Flamengo and Cruzeiro face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie A season. The game takes place at Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã) on Thursday, 12/03/2026, at 00:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Flamengo vs Cruzeiro
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Flamengo Win
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Flamengo comes into the match having played 3 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses.
Flamengo's attack has scored 32 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.88.
The offence system of Flamengo is led by Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jorge Andrés Carrascal Guardo, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 1.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 20 goals conceded in 17 matches, resulting in an average of 1.18.
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On the other hand, Cruzeiro comes into the match having played 4 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 0.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses.
Cruzeiro's attack has scored 22 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.38.
The offence system of Cruzeiro is led by Kaio Jorge as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Matheus Fellipe Costa Pereira, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 2.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 19 goals conceded in 16 matches, resulting in an average of 1.19.
Head to head: Flamengo vs Cruzeiro
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Flamengo
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W L |
1.4 |
| Home | L W W D L |
1.4 |
| Away | D W L W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.91 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.09 | 1.04 | 1.12 |
Cruzeiro
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W D W L |
2 |
| Away | W W D W L |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.25 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.49 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 0.76 | 1.84 |
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