Botafogo v Cruzeiro: probable line-ups, where to watch | OneFootball

This Thursday, Botafogo and Cruzeiro face off in the first round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be held at the Nilton Santos Stadium, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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Where to watch Botafogo vs Cruzeiro?

The match will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video.

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How are the teams coming into the match?

With nine points, Botafogo leads Group B of the Carioca. Cruzeiro, meanwhile, is in second place in Group C of the Mineiro, with six points. The celestial team is coming off a defeat in the derby against Atlético-MG.

Probable lineups

Botafogo: Neto; Mateo Ponte, Barboza and Newton; Vitinho, Allan, Danilo and Alex Telles; Artur, Montoro and Arthur Cabral Coach: Martín Anselmi

Cruzeiro: Cássio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus and Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Gerson, Christian and Matheus Pereira; Wanderson and Kaio Jorge Coach: Tite

Refereeing

Referee: Matheus Delgado Candançan (SP) Assistants: Brigida Cirilo Ferreira (AL) and Schumacher Marques Gomes (PB) VAR: Rodrigo Guarizo Ferreira do Amaral (SP)

Match Information

Match: Botafogo vs Cruzeiro Competition: Brazilian Championship – 1st round Date and time: Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio de Janeiro Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video

*By Gazeta Press

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