Saturday , 14 November 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs CR Flamengo, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Cruzeiro EC
2 – 1
Full Time
CR Flamengo
Sun 4 May 2025 · 21:30 UTC Mineirao HT 45' · FT 45'
Lucas Romero 39' Y
Christian 61' Y
Y 74' Nicolas de la Cruz
Lucas Silva 82' Y
Lucas Villalba 90' Y
Y 90' Leo Pereira

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs CR Flamengo — Serie A at Mineirao.

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
2025-05-04 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 CR Flamengo 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

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 May CR Flamengo H 2–1 W
27 Apr CR Vasco da Gama H 1–0 W
20 Apr RB Bragantino A 0–1 L
18 Apr EC Bahia H 3–0 W
13 Apr São Paulo FC A 1–1 D
06 Apr SC Internacional A 0–3 L
CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 May Cruzeiro EC A 1–2 L
27 Apr SC Corinthians Paulista H 4–0 W
19 Apr CR Vasco da Gama A 0–0 D
17 Apr EC Juventude H 6–0 W
13 Apr Gremio FBPA A 2–0 W
06 Apr EC Vitoria A 2–1 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 Mineirao. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Cruzeiro EC and CR Flamengo.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Filipe Luis will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' CR Flamengo seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' What composure from Kaio Jorge! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Cruzeiro EC in their trying to find a way past CR Flamengo's compact .
  • 25' CR Flamengo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 39' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Lucas Romero gets a card.
  • 44' A goal from the Uruguay international Giorgian De Arrascaeta! He fires home on 44 to make it 1-1!
  • 49' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and CR Flamengo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 54' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 55' Fresh legs for CR Flamengo! Bruno Henrique comes on to replace Everton.
  • 60' Cruzeiro EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 61' That looks like a foul for a card for Christian.
  • 66' Leo Pereira, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 67' It is a substitution in CR Flamengo team. Pedro is replaced by Michael on 67 minute.
  • 72' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and CR Flamengo are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 74' That is a card for CR Flamengo. Nicolas de la Cruz will be fuming at that decision.
  • 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. Filipe Luis might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 82' That is a card for Cruzeiro EC. Lucas Silva will be fuming at that decision.
  • 83' It is a substitution in CR Flamengo team. Wesley is replaced by Guillermo Varela on 83 minute.
  • 88' Gabriel Barbosa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matheus Pereira at the 88 minute mark.
  • 89' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! Carlos Eduardo comes on to replace Wanderson.
  • 90' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 90 minute. Kaio Jorge leaves to be changed by Yannick Bolasie.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Lucas Villalba argues furiously but the card stands.
  • The points are shared — Cruzeiro EC 2-1 CR Flamengo. Honours even.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Leonardo Jardim

CR Flamengo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Filipe Luis

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

2025-05-04 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 CR Flamengo 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

Cruzeiro EC Form

2025-05-04 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 CR Flamengo W 2025-04-27 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 CR Vasco da Gama W 2025-04-20 RB Bragantino 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2025-04-18 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Bahia W 2025-04-13 São Paulo FC 1–1 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-04-06 SC Internacional 3–0 Cruzeiro EC L

CR Flamengo Form

2025-05-04 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 CR Flamengo L 2025-04-27 CR Flamengo 4–0 SC Corinthians Paulista W 2025-04-19 CR Vasco da Gama 0–0 CR Flamengo D 2025-04-17 CR Flamengo 6–0 EC Juventude W 2025-04-13 Gremio FBPA 0–2 CR Flamengo W 2025-04-06 EC Vitoria 1–2 CR Flamengo W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58 CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or CR Flamengo 73% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC33% Draw27% CR Flamengo40%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
60%
Draw or CR Flamengo
67%
Cruzeiro EC or CR Flamengo
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC22% Draw46% CR Flamengo32%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
8.9%
0 – 0
8.1%
0 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push CR Flamengo covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 16% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 55% — 45%
+1 55% 21% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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