Flamengo and Cruzeiro face each other on Thursday 08.20.2026, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a Copa Libertadores 2026 match. The game will take place at Flamengo's home ground, the Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Clube de Regatas do Flamengo and Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, 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 Flamengo vs Cruzeiro
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Flamengo preview
Flamengo heads into the match with the following record in the Copa Libertadores: in 7 matches, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo secured 5 victories, 2 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.43 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Mengão's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 24 victories so far.
Flamengo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 87 goals, of which 15 were scored in the Copa Libertadores, resulting in an average of 2.14 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos, who has found the back of the net 14 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Samuel Lino has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Flamengo has conceded 3 goals in the Copa Libertadores (an average of 0.43 per game) and 41 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.93 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Cruzeiro preview
Cruzeiro comes into the game with 7 matches played so far in the Copa Libertadores. They have secured 3 victories, 3 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.71 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 23 wins, 11 draws, and 11 losses.
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 64 goals during this period. Of that total, 9 were netted in the Copa Libertadores, with an average of 1.29 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.42.
Raposa's offensive system is led by Kaio Jorge, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Fagner. The defender has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.57 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 46 goals in 45 matches, averaging 1.02 per match.
Head to head: Flamengo vs Cruzeiro
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Flamengo
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W D D |
1.8 |
| Home | W D W W L |
2 |
| Away | W D D W D |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 3 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 2.14 | 2.67 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.43 | 0.33 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 71% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 2.16 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
0.8 | 0.71 | 0.87 |
Cruzeiro
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W D |
2.2 |
| Home | D W W L D |
1.6 |
| Away | W D W W D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.86 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.75 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.57 | 0.75 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 71% | 75% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.57 | 0.83 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 0.95 | 1.99 |
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