Cruzeiro come into this match in decent form, with two wins and a draw from their last five games, suggesting they are playing well and finding ways to get results. Botafogo, on the other hand, have been struggling, failing to win any of their last five matches and losing three of them, which points to a tough spell for the away side.

Looking at recent meetings between these two, goals have been common, with a 4-0 win for Botafogo and a 3-2 win for Cruzeiro in their last few encounters, along with several high-scoring draws. Based on how the teams are performing and their recent head-to-head record, this match looks quite open, and Cruzeiro should have the edge against a Botafogo side that is low on confidence. Cruzeiro will likely win this one.