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The Campeonato Brasileiro Série A heats up on Matchday 37 as Cruzeiro EC hosts Botafogo FR in a highly anticipated clash. Set for December 4th, 2025, this fixture pits two of the league’s top-performing teams against each other in what promises to be an exciting encounter. Cruzeiro, enjoying a stellar season, will look to capitalize on their home advantage against a strong Botafogo side.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 35 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 50 | 74 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 35 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 70 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 35 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 27 | 68 |
| 4 | Mirassol FC | 35 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 24 | 63 |
| 5 | Botafogo FR | 35 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 58 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 35 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 56 |
| 7 | Fluminense FC | 35 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 55 |
| 8 | São Paulo FC | 35 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 48 |
| 9 | RB Bragantino | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | -13 | 45 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | -4 | 45 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -2 | 44 |
| 12 | Grêmio FBPA | 35 | 11 | 10 | 14 | -7 | 43 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 35 | 12 | 6 | 17 | -2 | 42 |
| 14 | Ceará SC | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | -3 | 42 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | -8 | 41 |
| 16 | EC Vitória | 35 | 9 | 12 | 14 | -16 | 39 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 35 | 9 | 11 | 15 | -14 | 38 |
| 18 | Fortaleza EC | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | -16 | 34 |
| 19 | EC Juventude | 35 | 9 | 6 | 20 | -31 | 33 |
| 20 | SC Recife | 35 | 2 | 11 | 22 | -38 | 17 |
- Cruzeiro EC: Position 3 | Played: 35 | Won: 19 | Draw: 11 | Lost: 5 | Points: 68 | Goals For: 52 | Goals Against: 25 | Goal Difference: 27
- Botafogo FR: Position 5 | Played: 35 | Won: 16 | Draw: 10 | Lost: 9 | Points: 58 | Goals For: 50 | Goals Against: 32 | Goal Difference: 18
Cruzeiro sits comfortably in third place, showcasing impressive consistency throughout the season, particularly with a robust defense. Botafogo is not far behind in fifth, demonstrating their own strong campaign and ambition for a top spot.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug 2025 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | Botafogo FR | 0 - 2 | Cruzeiro EC |
| 28 Jul 2024 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | Botafogo FR | 0 - 3 | Cruzeiro EC |
| 14 Apr 2024 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | Cruzeiro EC | 3 - 2 | Botafogo FR |
| 03 Dec 2023 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | Botafogo FR | 0 - 0 | Cruzeiro EC |
| 06 Aug 2023 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | Cruzeiro EC | 0 - 0 | Botafogo FR |
Recent encounters between these two clubs paint a clear picture of dominance for the home side. In their last five Serie A matchups:
- 2025-08-03: Botafogo 0 – 2 Cruzeiro
- 2024-07-28: Botafogo 0 – 3 Cruzeiro
- 2024-04-14: Cruzeiro 3 – 2 Botafogo
- 2023-12-03: Botafogo 0 – 0 Cruzeiro
- 2023-08-06: Cruzeiro 0 – 0 Botafogo
Cruzeiro has been particularly strong in recent history against Botafogo, securing victories in their last three consecutive matches. These include two dominant away wins and a high-scoring 3-2 victory at home. This recent H2H record suggests a significant psychological edge for Cruzeiro coming into this fixture.
Our Prediction
Considering Cruzeiro’s fantastic league form, currently sitting in 3rd place with a formidable defense, and their impressive head-to-head record against Botafogo, we expect them to continue their winning ways at home. Their ability to score freely against Botafogo in recent games, coupled with their strong league position, makes them favorites for this crucial matchday.
Our top betting tip for this Campeonato Brasileiro Série A clash is:
Cruzeiro to Win
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