On Thursday, Cruzeiro will take on Flamengo at Mineirão Stadium in a matchup of the Série A championship.
Here, you’ll find our predictions for the Cruzeiro vs Flamengo game, as well as the best odds available.
Cruzeiro’s Recent Performance
After a 1-0 win over Lanús in the Copa Sudamericana, Cruzeiro will want to repeat their recent success. Cruzeiro had 13 shots on goal, with 4 of them going in. They had 62% of the ball during that game. Just before halfway, Kaio Jorge scored the only goal. But Cruzeiro’s defence has been bad lately—they’ve given up 7 goals in their last 6 games—which could be a worry going into this game.
Before this match, Cruzeiro has:
- Lost to Flamengo in their last 12 encounters.
- Remained unbeaten in their last 2 home games.
- Not secured a victory at home in their last 3 league matches.
Flamengo’s Recent Performance
Flamengo enters this clash on the heels of a 3-1 Copa do Brasil win against Atlético Mineiro. In that match, they had 43% possession and made 10 attempts on goal, converting 5 into goals. Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Gabriel Barbosa were among the scorers, showcasing Flamengo’s attacking prowess. Despite this, their recent games have seen a lower average of goals, with only 2.17 goals per match across their last six fixtures.
In terms of their away performance, Flamengo has:
- Remained unbeaten against Cruzeiro in their last 5 away league matches.
- Not lost in their last 2 away games.
Head-to-Head Record
Since November 2018, Flamengo has won 83% of their matches. These encounters have witnessed 16 goals, with Flamengo scoring 12 and Cruzeiro 4, averaging 2.67 per match.
The most recent clash took place on June 30, 2024, where Flamengo triumphed 2-1 over Cruzeiro. Flamengo had 47% possession and made 7 shots on goal, scoring twice, while Cruzeiro managed 14 shots, with 5 on target.
Team News: Cruzeiro
The only injury worry for Cruzeiro coach Fernando Diniz is a physical one. This match will be without Juan Dinenno. Cassio, William, Lucas Villalba, Zé Ivaldo, Kaiki, Matheus Henrique, Lucas Romero, Gabriel Veron, Matheus Pereira, Alvaro Barreal, and Kaio Jorge may play in a 4-2-3-1 formation for Cruzeiro.
Team News: Flamengo
Flamengo’s coach, Filipe Luis, has to manage several injuries within the squad. Carlinhos, Nicolás de la Cruz, Pedro, Everton, Matías Viña, and Luiz Araújo are all ruled out for this match. Flamengo is expected to use a 4-2-3-1 formation, starting with Agustin Rossi, Guillermo Varela, Fabrício Bruno, David Luiz, Ayrton, Erick Pulgar, Carlos Alcaraz, Matheus Gonçalves, Allan, Gonzalo Plata, and Bruno Henrique.
Match Prediction
It will be difficult for Flamengo to crack Cruzeiro’s defence, so we expect a closely fought encounter. Cruzeiro might pull off a close victory—maybe even 1-0—if they take advantage of the defensive weaknesses and previous tendencies.
Best Odds for the Match
Current odds for the match are as follows: backing Cruzeiro to win is available at 2.14, a draw can be found at 3.3, and Flamengo to win is priced at 3.54. These odds present interesting betting opportunities for this encounter.
Cruzeiro vs Flamengo Predictions Tips November 07, 2024
