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.

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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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	35	22	8	5	73	23	50	73:23	74
3	Cruzeiro	35	19	11	5	52	25	27	52:25	68

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

Flamengo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Agustin Rossi (GK), Guillermo Varela, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Jorginho, Saul Niguez, Jorge Carrascal, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Samuel Dias Lino, Gonzalo Plata.

Cruzeiro confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Cassio (GK), William, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Daniel Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira, Matheus Henrique, 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.

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 +600 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

+300

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-105

Shots

Over 2.5

-103

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

+750

First

+1600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

Shots

Over 1.5

+135

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 10.5

+106

Under 10.5

-149

Flamengo Corners

Over 6.5

-110

Under 6.5

-125

Cruzeiro Corners

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-333

X

+800

2

+330

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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.

The Flamengo betting odds are -185 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 65% chance of winning. Cruzeiro are the +525 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

Flamengo and Cruzeiro can be backed at +112 and +480 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +125.

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 -159 if you think at least one side will fail to score.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Série A game. The best football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

-185

X

+295

2

+525

Half-Time Result

1

+112

X

+125

2

+480

Double Chance

1X

-909

12

-455

X2

+132

Draw No Bet

1

-526

2

+330

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-104

2 Hcp +1

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-135

Over 2.5

+104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+110

No

-159

Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +340, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos (Flamengo)

First

+138

Anytime

+340

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

First

+220

Anytime

+450

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

First

+270

Anytime

+575

Bruno Henrique Pinto (Flamengo)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Luiz Araújo (Flamengo)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Samuel Lino (Flamengo)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Éverton Souza Soares "Cebolinha" (Flamengo)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Saúl Ñíguez (Flamengo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+125

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

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

Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-128

Éverton Souza Soares "Cebolinha" (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-133

Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-189

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-233

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

+175

Under 0.5

-294

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Luis Sinisterra (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

Keny Arroyo (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-385

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-455

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-588

Matheus Henrique (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos (Flamengo)

Over 4.5

+130

Under 4.5

-

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

-

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)

Over 2.5

-106

Under 2.5

-

Bruno Henrique Pinto (Flamengo)

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-

Luiz Araújo (Flamengo)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Samuel Lino (Flamengo)

Over 2.5

-103

Under 2.5

-

Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

Éverton Souza Soares "Cebolinha" (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Saúl Ñíguez (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Christian Roberto Cardoso (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Wanderson Sousa Campos (Cruzeiro)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Lineups & Team News

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