Cruzeiro and Flamengo face each other on Thursday 08.13.2026, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a Copa Libertadores 2026 match. The game will take place at Cruzeiro's home ground, the Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Cruzeiro Esporte Clube and Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Cruzeiro vs Flamengo
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Cruzeiro preview
Cruzeiro heads into the match with the following record in the Copa Libertadores: in 6 matches, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube secured 3 victories, 2 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.83 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Raposa's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 22 victories so far.
Cruzeiro has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 61 goals, of which 8 were scored in the Copa Libertadores, resulting in an average of 1.33 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kaio Jorge, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Fagner has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Cruzeiro has conceded 3 goals in the Copa Libertadores (an average of 0.5 per game) and 44 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.02 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Flamengo preview
Flamengo comes into the game with 6 matches played so far in the Copa Libertadores. They have secured 5 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.67 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 23 wins, 9 draws, and 10 losses.
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo's attack has been highly effective, scoring 81 goals during this period. Of that total, 14 were netted in the Copa Libertadores, with an average of 2.33 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.93.
Mengão's offensive system is led by Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 12 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Samuel Lino. The forward has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.33 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 39 goals in 42 matches, averaging 0.93 per match.
Head to head: Cruzeiro vs Flamengo
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Cruzeiro
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W L |
2 |
| Home | W W L D W |
2 |
| Away | D W W D D |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.83 | 2.67 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 2 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0.67 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 67% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.28 | 1.74 | 0.83 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 0.72 | 1.99 |
Flamengo
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D W W |
2.2 |
| Home | W D W W L |
2 |
| Away | D W D L W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 83% | 100% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 3 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 2.67 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 2.16 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
0.76 | 0.71 | 0.82 |
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