Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Predictions

Flamengo vs Cruzeiro is scheduled for kick off on 12 March, at 00:30. The game is set to take place at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã), with Flavio Rodrigues de Souza officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Flamengo currently holding the 2nd position in the table 10 points ahead of Cruzeiro. Flamengo have won 3 Brazilian Serie A matches against Cruzeiro out of the last 5 they have played. After their recent victory against Coritiba, Flamengo is determined to keep their momentum going. Flamengo have won 5 of their last 9 Brazilian Serie A matches at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã). Cruzeiro's away record stands at 2 victories from 8 games. Following a draw in their last match against Fluminense in the Brazilian Serie A, Cruzeiro is aiming to secure a win against Flamengo.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Flamengo have scored over 1.5 goals in 94% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 59% of games. Their total stands at 31 goals and 83 shots on target this Brazilian Serie A season. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro have scored 24 goals with 85 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 89% of matches but conceded in 78% of games.

In their last 5 head-to-head clashes, Flamengo scored 6 goals while Cruzeiro scored 3 goals. Their last match on 12 March 2026 ended in 2-0 to Flamengo.