Cruzeiro vs Flamengo Predictions

Cruzeiro vs Flamengo is scheduled for kick off on 22 August, at 23:30. The game is set to take place at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Cruzeiro and Flamengo. Cruzeiro have lost 3 Brazilian Serie A matches to Flamengo out of the last 5 they have played. After their recent loss to Botafogo, Cruzeiro is determined to redeem themselves. Cruzeiro have won 4 of their last 11 Brazilian Serie A matches at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto. Flamengo's away record stands at 6 victories from 10 games. Following a draw in their last match against São Paulo in the Brazilian Serie A, Flamengo is aiming to secure a win against Cruzeiro.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Cruzeiro have scored over 1.5 goals in 85% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 80% of games. Their total stands at 26 goals and 97 shots on target this Brazilian Serie A season. Meanwhile, Flamengo have scored 36 goals with 95 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 95% of matches but conceded in 58% of games.

In their last 5 head-to-head clashes, Cruzeiro scored 3 goals while Flamengo scored 6 goals. Their last match on 12 March 2026 ended in 2-0 to Flamengo.