Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Predictions

Flamengo vs Cruzeiro is scheduled for kick off on 12 March, at 00:30. The game is set to take place at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã), with Flavio Rodrigues de Souza officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Flamengo and Cruzeiro. Flamengo have won 3 Brazilian Serie A matches against Cruzeiro out of the last 5 they have played. After their recent draw with São Paulo, Flamengo aims to claim a win. Flamengo have won 5 of their last 10 Brazilian Serie A matches at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã). Cruzeiro's away record stands at 3 victories from 9 games. Following their 1-0 loss to Botafogo, Cruzeiro is determined to bounce back with a win against Flamengo.

Goal stats

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

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