Saturday , 14 November 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 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

2
3
9
Cruzeiro EC 14 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 Cuiabá 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
#3 Position #1
60 Points 76
34 Played 34
18 / 6 / 10 W / D / L 23 / 7 / 4
55 Scored 71
48 Conceded 29
+7 GD +42
1.76 PPG 2.24
53% Win % 68%

Key Stats

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

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

Goal Timing (This Season)

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
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

Top Scorers (This Season)

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
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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Independencia. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Cruzeiro EC and CR Flamengo.
  • 5' It looks surprising CR Flamengo does not make any changes. Walace has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' It’s high time Filipe Luis made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 24' Controversy at the stadium! Gonzalo Plata argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and CR Flamengo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 34' CR Flamengo looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Pedro scoring 1 goals.
  • 39' The energy levels are beginning to show. Filipe Luis might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 44' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 46' The CR Flamengo manager makes a substitution. Erick Pulgar departs to be replaced by Evertton.
  • 51' Marlon catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 51.
  • 53' Against the run of play, David Luiz has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 58' Gonzalo Plata has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 4 goals to his name this season.
  • 59' The supporters are chanting for Lautaro Diaz. He replaces Matheus Pereira on 59 minute.
  • 62' The referee does not hesitate — a card for David Luiz on 62 minutes.
  • 67' Carlos Alcaraz has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 69' Evertton is having his name booked by the referee on 69.
  • 70' The whistle greets David Luiz as he departs to be replaced by Leo Pereira.
  • 73' Cruzeiro EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 73.
  • 78' CR Flamengo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lorran is hanging Bruno Henrique on the field on 78 minute.
  • 79' The whistle greets Ayrton Lucas as he departs to be replaced by Alex Sandro.
  • 80' A moment of madness from Allan on 80 minutes earns him a card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
  • 85' Over 85 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 86' A moment of madness from Alex Sandro on 86 minutes earns him a card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
  • 88' CR Flamengo receives a card for a hard tackle on 88.
  • 90' It’s a booking for CR Flamengo player. Allan gets a card.
  • 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
Pedro 3
Giorgian De Arrascaeta 2
Marlon 2
Matheus Pereira 2
Everton Ribeiro 2
Bruno Henrique 2
Gabriel Barbosa 2

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 Cuiabá 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
0.86 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.74 CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC20% Draw26% CR Flamengo54%
Actual: CR Flamengo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
46%
Draw or CR Flamengo
80%
Cruzeiro EC or CR Flamengo
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC14% Draw46% CR Flamengo40%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
12%
0 – 2
10.9%
0 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 3
6.2%
1 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
5.4%
2 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 4
2.7%
2 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push CR Flamengo covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 11% 83%
-0.5 17% — 83%
+0.5 43% — 57%
+1 43% 24% 32%
+1.5 68% — 32%
+2 68% 18% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
43% ✗

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