CR Flamengo vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CR Flamengo vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Maracana.
- CR Flamengo 17 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 18 games · 24 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Sep | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Sep | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | EC Juventude | A | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | Grêmio FBPA | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Aug | EC Vitoria | H | 8–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | CR Flamengo | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Sep | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | RB Bragantino | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | EC Bahia | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | SC Internacional | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| CR Flamengo | Cruzeiro EC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #11 |
| 34 | Points | 24 |
| 17 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 4 / 3 | W / D / L | 6 / 6 / 6 |
| 31 | Scored | 24 |
| 16 | Conceded | 28 |
| +15 | GD | -4 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 59% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
31%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
CR Flamengo are 2nd (34 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CR Flamengo
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/–
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CR Flamengo
| Pedro | 10 G | 4 A |
| Samuel Lino | 4 G | 6 A |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lucas Paqueta | 3 G |
Cruzeiro EC
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Kaio Jorge | 4 G | |
| Matheus Pereira | 3 G | 2 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. CR Flamengo host Cruzeiro EC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 11' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alex Sandro on 11.
- 14' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jorge Carrascal on 14.
- 18' Poor challenge from Kaiki Bruno. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 20' The referee calls foul for Lucas Romero. He receives a card.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' The 30-year-old Fabricio Bruno has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 35' A quiet spell here at Maracana. Cruzeiro EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CR Flamengo and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 45' Poor challenge from William. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 50' CR Flamengo is showing some good football. However, CR Flamengo are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 55' CR Flamengo looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 60' Luis Sinisterra has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
- 63' Bruno Henrique is ready to make an impact after coming on for Samuel Lino at the 63 minute mark.
- 68' It is a cagey affair so far. CR Flamengo in their trying to find a way past Cruzeiro EC's compact .
- 73' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 76' Poor challenge from Kaio Jorge. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 77' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Leo Pereira on 77 minutes.
- 80' Luis Sinisterra has so much to prove this time. He replaces Christian on 80 minute.
- 81' Fresh legs for CR Flamengo! Luiz Araujo comes on to replace Jorge Carrascal.
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a card for William on 83 minutes.
- 86' The crowd applauds Kaio Jorge as he leaves the pitch. Gabriel Barbosa steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
- 87' Matheus Pereira makes way for Kaua Moraes at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
- 88' The referee has no hesitation. Fabricio Bruno is booked for Cruzeiro EC — card on 88.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gabriel Barbosa on 90.
- It finishes all square. CR Flamengo and Cruzeiro EC share the spoils 0-0.
Lineups
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Giorgian De Arrascaeta ↓ Pedro 81'
- 3
- 4
- 21
- 8
- 26
- 2
- 1
- 50
-
15
Jorge Carrascal ↓ Luiz Araujo 81'
-
16
Samuel Lino ↓ Bruno Henrique 63'
Bench
- 11
- 22
- 6
-
9
Pedro ↑ 81'
- 13
-
7
Luiz Araujo ↑ 81'
- 29
-
27
Bruno Henrique ↑ 63'
- 18
- 25
- 52
- 64
Coach
Filipe Luis
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 16
- 8
- 1
- 15
- 12
-
10
Matheus Pereira ↓ Kaua Moraes 87'
-
19
Kaio Jorge ↓ Gabriel Barbosa 86'
- 25
-
88
Christian ↓ Luis Sinisterra 80'
- 6
Bench
-
17
Luis Sinisterra ↑ 80'
- 5
-
9
Gabriel Barbosa ↑ 86'
- 7
- 43
-
21
Carlos Eduardo ↑ 87'
- 77
- 41
- 36
-
2
Kaua Moraes ↑ 87'
- 99
- 20
Coach
Leonardo Jardim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ayrton Lucas | 3 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 2 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 2 |
| Marlon | 2 |
| Pedro | 2 |
| Everton Ribeiro | 2 |
| Bruno Henrique | 2 |
| Thiago Neves | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Flamengo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.91
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 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
CR Flamengo or Draw
84%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
40%
CR Flamengo or Cruzeiro EC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13%
2 – 0
12.7%
1 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
Actual
3 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 1
4.3%
4 – 0
3.8%
1 – 2
3.5%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo
| Handicap | CR Flamengo covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 25% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
16%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

