Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗52% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓75% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗15% · fair 6.54
Flamengo vs Cruzeiro preview and prediction
The match
Cruzeiro travel to Estádio do Maracanã in the CONMEBOL Libertadores on Thursday 20 August (01:30 WAT) to face Flamengo. Flamengo are 1st with 16 points from 6 games, while Cruzeiro sit 2nd on 11 points.
Form guide
Flamengo's last 5: WDWDD Most recently they beat Mirassol 5–1 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.3 per game.
Cruzeiro's last 5: WDWWD Most recently they beat Corinthians 2–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 13 August 2026, finished Cruzeiro 1–1 Flamengo. Across their last 2 meetings Flamengo have won 1, Cruzeiro 0, with 1 draw and 2.0 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.7 for Flamengo and 0.7 for Cruzeiro. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 48%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Flamengo 1–0 Cruzeiro. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Flamengo62%fair 1.60 · @1.66
Draw20%fair 5.09 · @3.65
Cruzeiro18%fair 5.56 · @5.20
2.39Expected goals
1.67Flamengo xG
0.72Cruzeiro xG
48%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–013%
1–111%
2–19%
0–09%
3–07%
From our goals model: Flamengo 1.7 – 0.7 Cruzeiro expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Flamengo vs Cruzeiro?
On our numbers Flamengo have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Cruzeiro 18%.
How many goals will there be in Flamengo vs Cruzeiro?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 48% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Flamengo vs Cruzeiro?
Our predicted score is Flamengo 1–0 Cruzeiro, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Flamengo vs Cruzeiro?
Flamengo vs Cruzeiro (CONMEBOL Libertadores) kicks off on Thursday 20 August 2026 at 01:30 (West Africa Time) at Estádio do Maracanã.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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