Cruzeiro EC
Football Brazilian Série A Sat 22 Aug 19:30
CR Flamengo
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Cruzeiro vs Flamengo Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Flamengo To Win @ +133

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Flamengo Look the Smart Pick

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, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 22 August.

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
2 Flamengo logo Flamengo 22 13 6 3 44 19 25 44:19 45
5 Cruzeiro logo Cruzeiro 23 10 6 7 32 32 0 32:32 36
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Cruzeiro – Last 10 League Games

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.

Players to Watch

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 – Last 10 League Games

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.

Players to Watch

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.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Otavio Costa (GK), William, Fabrício Bruno, João Marcelo, Gabriel Rojas, Matheus Henrique, Gerson, Joao Costa, Matheus Pereira, Wesley Gassova, Luciano Rodríguez.

Flamengo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Agustin Rossi (GK), Guillermo Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton, Erick Pulgar, Lucas Paquetá, Luiz Araujo, Jorge Carrascal, Samuel 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.

Flamengo to Win Probability

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.

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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 Cruzeiro logo 0 - 1 Flamengo logo 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 BetMGM logo

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

Jorge Carrascal to Score +500 BetMGM logo

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

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Corners Prediction

Flamengo Under 4.5 Corners -143 BetMGM logo

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 Logo Cruzeiro
Total
8.70 5.80 2.90
Home
7.80 5.20 2.60
Away
9.40 4.60 4.80
Flamengo Logo 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

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Flamengo +133
Both Team To Score No -104
Shots On Target Luciano Rodríguez Over 0.5 -147

We’ve lined up different selections in the following bet builder: Flamengo on the 1x2, BTTS No and also Luciano Rodríguez (Cruzeiro) to record at minimum of one shot on target.

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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.

Close Contest Likely According to the Bookies

Flamengo are +133 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 -133.

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Pedro Guilherme Top of First Goalscorer List

There’s the chance to back Pedro Guilherme at +370 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Player Goals
Pedro Guilherme (Flamengo)
First
+370
Anytime
+150
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Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
First
+500
Anytime
+200
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Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)
First
+600
Anytime
+250
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Luciano Rodríguez (Cruzeiro)
First
+700
Anytime
+300
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Player Shots On Target
Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)
Over 0.5
-154
Under 0.5
-
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Luciano Rodríguez (Cruzeiro)
Over 0.5
-147
Under 0.5
-
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Neisser Villarreal (Cruzeiro)
Over 0.5
-143
Under 0.5
-
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Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)
Over 0.5
-125
Under 0.5
-
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Player Shots
Pedro Guilherme (Flamengo)
Over 3.5
+120
Under 3.5
-
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Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro)
Over 3.5
-100
Under 3.5
-
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Samuel Lino (Flamengo)
Over 2.5
+140
Under 2.5
-
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Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)
Over 2.5
+125
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats
Cruzeiro logo Cruzeiro League Stats
Flamengo logo Flamengo League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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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.

Cruzeiro Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Flamengo Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Cruzeiro Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

81 Otavio Costa
12 William 15 Fabrício Bruno 43 João Marcelo 27 Gabriel Rojas
7 Matheus Henrique 8 Gerson
67 Joao Costa 10 Matheus Pereira 20 Wesley Gassova
97 Luciano Rodríguez
1 Agustin Rossi
2 Guillermo Varela 3 Léo Ortiz 4 Léo Pereira 6 Ayrton
5 Erick Pulgar 20 Lucas Paquetá
7 Luiz Araujo 15 Jorge Carrascal 16 Samuel Lino
9 Pedro

Flamengo Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Cruzeiro Lineups

19 Aug Copa Libertadores
Flamengo 2-1 Cruzeiro
16 Aug Série A
Corinthians 1-2 Cruzeiro
12 Aug Copa Libertadores
Cruzeiro 1-1 Flamengo
09 Aug Série A
Cruzeiro 3-1 Mirassol
05 Aug Copa do Brasil
Cruzeiro 2-0 Chapecoense
02 Aug Copa do Brasil
Chapecoense 0-0 Cruzeiro

Previous Flamengo Lineups

19 Aug Copa Libertadores
Flamengo 2-1 Cruzeiro
16 Aug Série A
Mirassol 1-5 Flamengo
12 Aug Copa Libertadores
Cruzeiro 1-1 Flamengo
09 Aug Série A
Flamengo 2-0 Vitória
29 Jul Série A
Internacional 1-1 Flamengo
26 Jul Série A
Flamengo 1-1 São Paulo

Injuries & Suspensions

Cruzeiro Injury Table
Type Name Info
Cassio Knee
Flamengo Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Team Squads

Cruzeiro Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Artur Jorge

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Fabricio Bruno 25 D 20 1761 20 2 0 0 5 0
Matheus Pereira 10 F 20 1637 19 1 5 2 9 0
Gerson 8 M 20 1536 19 2 0 2 3 0
Kaiki 6 D 16 1416 16 0 0 2 1 1
Kaio Jorge 19 F 17 1253 15 2 6 0 1 0

Flamengo Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Leonardo Jardim

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Agustin Rossi 1 G 22 1980 22 0 0 0 0 0
Pedro 21 F 22 1766 21 1 14 4 1 0
Leo Pereira 4 D 19 1623 19 0 2 1 6 0
Leo Ortiz 3 D 18 1440 17 3 1 1 0 0
Samuel Dias Lino 16 F 22 1377 17 5 6 7 2 0
Brazil FlagSérie A Table
Serie A Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Palmeiras 23 14 6 3 40:19 48
2 Flamengo 22 13 6 3 44:19 45
3 Athletico PR 23 12 5 6 31:20 41
4 Fluminense 23 10 8 5 34:28 38
5 Cruzeiro 23 10 6 7 32:32 36
6 Bahia 23 8 10 5 32:28 34
7 Bragantino 22 9 5 8 27:23 32
8 Atlético MG 22 9 5 8 30:27 32
9 Corinthians 23 8 8 7 25:22 32
10 Coritiba 23 8 7 8 28:30 31
11 Botafogo 22 8 6 8 35:34 30
12 Vitória 23 8 5 10 23:33 29
13 São Paulo 22 7 6 9 27:26 27
14 Santos 22 6 7 9 32:35 25
15 Grêmio 22 6 7 9 24:30 25
16 Internacional 23 5 9 9 24:28 24
17 Mirassol 22 6 5 11 25:35 23
18 Remo 23 5 8 10 27:37 23
19 Vasco da Gama 22 5 7 10 23:34 22
20 Chapecoense 22 1 8 13 23:46 11
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Athletico PR 12 8 3 1 20:7 27
2 Fluminense 12 8 3 1 21:13 27
3 Vitória 11 8 1 2 16:7 25
4 Palmeiras 11 7 3 1 17:8 24
5 Flamengo 10 6 3 1 19:8 21
6 Grêmio 11 6 3 2 18:13 21
7 Cruzeiro 12 5 4 3 19:14 19
8 Atlético MG 10 5 4 1 17:13 19
9 São Paulo 10 5 3 2 16:9 18
10 Bahia 12 4 6 2 17:11 18
11 Corinthians 12 5 3 4 13:10 18
12 Santos 12 5 3 4 17:16 18
13 Mirassol 12 5 3 4 16:18 18
14 Bragantino 11 5 2 4 16:11 17
15 Vasco da Gama 12 5 2 5 13:17 17
16 Botafogo 10 4 4 2 18:14 16
17 Coritiba 11 4 3 4 13:13 15
18 Remo 11 3 5 3 15:13 14
19 Internacional 12 3 4 5 14:13 13
20 Chapecoense 11 1 5 5 16:27 8

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