Saturday , 14 November 2026

CR Flamengo vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
CR Flamengo
1 – 1
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sat 27 May 2023 · 21:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 31' Wesley
Y 45' Rafael
Y 52' Igor Marques
Thiago Maia 53' Y
Gabriel Barbosa 56' Y
Y 62' William
Gerson 66' Y
Y 82' Matheus Jussa
Ayrton Lucas 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

CR Flamengo vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 34 76
2 SE Palmeiras 34 73
3 Cruzeiro EC 34 60
4 Fluminense FC 34 57
5 CA Paranaense 34 54
6 EC Bahia 34 53
7 CA Mineiro 34 50
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 São Paulo FC 34 44
11 Botafogo FR 34 42
12 Coritiba FBC 34 42
13 CR Vasco da Gama 33 41
14 Mirassol FC 34 40
15 SC Internacional 34 38
16 EC Vitoria 34 38
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 34 37
18 Gremio FBPA 34 37
19 Clube do Remo 34 29
20 Chapecoense AF 33 21

Head-to-Head

9
3
2
CR Flamengo 14 games · Avg 2.1 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-27 CR Flamengo 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2019-09-21 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 CR Flamengo 2019-04-28 CR Flamengo 3–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-11-25 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 CR Flamengo 2018-08-12 CR Flamengo 1–0 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 May Cruzeiro EC H 1–1 D
21 May SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–0 W
13 May EC Bahia A 3–2 W
10 May Goiás EC H 2–0 W
07 May CA Paranaense A 1–2 L
30 Apr Botafogo FR H 2–3 L
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 May CR Flamengo A 1–1 D
22 May Cuiabá EC H 0–1 L
14 May América FC A 4–0 W
11 May Fluminense FC H 0–2 L
06 May Santos FC H 2–1 W
29 Apr RB Bragantino A 3–0 W

Season Stats

CR Flamengo Cruzeiro EC
#1 Position #3
76 Points 60
34 Played 34
23 / 7 / 4 W / D / L 18 / 6 / 10
71 Scored 55
29 Conceded 48
+42 GD +7
2.24 PPG 1.76
68% Win % 53%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
36% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
41% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
26% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

CR Flamengo are 1st (76 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 3rd (60 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

CR Flamengo
0-15
8/3
16-30
6/2
31-45
9/2
46-60
8/5
61-75
9/2
76+
12/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/8
31-45
10/7
46-60
7/2
61-75
8/2
76+
13/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CR Flamengo
Pedro 20 G 7 A
Samuel Lino 12 G 9 A
Jorge Carrascal 7 G 9 A
Lucas Paqueta 7 G 1 A
Gonzalo Plata 4 G 3 A
Cruzeiro EC
Kaio Jorge 14 G 2 A
Matheus Pereira 9 G 7 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between CR Flamengo and Cruzeiro EC.
  • 4' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Marlon makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 5' A stunning finish from Marlon — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 10' Cruzeiro EC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. CR Flamengo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 30' Wesley is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CR Flamengo tonight.
  • 31' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Wesley on 31 minutes.
  • 33' The deadlock is broken! Ayrton Lucas gets on the scoresheet on 33 minutes.
  • 34' Magnificent from Ayrton Lucas! That is 18 goals in 404 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 37' David Luiz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Leo Pereira on 37 minute.
  • 38' A tactical swap from CR Flamengo — David Luiz on, Leo Pereira off on 38 minutes.
  • 43' Cruzeiro EC is showing some good football. However, Cruzeiro EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Rafael is booked for Cruzeiro EC — Yellow card on 45.
  • 50' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 52' Igor Marques was booked on 52.
  • 53' That is a Yellow card for CR Flamengo. Thiago Maia will be fuming at that decision.
  • 56' Gabriel Barbosa was booked on 56.
  • 58' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Igor Marques is replaced by William on 58 minute.
  • 62' William was booked on 62.
  • 62' Another change for CR Flamengo made on 62 minute. Matheus Franca leaves to be changed by Everton.
  • 63' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Gilberto is withdrawn and Henrique Dourado gets his opportunity.
  • 66' Gerson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 66.
  • 71' It’s high time Jorge Sampaoli made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 72' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Matheus Jussa comes on to replace Luiz Wallisson.
  • 77' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Matheus Franca suffering a number of foals already.
  • 81' CR Flamengo make a change. Thiago Maia trudges off to be replaced by Viktor Hugo on 81 minutes.
  • 82' A moment of madness from Matheus Jussa on 82 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 82' Viktor Hugo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Thiago Maia at the 82 minute mark.
  • 87' Cruzeiro EC have won 244 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 90' Ayrton Lucas was booked on 90.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

CR Flamengo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jorge Sampaoli

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pepa

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ayrton Lucas 3
Pedro 3
Matheus Pereira 2
Everton Ribeiro 2
Bruno Henrique 2
Gabriel Barbosa 2
Giorgian De Arrascaeta 2
Marlon 2

Head to Head

2023-05-27 CR Flamengo 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2019-09-21 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 CR Flamengo 2019-04-28 CR Flamengo 3–1 Cruzeiro EC 2018-11-25 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 CR Flamengo 2018-08-12 CR Flamengo 1–0 Cruzeiro EC

CR Flamengo Form

2023-05-27 CR Flamengo 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2023-05-21 CR Flamengo 1–0 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2023-05-13 EC Bahia 2–3 CR Flamengo W 2023-05-10 CR Flamengo 2–0 Goiás EC W 2023-05-07 CA Paranaense 2–1 CR Flamengo L 2023-04-30 CR Flamengo 2–3 Botafogo FR L

Cruzeiro EC Form

2023-05-27 CR Flamengo 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2023-05-22 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Cuiabá EC L 2023-05-14 América FC 0–4 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-05-11 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 Fluminense FC L 2023-05-06 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Santos FC W 2023-04-29 RB Bragantino 0–3 Cruzeiro EC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.92 CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CR Flamengo54% Draw24% Cruzeiro EC22%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

CR Flamengo or Draw
78%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
46%
CR Flamengo or Cruzeiro EC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CR Flamengo39% Draw43% Cruzeiro EC18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.6%
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 0
6.4%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo

Handicap CR Flamengo covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 17% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 22% 46%
-0.5 54% — 46%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 13% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.