5	10	14	22	-8
10	Grêmio	17	19	4	5	10	23	33	-10
11	Santos	17	19	4	5	10	21	31	-10
12	São Paulo	17	19	4	5	10	16	30	-14
13	Corinthians	17	19	4	5	10	15	29	-14
14	Fortaleza	16	19	3	7	9	20	35	-15
15	Bahia	15	19	3	6	10	17	32	-15
16	Internacional	14	19	3	5	11	17	37	-20
17	Atlético MG	13	19	3	4	12	13	26	-13
18	Juventude	12	19	3	3	13	14	43	-29
19	Vitória	12	19	2	6	11	14	37	-23
20	Sport	7	19	1	4	14	11	36	-25

#	Team	Pts	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD
1	Cruzeiro	64	38	16	16	6	31	15	16
2	Flamengo	61	38	14	19	5	29	13	16
3	São Paulo	59	38	14	17	7	23	16	7
4	Bahia	54	38	13	15	10	21	20	1
5	Fluminense	54	38	13	15	10	20	16	4
6	Mirassol	53	38	14	11	13	30	24	6
7	Bragantino	53	38	13	14	11	22	21	1
8	Botafogo	52	38	13	13	12	25	19	6
9	Palmeiras	52	38	10	22	6	28	19	9
10	Fortaleza	50	38	14	8	16	22	26	-4
11	Vasco	50	38	12	14	12	23	27	-4
12	Grêmio	48	38	11	15	12	22	23	-1
13	Internacional	47	38	12	11	15	22	29	-7
14	Atlético MG	47	38	9	20	9	15	15	0
15	Vitória	45	38	10	15	13	15	22	-7
16	Ceará	45	38	9	18	11	15	19	-4
17	Santos	42	38	9	15	14	17	17	0
18	Corinthians	40	38	9	13	16	14	25	-11
19	Juventude	39	38	10	9	19	19	32	-13
20	Sport	38	38	8	14	16	14	29	-15