Thursday , 2 July 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs CR Flamengo, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Cruzeiro EC
0 – 1
Full Time
CR Flamengo
Thu 7 Nov 2024 · 00:00 UTC Independencia 20,855 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 53' David Luiz
Y 24' Gonzalo Plata
Marlon 51' Y
Y 62' David Luiz
Y 69' Evertton
Lucas Villalba 73' Y
Y 80' Allan
Y 86' Alex Sandro
Y 88' Agustin Rossi
YR 90' Allan

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs CR Flamengo — Serie A at Independencia.

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

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3
9
Cruzeiro EC 13 games · Avg 2.1 goals CR Flamengo
Last 5 meetings
2024-11-07 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 CR Flamengo 2024-06-30 CR Flamengo 2–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 CR Flamengo 2023-05-27 CR Flamengo 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2019-09-21 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 CR Flamengo

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Nov CR Flamengo H 0–1 L
26 Oct CA Paranaense A 0–3 L
19 Oct EC Bahia H 1–1 D
04 Oct Fluminense FC A 0–1 L
29 Sep CR Vasco da Gama H 1–1 D
22 Sep Cuiaba EC A 0–0 D
CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Nov Cruzeiro EC A 1–0 W
30 Oct SC Internacional A 1–1 D
26 Oct EC Juventude H 4–2 W
17 Oct Fluminense FC H 0–2 L
05 Oct EC Bahia A 2–0 W
29 Sep CA Paranaense H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Cruzeiro EC CR Flamengo
#11 Position #2
24 Points 34
18 Played 17
6 / 6 / 6 W / D / L 10 / 4 / 3
24 Scored 31
28 Conceded 16
-4 GD +15
1.33 PPG 2.00
33% Win % 59%

Key Stats

46% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
31% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
41% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season

Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts). CR Flamengo are 2nd (34 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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
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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Christian 5 G 3 A
Kaio Jorge 4 G
Matheus Pereira 3 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A
CR Flamengo
Pedro 10 G 4 A
Samuel Lino 4 G 6 A
Giorgian De Arrascaeta 3 G 1 A
Lucas Paqueta 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Independencia. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CR Flamengo needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 10' Cruzeiro EC currently sit 8 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 15' Walace needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 20' Bruno Henrique has been relatively quiet despite scoring 70 goals in his last 284 appearances.
  • 24' The referee shows CR Flamengo player a card on 24.
  • 29' CR Flamengo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 34' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CR Flamengo that had 382 games and scored 595 goals.
  • 39' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 44' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CR Flamengo backline.
  • 46' A change in the CR Flamengo ranks — Erick Pulgar exits the field as Evertton enters on 46.
  • 51' It’s gonna be a card for Marlon.
  • 53' David Luiz doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 58' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 59' The whistle greets Matheus Pereira as he departs to be replaced by Lautaro Diaz.
  • 62' The referee has no hesitation. David Luiz is booked for CR Flamengo — card on 62.
  • 67' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 67 minutes.
  • 69' CR Flamengo receives a card for a hard tackle on 69.
  • 70' A tactical swap from CR Flamengo — Leo Pereira on, David Luiz off on 70 minutes.
  • 73' Lucas Villalba was booked on 73.
  • 78' Time for substitution for CR Flamengo. Bruno Henrique is replaced by Lorran.
  • 79' The whistle greets Ayrton Lucas as he departs to be replaced by Alex Sandro.
  • 80' The referee has no hesitation. Allan is booked for CR Flamengo — card on 80.
  • 85' The energy levels are beginning to show. Filipe Luis might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 86' CR Flamengo receives a card for a hard tackle on 86.
  • 88' CR Flamengo receives a card for a hard tackle on 88.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Allan is booked for CR Flamengo — card on 90.
  • 90' Mateus Vital is replacing Gabriel Veron for the Cruzeiro EC side.
  • CR Flamengo celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

CR Flamengo Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Filipe Luis

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ayrton Lucas 3
Marlon 2
Pedro 2
Everton Ribeiro 2
Bruno Henrique 2
Gabriel Barbosa 2
Giorgian De Arrascaeta 2
Henrique Dourado 1

Head to Head

2024-11-07 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 CR Flamengo 2024-06-30 CR Flamengo 2–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 CR Flamengo 2023-05-27 CR Flamengo 1–1 Cruzeiro EC 2019-09-21 Cruzeiro EC 1–2 CR Flamengo

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-11-07 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 CR Flamengo L 2024-10-26 CA Paranaense 3–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 EC Bahia D 2024-10-04 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-09-29 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama D 2024-09-22 Cuiaba EC 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D

CR Flamengo Form

2024-11-07 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 CR Flamengo W 2024-10-30 SC Internacional 1–1 CR Flamengo D 2024-10-26 CR Flamengo 4–2 EC Juventude W 2024-10-17 CR Flamengo 0–2 Fluminense FC L 2024-10-05 EC Bahia 0–2 CR Flamengo W 2024-09-29 CR Flamengo 1–0 CA Paranaense W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.81 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.7 CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC19% Draw26% CR Flamengo55%
Actual: CR Flamengo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
46%
Draw or CR Flamengo
81%
Cruzeiro EC or CR Flamengo
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC14% Draw47% CR Flamengo39%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
12%
0 – 2
11.4%
0 – 0
10.1%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 3
6.4%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
5.3%
2 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 4
2.7%
2 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push CR Flamengo covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 11% 84%
-0.5 16% — 84%
+0.5 43% — 57%
+1 43% 25% 32%
+1.5 68% — 32%
+2 68% 18% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
45% ✗

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