Flamengo v Cruzeiro

2:1

Full time

Flamengo v Cruzeiro in CONMEBOL Libertadores ended 2:1. Here you will find the final score, the goals and goalscorers, every key moment of the match, the full statistics with xG and the video highlights. See the match prediction or browse the full fixture list.

Prediction and probabilities: Flamengo v Cruzeiro

How the models performed

Pro AI (XGBoost) predicted Home win · Flamengo at 45.9% - the match finished 2:1, so the prediction was correct.

Model	1 · Flamengo	X	2 · Cruzeiro	Prediction	Result
ELO + Poisson	52.5%	27.8%	19.7%	Home win · Flamengo	✔ Correct
Pro AI (XGBoost)	45.9%	21.7%	32.4%	Home win · Flamengo	✔ Correct
Final score	2:1			Home win · Flamengo

Predictions are published before kick-off and are never edited afterwards. For information purposes only – not betting advice. 18+ · Methodology

Closing odds

Before kick-off the bookmakers were offering average odds of 1.67 on a Flamengo win, 3.64 on the draw and 5.29 on a Cruzeiro win (closing odds).

Market	Avg odds	Best	Market %	Model %
Flamengo win	1.67	1.75 Betano	59.9%	45.9%
Draw	3.64	3.80 Betano	27.5%	21.7%
Cruzeiro win	5.29	5.66 Pinnacle	18.9%	32.4%
Over 2.5 goals	1.98	2.04 Unibet	50.5%	51.8%
Under 2.5 goals	1.82	1.86 1xBet	54.9%	48.2%
Both teams to score - Yes	1.90	2.00 Bet365	52.6%	50.3%
Both teams to score - No	1.81	1.87 Betfair	55.2%	49.7%

Updated: 20.08.2026 02:28 · Average odds across 14 bookmakers. Informational data - not an invitation to bet and not advice. 18+ · Gamble responsibly.

Match events: Flamengo v Cruzeiro

35′G. de Arrascaeta · Goal (assist: Pedro)
51′L. Romero · Goal (assist: Gerson)
62′Samuel Lino · Goal (assist: Pedro)
63′G. de Arrascaeta · Substitution (off: Lucas Paqueta)
64′G. Plata · Substitution (off: J. Carrascal)
66′Wesley · Substitution (off: J. Costa)
70′William Furtado · Yellow card
76′Pedro · Substitution (off: Bruno Henrique)
76′Ayrton Lucas · Substitution (off: G. Varela)
79′William Furtado · Substitution (off: Fagner)
80′G. Rojas · Substitution (off: L. Rodriguez)
80′Jorginho · Substitution (off: Evertton Araujo)
85′Gerson · Substitution (off: Bruno Rodrigues)
90+3′Bruno Henrique · Yellow card
90+4′J. Costa · Yellow card

Match statistics: Flamengo v Cruzeiro

Statistic	Flamengo	Cruzeiro
Possession	53%	47%
Shots on target	9	2
Total shots	24	12
Shots off target	11	5
Blocked shots	4	5
Corners	3	5
Fouls	6	12
Yellow cards	0	1
Saves	2	7
Passes	458	395
Pass accuracy	84%	81%

Line-ups: Flamengo v Cruzeiro

Flamengo 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 Agustín Rossi 6.5
3 Léo Ortiz 6.7
4 Léo Pereira 6.9
5 Erick Pulgar 7.0
6 Ayrton Lucas 6.5
9 Pedro Guilherme 7.7
10 Giorgian de Arrascaeta 7.7
16 Samuel Lino 7.9
19 Gonzalo Plata 6.9
21 Jorginho 7.0
22 Emerson Royal 6.9

Substitutes (12)

2 Guillermo Varela 6.9
7 Luiz Araújo
8 Saúl Ñíguez
13 Danilo
15 Jorge Carrascal 6.7
20 Lucas Paquetá 7.0
27 Bruno Henrique 6.9
42 Andrew
52 Evertton Araujo 6.6
64 Wallace Yan
77 Johnny Goes
99 Lorran

Cruzeiro 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

8 Gerson 6.2
10 Matheus Pereira 6.9
12 William Furtado 5.7
15 Fabrício Bruno 6.3
19 Kaio Jorge 6.3
20 Wesley 6.2
27 Gabriel Rojas 6.3
29 Lucas Romero 7.3
34 Jonathan Jesus 6.3
81 Otávio Costa 7.2
99 Keny Arroyo 6.3

Substitutes (12)

1 Cássio
5 Zé Lucas
9 Bruno Rodrigues
16 Lucas Silva
23 Fagner 6.3
25 Lucas Villalba
38 Felipe Morais
43 João Marcelo
67 João Costa 6.5
70 Kaique Kenji
94 Wanderson
97 Luciano Rodríguez 6.6

Form and head-to-head: Flamengo v Cruzeiro

Flamengo

WWWWW

13 Sep 2026HCorinthians2–1W
11 Sep 2026AIndependiente del Valle2–0W
6 Sep 2026ARemo1–0W
2 Sep 2026HMirassol2–0W
30 Aug 2026HBotafogo3–0W

Cruzeiro

LWLLD

13 Sep 2026ASantos1–2L
6 Sep 2026HAthletico PR3–1W
2 Sep 2026AAtlético Mineiro1–2L
30 Aug 2026AVasco da Gama1–3L
26 Aug 2026HAtlético Mineiro1–1D

Head-to-head – last 3 meetings

Flamengo wins: 1; draws: 1; Cruzeiro wins: 1.

Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition
23 Aug 2026	Cruzeiro	2–1	Flamengo	Serie A
13 Aug 2026	Cruzeiro	1–1	Flamengo	CONMEBOL Libertadores
12 Mar 2026	Flamengo	2–0	Cruzeiro	Serie A

CONMEBOL Libertadores standings

Current competition standings
#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts	Form
1	Flamengo	6	5	1	0	+12	16	WWDWW
2	Estudiantes	6	2	3	1	+1	9	WLDDW
3	Independiente Medellin	6	2	1	3	-5	7	LWWLD
4	Cusco	6	0	1	5	-8	1	LLDLL
1	Coquimbo Unido	6	3	1	2	+2	10	LWWLW
2	Deportes Tolima	6	2	2	2	+1	8	DLWWL
3	Nacional	6	2	2	2	-2	8	WDLLW
4	Universitario	6	1	3	2	-1	6	DDLWL
1	Independiente Rivadavia	6	5	1	0	+9	16	WWDWW
2	Fluminense	6	2	2	2	0	8	WWDLL
3	Bolívar	6	1	2	3	-2	5	LLDWD
4	Deportivo La Guaira	6	0	3	3	-7	3	LLDLD
1	U. Catolica	6	4	1	1	+4	13	WWDWW
2	Cruzeiro	6	3	2	1	+5	11	WDDWL
3	Boca Juniors	6	2	1	3	+1	7	LDLLW
4	FC Barcelona	6	1	0	5	-10	3	LLWLL
1	Corinthians	6	3	2	1	+4	11	LDDWW
2	Platense	6	3	1	2	+1	10	WLDWW
3	Santa Fe	6	2	2	2	-1	8	WWDLL
4	Penarol	6	0	3	3	-4	3	LDDLL
1	Cerro Porteno	6	4	1	1	+4	13	WWWDW
2	Palmeiras	6	3	2	1	+5	11	WLWDW
3	Sporting Cristal	6	2	0	4	-3	6	LLLWL
4	Junior	6	1	1	4	-6	4	LWLLL
1	LDU de Quito	6	4	0	2	+3	12	WWLLW
2	Mirassol	6	4	0	2	+3	12	LWWWL
3	Lanús	6	3	0	3	-4	9	WLLWW
4	Always Ready	6	1	0	5	-2	3	LLWLL
1	Independiente del Valle	6	4	1	1	+5	13	WWLWW
2	Rosario Central	6	4	1	1	+8	13	LWWWW
3	UCV	6	3	0	3	-4	9	WLWLL
4	Libertad Asuncion	6	0	0	6	-9	0	LLLLL

Managers: Flamengo v Cruzeiro

FlamengoManagerLeonardo Jardim

CruzeiroManagerJorge Artur

Match information: Flamengo v Cruzeiro

Kick-off: Thu 20 Aug · 00:30
Competition: CONMEBOL Libertadores
Round: Round of 16
Venue: Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
City: Rio de Janeiro
Surface: grass
Capacity: 78,838