Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Predictions

Flamengo vs Cruzeiro is scheduled for kick off on 20 August, at 00:30. The game is set to take place at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã). This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Flamengo and Cruzeiro. Flamengo have won 3 CONMEBOL Libertadores matches against Cruzeiro out of the last 5 they have played. After their recent draw with São Paulo, Flamengo aims to claim a win. Flamengo have won 3 of their last 3 CONMEBOL Libertadores matches at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã). Cruzeiro's away record stands at 1 victory from 3 games. Following their 1-0 loss to Botafogo, Cruzeiro is determined to bounce back with 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 67% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 33% of games. Their total stands at 14 goals and 44 shots on target this CONMEBOL Libertadores season. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro have scored 8 goals with 23 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 50% of matches but conceded in 33% 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.