CR Flamengo vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CR Flamengo vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .
- CR Flamengo 21 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Anderson Daronco
- Referee Rafael da Silva Alves
- Referee Miguel Cataneo Ribeiro Da Costa
- Referee Daniel Nobre Bins
7 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 9.9 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | Cruzeiro EC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | CA Paranaense | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Nov | Cruzeiro EC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | Gremio FBPA | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Nov | SC Recife | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Nov | Santos FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr | CR Flamengo | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Dec | EC Bahia | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Nov | CR Flamengo | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Nov | EC Vitoria | H | 3–0 | W |
| 18 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Nov | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| CR Flamengo | Cruzeiro EC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #6 |
| 42 | Points | 33 |
| 21 | Played | 22 |
| 12 / 6 / 3 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 7 |
| 39 | Scored | 30 |
| 18 | Conceded | 31 |
| +21 | GD | -1 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 57% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
31%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
CR Flamengo are 2nd (42 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CR Flamengo
0-15
4/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/1
76+
6/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
4/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CR Flamengo
| Pedro | 12 G | 5 A |
| Samuel Lino | 5 G | 7 A |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lucas Paqueta | 3 G |
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 6 G | |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 5 G | 2 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' Cruzeiro EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 5.
- 10' Brazil international Gabriel Barbosa has been a key figure this campaign — 3 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' CR Flamengo player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 30' CR Flamengo are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's shape.
- 35' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' Pedro Rocha puts Cruzeiro EC on the lead.
- 41' The deadlock is broken! Bruno Henrique gets on the scoresheet on 41 minutes.
- 46' Cruzeiro EC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 50' The referee shows CR Flamengo player a Yellow card on 50.
- 52' The referee has no hesitation. Lucas Romero is booked for Cruzeiro EC — Yellow card on 52.
- 57' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Edilson.
- 62' Thiago Neves is replacing Rodriguinho for the Cruzeiro EC side.
- 67' Sensational shot from Bruno Henrique. CR Flamengo is back in the lead.
- 69' Rafinha is replacing Pedro Rocha for the Cruzeiro EC side.
- 70' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Lucas Silva comes on to replace Lucas Romero.
- 75' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with CR Flamengo winning 100% of all matches.
- 76' Another substitution for CR Flamengo to replace Giorgian De Arrascaeta by Diego on 76 minute.
- 79' Cruzeiro EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 79.
- 84' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 85' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Murilo Cerqueira.
- 89' The referee calls foul for Thiago Neves. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' GOAL! Gabriel Barbosa scores on 90.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Diego.
- 90' Another substitution for CR Flamengo to replace Everton Ribeiro by Juan on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Cruzeiro EC.
Lineups
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Giorgian De Arrascaeta ↓ Diego 76'
- 37
- 21
- 5
- 8
- 43
- 6
-
7
Everton Ribeiro C ↓ Juan 90'
- 3
- 27
- 9
Bench
Coach
Abel Braga
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 26
- 4
- 2
- 8
-
29
Lucas Romero ↓ Lucas Silva 70'
- 9
- 18
-
32
Pedro Rocha ↓ Rafinha 69'
-
23
Rodriguinho ↓ Thiago Neves 62'
- 20
Bench
- 12
- 6
- 5
-
7
Rafinha ↑ 69'
-
10
Thiago Neves ↑ 62'
-
16
Lucas Silva ↑ 70'
- 11
- 99
- 27
- 25
- 28
Coach
Mano Menezes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ayrton Lucas | 3 |
| Pedro | 2 |
| Everton Ribeiro | 2 |
| Bruno Henrique | 2 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 2 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 2 |
| Marlon | 2 |
| Henrique Dourado | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Flamengo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.07
CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
CR Flamengo to win 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Flamengo win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
CR Flamengo or Draw
88%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
33%
CR Flamengo or Cruzeiro EC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.8%
1 – 0
12.1%
1 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
4.5%
0 – 1
3.7%
4 – 1
3.4%
2 – 2
3.3%
1 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo
| Handicap | CR Flamengo covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 24% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
49%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

