Sunday , 16 August 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 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

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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
#6 Position #2
33 Points 42
22 Played 21
9 / 6 / 7 W / D / L 12 / 6 / 3
30 Scored 39
31 Conceded 18
-1 GD +21
1.50 PPG 2.00
41% Win % 57%

Key Stats

46% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
31% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
43% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season

Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts). CR Flamengo are 2nd (42 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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
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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Kaio Jorge 6 G
Christian 5 G 3 A
Matheus Pereira 5 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A
CR Flamengo
Pedro 12 G 5 A
Samuel Lino 5 G 7 A
Giorgian De Arrascaeta 3 G 1 A
Lucas Paqueta 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Independencia. Cruzeiro EC are looking to make home advantage count against CR Flamengo.
  • 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and CR Flamengo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 24' Poor challenge from Gonzalo Plata. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 29' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Filipe Luis will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 34' It looks like no one’s ball. CR Flamengo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 39' CR Flamengo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 44' It’s high time Fernando Diniz made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' Evertton is ready to make an impact after coming on for Erick Pulgar at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' Cruzeiro EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 53' David Luiz makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and CR Flamengo are in front.
  • 58' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 59' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Lautaro Diaz on, Matheus Pereira off on 59 minutes.
  • 62' David Luiz was booked on 62.
  • 67' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 69' Evertton has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 69.
  • 70' Leo Pereira gets the nod from CR Flamengo. He replaces David Luiz and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' That looks like a foul for a card for Lucas Villalba.
  • 78' It is a substitution in CR Flamengo team. Bruno Henrique is replaced by Lorran on 78 minute.
  • 79' Fresh legs for CR Flamengo! Alex Sandro comes on to replace Ayrton Lucas.
  • 80' Allan picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 85' With 0 assists to his name this season, Michael is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Alex Sandro.
  • 88' A moment of madness from Agustin Rossi on 88 minutes earns him a card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Allan.
  • 90' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Gabriel Veron exits the field as Mateus Vital enters on 90.
  • Full Time. CR Flamengo beats Cruzeiro EC

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
Giorgian De Arrascaeta 2
Marlon 2
Pedro 2
Everton Ribeiro 2
Bruno Henrique 2
Gabriel Barbosa 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
0.79 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65 CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 56% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC20% Draw27% CR Flamengo53%
Actual: CR Flamengo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
46%
Draw or CR Flamengo
80%
Cruzeiro EC or CR Flamengo
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC14% Draw48% CR Flamengo38%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
12.2%
0 – 2
11.5%
0 – 0
10.7%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 3
6.2%
1 – 0
5.9%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3.6%
2 – 0
2.6%
0 – 4
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 44% — 56%
+1 44% 25% 31%
+1.5 69% — 31%
+2 69% 18% 14%
+2.5 86% — 14%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
46% ✗

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