BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (Interstat) — Cruzeiro EC hosts Botafogo FR on Thursday in a Brazilian Serie A match at Mineirão Stadium, looking to extend a strong run of form against a struggling opponent.

The teams last met on Aug. 3, with Cruzeiro securing a 2-0 away victory. Cruzeiro enters this match following a 2-1 home win over Internacional on Aug. 23, with striker Matheus Pereira among the standout performers. The club is undefeated in its last four league matches.

Botafogo seeks to end a goal drought, having failed to score in its last three Serie A outings, including a 1-0 home loss to Palmeiras on Aug. 17. Defenders Marçal and Nathan Fernandes were noted for their efforts in that defeat.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is a 1-0 victory for Cruzeiro.

Following Thursday’s contest, Cruzeiro visits Santos on Sunday, Dec. 7. Botafogo hosts Fortaleza EC the same day.