Cruzeiro vs Flamengo Prediction 13 August 2026
📢 Cruzeiro advanced to the knockout stage of the Copa Libertadores in second place, while Flamengo had a near-perfect group stage. They won five matches and drew one, comfortably taking top spot. Two Brazilian clubs will now meet at the first knockout stage, so one of them will definitely be out of the running for the trophy after this tie.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the sides took place on 12 March 2026 in the Brazilian championship and ended in a 2:0 victory for Flamengo. Here is the comparative statistics from that match (home side - Flamengo):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corners: 4 vs 7;
- fouls: 17 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
📊 Cruzeiro and Flamengo have played 39 official matches against each other. However, the statistics from the last three years look most relevant. Of seven matches, Flamengo won four, Cruzeiro only one. Two more meetings ended in a draw. On average over this period, Cruzeiro players scored 0.57 goals, Flamengo players - 1.29.
Head-to-head statistics Cruzeiro - Flamengo
Cruzeiro Team Overview
Cruzeiro's last match was played in the Série A. The home match against fellow Copa Libertadores playoff side Mirassol ended in a victory (3:1). The match stats were as follows (Cruzeiro vs Mirassol):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 1;
- fouls: 14 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Cruzeiro advanced to the knockout stage from second place in the group, with 11 points. Since the club season resumed in July, the team has played six matches with quite decent numbers: four wins, one draw, and one defeat. The average scoring figures for this period are 1.3 goals scored and 0.5 conceded. A solid defence remains one of Cruzeiro's main strengths and allows the team to consistently pick up points even against stronger opponents.
Match Results: Cruzeiro
Flamengo Team Overview
Flamengo also won their last Serie A match - at home against Vitória (2:0). The match stats were as follows (Flamengo vs Vitória):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corners: 8 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
Flamengo comfortably topped their group, collecting 16 points from a possible 18. The visitors come into this match on an impressive ten-game unbeaten run. Over the summer, the team won three friendly matches, including one against a serious European opponent - Benfica (2:1). In official matches since the World Cup break, Flamengo are scoring an average of 2.0 goals while conceding just 0.5.
Throughout the Copa Libertadores, the team's attack has looked even more potent, regularly creating a large number of chances. Flamengo are one of the main contenders for the trophy. Their probability of winning the tournament is estimated at 20%. You can read more about outright bets on the continent's main tournament in our article.
Match Results: Flamengo
Latest news
Cruzeiro
🚫 The hosts have serious injury problems: Lucas Romero and Fagner will miss the match due to suspension, while Luis Sinisterra, Gabriel Pec and Cassio are ruled out through injury.
Flamengo
❌ Flamengo have minimal injury concerns: Luiz Araújo will miss out due to injury.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1.26;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.26;
- both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Flamengo
- average total in the tournament: 1.83 vs 2.67;
- average total goals scored: 1.33 vs 2.33;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.17 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.17 vs 1.83;
- Cruzeiro: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Flamengo: average total away in the tournament - 2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 2) vs 1.6 (away - 1.5).
- Cruzeiro have scored under 1.5 goals in 11 of last 12 games against Flamengo.
- Cruzeiro have scored under 1.5 goals in 9 of last 10 home games against Flamengo.
Prediction on corners
- Flamengo have taken over 3.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games against Cruzeiro.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 39;
- both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Cruzeiro vs Flamengo
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for Cruzeiro at home - 1 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Flamengo away - 1 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Cruzeiro at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Flamengo away - 2 (50%).
Correct Score Prediction
Most frequent results statistics (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (21/126, 16.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 14.29% (odds 6)
0:1 - 10.32% (odds 8)
0:0 - 9.58% (odds 8.1)
⭐ Editor's Pick
Flamengo are considered the favourites not only in the tie as a whole, but also in this away leg specifically. The difference in class between the two sides is clear, and the group stage results only underline the visitors' advantage further. Cruzeiro, meanwhile, have serious problems in attack when it comes to matches against Flamengo: in 11 of their last 12 head-to-head meetings, the team have failed to score more than one goal. Our bet is therefore Cruzeiro individual total under 1.5 goals. Expected score: 0-1.
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