Cruzeiro vs Flamengo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026

Cruzeiro vs Flamengo Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Flamengo To Win @ +133

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There’s a value bet when it comes to backing Flamengo who are trading at a price of +133. You can squeeze plenty of juice from the odds when it comes to this Full-Time Result pick and the visitors can defeat Cruzeiro.

Check out the complete Cruzeiro vs Flamengo betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Cruzeiro vs Flamengo Preview

Cruzeiro host Flamengo at Estadio Mineirão, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 22 August.

H2H: Flamengo Landed 2-1 Victory in Previous H2H

Flamengo and Cruzeiro last met on Wednesday night, with hosts Flamengo claiming a 2-1 win. Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Samuel Dias Lino were on the scoresheet, with Lucas Daniel Romero finding the net for Cruzeiro.

Looking back to the previous 10 H2H meetings, there has been three draws. Flamengo have won six games and Cruzeiro one.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Flamengo	30	19	7	4	58	25	33	58:25	64
6	Cruzeiro	30	14	6	10	46	44	2	46:44	48

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6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 15.4 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. Cruzeiro have had 56.5% possession and 5.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 12.1 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 2.9 corners.

Kaio Jorge is the top goalscorer with 4, Matheus Pereira has 3, with Bruno Rodrigues and two other players on 1. Fagner has recorded the most assists with 3.

Flamengo have 5 victories, 1 defeat and 4 draws, with an average of 2.0 goals from 16.4 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal. The Scarlet-Black average 60.1% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against them, while conceding 0.9 goals from 12.1 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Pedro is top of the team’s scoring charts with 7, Samuel Dias Lino is on 4 and Jorge Carrascal on 2. Jorge Carrascal and Bruno Henrique are the top assist makers, managing 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cruzeiro confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Otavio Costa (GK), Fagner, Fabricio Bruno, Joao Marcelo, Lucas Villalba, Lucas Daniel Romero, Matheus Henrique, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Pereira, Joao Costa, Kaio Jorge.

Flamengo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Agustin Rossi (GK), Guillermo Varela, Leo Ortiz, Danilo, Ayrton Lucas, Erick Pulgar, Lucas Paqueta, Jorge Carrascal, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Samuel Dias Lino, Pedro.

Main Match Prediction

Let’s play a straight hand and go for an attractively-priced Flamengo who are trading at +133. It’s probable that the visitors will be able to land a win when it comes to this Série A encounter.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• Flamengo have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Flamengo have won 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Flamengo have won 2 consecutive games.
• Cruzeiro have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Flamengo.

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest Série A stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 42.9% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 45-50%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

If you anticipate that Flamengo can start the game quickly, then we would point you in the direction of the Double Result market. You can bet them to be in front at the break and full-time whistle.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro 0 - 1 Flamengo

You can secure odds of +550 that Flamengo are able to land a 1-0 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luciano Rodríguez Over 0.5 Shots On Target -147

Luciano Rodríguez (Cruzeiro) can be backed at -147 to finish with at least one shot on goal. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.

Latest Luciano Rodríguez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

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Jorge Carrascal to Score +500

Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo) has netted two goals in his past four Série A matches away from home. There are odds of +500 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Jorge Carrascal Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+450

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Flamengo Under 4.5 Corners -143

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Flamengo in their past three away games, with the corner count against Cruzeiro going under 4.5 in their last six home matches. There’s a chance to go under the Flamengo Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -143 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cruzeiro

Total

8.70 5.80 2.90

Home

7.80 5.20 2.60

Away

9.40 4.60 4.80

Flamengo

Total

9.00 5.30 3.70

Home

9.10 5.40 3.70

Away

8.70 3.60 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-108

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 4.5

-159

Under 4.5

+105

Flamengo Corners

Over 4.5

-108

Under 4.5

-139

Most Corners

1

-125

X

+600

2

+128

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Cruzeiro vs Flamengo Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Flamengo are +132 with the bookies to get the better of Cruzeiro, with the latter having betting odds of +200. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this Série A encounter, this can be wagered at +225.

If Flamengo and Cruzeiro play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -100.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -130.

When it comes to every Série A game, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the top football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+200

X

+225

2

+132

Half-Time Result

1

+255

X

+110

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-172

12

-313

X2

-270

Draw No Bet

1

+108

2

-156

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-125

2 Hcp -0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-135

Over 2.5

+104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-106

There’s the chance to back Pedro Guilherme at +340 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Pedro Guilherme (Flamengo)

First

+340

Anytime

+135

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

First

+500

Anytime

+200

Wesley Gassova (Cruzeiro)

First

+600

Anytime

+250

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

First

+600

Anytime

+250

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

First

+700

Anytime

+300

Luciano Rodríguez (Cruzeiro)

First

+700

Anytime

+300

Bruno Henrique Pinto (Flamengo)

First

+800

Anytime

+320

Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)

First

+800

Anytime

+340

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+340

Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo)

First

+850

Anytime

+350

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

First

+950

Anytime

+400

Luiz Araújo (Flamengo)

First

+1000

Anytime

+400

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

First

+1000

Anytime

+400

Samuel Lino (Flamengo)

First

+1000

Anytime

+400

Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo)

First

+1100

Anytime

+450

João Costa (Cruzeiro)

First

+1100

Anytime

+450

Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo)

First

+1200

Anytime

+500

Lorran Lucas Pereira de Sousa (Flamengo)

First

+1200

Anytime

+550

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

First

+1400

Anytime

+575

Cebolinha (Flamengo)

First

+1300

Anytime

+600

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+1400

Anytime

+600

Jorginho (Flamengo)

First

+1400

Anytime

+600

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

First

+1500

Anytime

+600

Evertton Gustavo Fernandes Araújo (Flamengo)

First

+1500

Anytime

+650

Saúl Ñíguez (Flamengo)

First

+1700

Anytime

+700

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

First

+1800

Anytime

+700

Ayrton Lucas Dantas de Medeiros (Flamengo)

First

+1900

Anytime

+800

Emerson Royal (Flamengo)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Samuel Lino (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

Wesley Gassova (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Luciano Rodríguez (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Bruno Henrique Pinto (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Luiz Araújo (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Pedro Guilherme (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

João Costa (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Lorran Lucas Pereira de Sousa (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Cebolinha (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-

Evertton Gustavo Fernandes Araújo (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Jorginho (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-

Saúl Ñíguez (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Ayrton Lucas Dantas de Medeiros (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Emerson Royal (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Pedro Guilherme (Flamengo)

Over 3.5

+108

Under 3.5

-

Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)

Over 3.5

+107

Under 3.5

-

Wesley Gassova (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-

Luciano Rodríguez (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Samuel Lino (Flamengo)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Ayrton Lucas Dantas de Medeiros (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Bruno Rafael Rodrigues (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

João Costa (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Luiz Araújo (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Francisco Da Costa (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

-204

Under 1.5

-

Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Bruno Henrique Pinto (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Lorran Lucas Pereira de Sousa (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Cebolinha (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Jorginho (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Evertton Gustavo Fernandes Araújo (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Saúl Ñíguez (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Gerson Santos da Silva (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Emerson Royal (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-

Cruzeiro vs Flamengo Lineups & Team News

Always review the Cruzeiro vs Flamengo team news before locking in your bets. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Série A lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

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