Flamengo and Cruzeiro face each other on Thursday 03.12.2026, at 00:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie A 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 Clube de Regatas do Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Esporte Clube

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Flamengo Win

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Flamengo to win

Flamengo to win is our top betting tip for this upcoming match against Cruzeiro. Flamengo's odds in the online betting sites have them heavily favoured at home, where they have been quite strong all season.

And our expert analysts fancy their chances as well given their current form and overall statistics.

Flamengo preview

Flamengo heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 3 matches, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.33 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Mengão's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.

Flamengo has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 30 goals, of which 4 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 1.33 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Jorge Andrés Carrascal Guardo has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, Flamengo has conceded 4 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 1.33 per game) and 20 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.25 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Cruzeiro preview

Cruzeiro comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 0 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 0.5 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses.

Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 22 goals during this period. Of that total, 4 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.47.

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, Matheus Fellipe Costa Pereira. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 2.25 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 17 goals in 15 matches, averaging 1.13 per match.

Head to head: Flamengo vs Cruzeiro

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Home Team

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Flamengo

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D L

1.33

Home D

1

Away W L

1.5

Away Team

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Cruzeiro

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D L L

0.5

Home D L

0.5

Away D L

0.5

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Published on 9 March 2026, at 20:00 Last updated on 9 March 2026, at 20:00
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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