Cruzeiro vs Flamengo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026
Cruzeiro vs Flamengo Predictions
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.
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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 |
22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 44 | 19 | 25 | 44:19 | 45 |
| 5 | Cruzeiro |
23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 32:32 | 36 |
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.
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):
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
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
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.
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
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.
It’s now possible to place a bet builder on each individual football game. You can forecast specific things to happen and enjoy larger odds compared to betting a single. The odds multiply for each leg.
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 +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.
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.
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.
- Copa Libertadores: 20/08 2026 Flamengo 2 Cruzeiro 1
- Copa Libertadores: 13/08 2026 Cruzeiro 1 Flamengo 1
- Série A: 12/03 2026 Flamengo 2 Cruzeiro 0
- Série A: 03/10 2025 Flamengo 0 Cruzeiro 0
- Série A: 04/05 2025 Cruzeiro 2 Flamengo 1
- Série A: 07/11 2024 Cruzeiro 0 Flamengo 1
- Série A: 30/06 2024 Flamengo 2 Cruzeiro 1
- Série A: 20/10 2023 Cruzeiro 0 Flamengo 2
- Série A: 27/05 2023 Flamengo 1 Cruzeiro 1
- Série A: 21/09 2019 Cruzeiro 1 Flamengo 2
Cruzeiro League Stats
Flamengo League Stats
- 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
- 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
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 2.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 2.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 59.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 60.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Cruzeiro this season are Kaio Jorge (6), Christian (5), Matheus Pereira (5)
- Top Assistors for Cruzeiro this season are Fagner (4), Christian (3), Lucas Daniel Romero (3)
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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
Flamengo Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Cruzeiro Lineups
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Injuries & Suspensions
Cruzeiro Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Artur Jorge
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Série A Table| # | 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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