Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Oct 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Flamengo vs Cruzeiro

Flamengo host Cruzeiro in this Brazilian Série A encounter, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Thursday 2 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re Expecting Cruzeiro to Cover the Line

Wager Cruzeiro +0.75 at +104 in their meeting with Flamengo. Dividing the Asian Handicap stake between +0.5 and +1.0 means we have the safety net if the visitors lose by a goal, with a full payout for a draw or win.

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5 Victories for Flamengo in Previous 7 H2H Matches

Flamengo got the win in their last game. A 2-1 triumph occurred on their travels when meeting Corinthians. Filipe Luis' side had 52% possession and two shots on target, with Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Luiz Araujo scoring one goal apiece.

Cruzeiro were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Vasco da Gama claimed a 2-0 victory. The Foxes recorded three shots on goal and had 52% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-1 home victory for Cruzeiro when they last faced Flamengo. There have been five Flamengo wins, one Cruzeiro success and one draw in the past 7 H2H games.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Flamengo	24	16	6	2	50	12	38	50:12	54
2	Cruzeiro	25	15	5	5	39	19	20	39:19	50

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Flamengo have 7 wins and 3 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. The Scarlet-Black have averaged 62.6% possession and 6.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.7 goals from 3.3 shots on goal, 8.3 attempts and 5.1 corners.

Top goalscorers Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Pedro have found the net 5 times, with Luiz Araujo scoring 2. Giorgian De Arrascaeta is the leading assists maker with 6.

Cruzeiro have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 4.3 shots on goal, 10.0 attempts and 1.2 goals. The Belo Horizonte outfit average 50.6% possession, 6.6 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 8.3 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

The leading scorers have been Matheus Pereira and Kaio Jorge with 3, while Lucas Silva has 1. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Kaio Jorge, William and Wanderson who have all made 2.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Flamengo predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Agustin Rossi (GK), Guillermo Varela, Léo Ortiz, Danilo, Alex Sandro, Saúl Ñíguez, Jorginho, Gonzalo Plata, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Samuel Lino, Pedro.

Cruzeiro predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Cassio (GK), William, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira, Wanderson, Kaio Jorge.

Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Betting Tips

This Flamengo vs Cruzeiro betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re going to side with Cruzeiro at +0.75. The Asian Handicap price of +104 looks like an attractive bet for this Série A game and the numbers suggest that we can receive a payout.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest Série A injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Flamengo vs Cruzeiro league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Flamengo in 2 consecutive games at home.

Cruzeiro +0.75 Probability

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 49% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Cruzeiro Asian Hcp +0.75 @ +104 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Flamengo 1 - 1 Cruzeiro

There are odds of +575 available that we see a 1-1 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Samuel Lino Over 0.5 Shots On Target -152

Samuel Lino (Flamengo) is available to register one or more shots on goal at -152. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.

Latest Samuel Lino Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-105

Shots

Over 2.5

-102

Under 2.5

-

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Matheus Pereira to Score +750

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) has scored two goals in his past five Série A matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +750 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Matheus Pereira Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+800

First

+1700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-270

Shots

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Cruzeiro Over 3.5 Corners -109

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Cruzeiro in five straight games, while the past three Flamengo matches have seen over 3.5 corners conceded. The number of Cruzeiro corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -109.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Flamengo

Total

11.50 6.40 5.10

Home

10.90 7.10 3.80

Away

9.90 5.60 4.30

Cruzeiro

Total

11.20 6.60 4.60

Home

12.80 8.30 4.50

Away

10.90 5.00 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+104

Flamengo Corners

Over 5.5

-150

Under 5.5

+110

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 3.5

-138

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-294

X

+750

2

+300

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Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Think Flamengo Most Likely to Win

The Flamengo betting odds are -167 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this Série A encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 63% chance of winning. Cruzeiro are the +480 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

Flamengo and Cruzeiro can be backed at +123 and +460 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +118.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. The Both Teams to Score No option is -164 if you think at least one side will fail to score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-167

X

+280

2

+480

Half-Time Result

1

+123

X

+118

2

+460

Double Chance

1X

-833

12

-417

X2

+120

Draw No Bet

1

-476

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-127

2 Hcp +0.75

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-149

Over 2.5

+116

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+115

No

-164

Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos Top of First Goalscorer List

Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +350, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos (Flamengo)

First

+150

Anytime

+350

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

First

+220

Anytime

+460

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

First

+270

Anytime

+550

Bruno Henrique Pinto (Flamengo)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Luiz Araújo (Flamengo)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Samuel Lino (Flamengo)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Éverton Souza Soares "Cebolinha" (Flamengo)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Saúl Ñíguez (Flamengo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+130

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+115

Luiz Araújo (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-103

Bruno Henrique Pinto (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-112

Samuel Lino (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-105

Éverton Souza Soares "Cebolinha" (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-130

Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-137

Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-200

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-213

Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-263

Saúl Ñíguez (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-270

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-270

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-303

Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-357

Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-385

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-417

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos (Flamengo)

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

-

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

-

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-103

Under 2.5

-

Bruno Henrique Pinto (Flamengo)

Over 2.5

+106

Under 2.5

-

Luiz Araújo (Flamengo)

Over 2.5

+108

Under 2.5

-

Samuel Lino (Flamengo)

Over 2.5

-102

Under 2.5

-

Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Éverton Souza Soares "Cebolinha" (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Saúl Ñíguez (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Flamengo vs Cruzeiro without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for Série A and all current injury news.

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