Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Prediction 12 March 2026
🔊 The clash between Flamengo and Cruzeiro promises to be intriguing. Both teams find themselves in different standings, adding a layer of suspense. Flamengo, sitting 11th, have shown decent form with several wins in recent matches. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro are fighting for survival in 19th place, yet they consistently demonstrate offensive stability, scoring in almost every game. Both sides favor an attacking style of play, increasing the likelihood of a high-scoring encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 02 October 2025 and ended in a 0-0 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Flamengo were the home side):
- possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corners: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 16 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 5;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Flamengo and Cruzeiro:
- 38 matches played;
- home wins - 17, away wins - 15, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 47 for the hosts, 39 for the visitors;
- average first-half total - 1.03, second-half - 1.24;
- average total goals per match - 2.26.
Head-to-head statistics Flamengo - Cruzeiro
Flamengo Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Carioca League, with Fluminense hosting Flamengo. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the game statistics (Flamengo vs Fluminense):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 17 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
🔴 Flamengo find themselves mid-table and are eager to climb higher. The team has won three of their last five matches, demonstrating solid performances at home. They average 2.5 goals per game over their last ten outings, but also concede an average of one goal per match. Their strength lies in a well-organized attack and the ability to capitalize on set pieces to create dangerous opportunities in front of the opponent's goal.
Match Results: Flamengo
Cruzeiro Team Overview
The visitors last took to the pitch on in the Mineiro League, where they faced Cruzeiro away. The match concluded with a 1-0 victory for Cruzeiro.
Here’s a breakdown of the match stats (Cruzeiro vs Atletico Mineiro):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 1 vs 3;
- fouls: 24 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 0.
🔵 Cruzeiro find themselves in the relegation zone, but the season is just getting underway. The team has shown promising form in recent games, securing four wins and a draw in their last five matches, indicating progress for the visitors. They consistently score at least one goal in nearly every match, thanks to their swift transition from defense to attack and the high individual skill of their players.
Match Results: Cruzeiro
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- played - 38;
- home team first-half wins - 7; away team first-half wins - 1; draws - 11;
- average first-half total: 1.03;
- today's home side averages 0.53 goals, visitors average 0.5.
First-Half Stats: Flamengo (home) vs Cruzeiro (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 2;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 1 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 2 (100%);
- average goals scored: 1 vs 1;
- average goals conceded: 1 vs 0.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 2 vs 0;
- draws: 4 vs 7;
- average first-half total: 1.4 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.4) vs 0.9 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.2).
- Flamengo have scored in the first half at home in 12 of their last 14 head-to-head meetings with this team (Serie A).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head matches:
- Played - 38;
- Home wins - 17, Away wins - 15, Draws - 6.
Statistics: Flamengo vs Cruzeiro
- Matches in the tournament: 3 vs 4;
- Wins: 1 vs 0;
- Win percentage: 33% vs 0%;
- Losses: 1 vs 2;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 6;
- Losses: 3 vs 2;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
- Cruzeiro cover a +1.5 handicap in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings in Serie A.
- Cruzeiro cover a +1.5 handicap in 16 of the last 17 matches.
- Cruzeiro cover a +1.5 handicap in 15 of the last 17 Serie A matches.
- Cruzeiro cover a +1.5 handicap in 7 of the last 8 away matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head matches (average total):
- Home team - 1.24, Away team - 1.03;
- Overall head-to-head - 2.26;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 18 times; at home - 12 times.
Average Total Statistics: Flamengo vs Cruzeiro
- In the tournament: 2.67 vs 3.25;
- Goals scored: 1.33 vs 1;
- First half: 0.67 vs 0.75;
- Second half: 0.67 vs 0.25;
- Flamengo at home in the tournament - 1;
- Cruzeiro away in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches: 2.5 (home - 2.6) vs 1.3 (away - 1.4).
- Over 2.5 goals occurred in 8 of Cruzeiro's last 9 away matches.
Corners Prediction
Flamengo: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4; at home - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6; at home - 7.4.
Cruzeiro: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6, away - 3.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.8; away - 6.2.
- Flamengo have taken fewer than 6.5 corners at home in consecutive head-to-head matches (Serie A).
- Flamengo have taken fewer than 6.5 corners at home in the last five head-to-head matches.
- Flamengo have taken fewer than 6.5 corners in eight consecutive Serie A matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head matches:
- Played - 38;
- Both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
- At home - 12 times.
Statistics: Flamengo vs Cruzeiro
- Played in the tournament: 3 vs 4;
- Matches with both teams scoring this season (BTTS): 3 vs 3;
- Flamengo BTTS at home - 1 (100%);
- Cruzeiro BTTS away - 1 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- Matches with BTTS: 5 vs 5;
- Flamengo BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Cruzeiro BTTS away - 3 (60%).
Exact Score Prediction
Most frequent results this season:
- The most common scoreline in the tournament: 1-1 (7/37, 18.9%), 2-1 (7/37, 18.9%);
- Flamengo at home most frequently ends matches: 1-1 (1/1, 100%);
- Cruzeiro away most frequently plays: 2-2, 4-0 (1/2, 50%).
The algorithm predicts the top three outcomes based on statistics and probability distribution:
2-1 - 10.53% (odds: 8)
1-1 - 9.74% (odds: 7.5)
1-0 - 9.2% (odds: 6.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering current trends, one thing is clear: both clubs are poised to deliver a high-scoring performance on the field. The trend of over 2.5 goals is supported by the strong attacking stats of both teams and Cruzeiro's current away form (this total has hit in 8 of their last 9 away matches). The match is likely to feature plenty of goal-scoring opportunities from both sides, especially given the visitors' motivation to climb the league standings.
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Betting Tips: Flamengo - Cruzeiro
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