Cruzeiro and Flamengo clash at the Estádio Raimundo Sampaio in Brazil’s Serie A on Thursday, 7 November. View our Brazilian football betting tips for the match below.
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Cruzeiro vs Flamengo prediction: Visitors could avoid defeat
Key Stats
- Flamengo have lost only one of their last nine matches in all competitions.
- Flamengo have won three of their last four meetings with Cruzeiro, scoring twice on each occasion.
- Gabriel Barbosa has scored three goals in his last three appearances for Flamengo.
- Four of the last five meetings between these clubs have featured goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Cruzeiro 1-2 Flamengo
Flamengo have avoided defeat in eight of their last nine assignments and having won three of their last four meetings with Cruzeiro, they are worth sticking with here. Flamengo scored two goals in each of those three victories and another brace could get them over the line in Belo Horizonte.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Flamengo an attractive price
- HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Cruzeiro won a Copa Sudamerican test at Lanus last time out, however, they have failed to win any of their last six matches in Serie A and it’s surprising to see them listed as 21/20 favourites for this one.
Flamengo were beaten only once in their last nine games in all competitions and have had the upper hand on Cruzeiro in recent encounters and they look a more attractive proposition at 5/2 in the match result market here. Discover more Brazilian tips on our free football predictions page.
Most recent H2Hs: Flamengo have been on top
Flamengo won their last meeting with Cruzeiro 2-1 in June and that was their third win in four editions of this fixture.
Brazil Serie A 30/06/24
Flamengo
Cruzeiro
Brazil Serie A 19/10/23
Cruzeiro
Flamengo
Brazil Serie A 27/05/23
Flamengo
Cruzeiro
Brazil Serie A 21/09/19
Cruzeiro
Flamengo
Brazil Serie A 28/04/19
Flamengo
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro preview: Silva suspended
Rafael Silva is suspended and won't be available for Cruzeiro this week, though the hosts have few personnel issues to contend with elsewhere. Cruzeiro are in the midst of a six-game winless streak in the league and sitting in 8th place in the Serie A table.
Predicted lineup: Cassio (GK), William, Marcelo, Villalba, Marlon, Romero, Walace, Veron, Pereira, Henrique, Jorge
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
Sport Recife
0
Cruzeiro
4
Copa Sudamericana 08/05/25
D
Mushuc Runa
1
Cruzeiro
1
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
W
Flamengo
1
Cruzeiro
2
Copa do Brasil 02/05/25
W
Vila Nova
0
Cruzeiro
2
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
W
Vasco da Gama
0
Cruzeiro
1
Flamengo preview: Four players sidelined
Flamengo are missing injured quartet Carlinhos, Nicolas De La Cruz, Luiz Araujo and Pedro at present. Flamengo lifted the Copa do Brasil trophy at the weekend with a 3-1 win over Atletico Mineiro, so they should be brimming with confidence on Thursday.
Predicted lineup: Rossi (GK), Wesley, Ortiz, Pereira, Sandro, Gerson, Araujo, Plata, De Arrascaeta, Michael, Barbosa
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
EC Bahia
0
Flamengo
1
Copa Libertadores 08/05/25
D
Central Cordoba
1
Flamengo
1
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
L
Cruzeiro
2
Flamengo
1
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
W
Botafogo PB
0
Flamengo
1
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
W
Corinthians
0
Flamengo
4
Player to watch – Gabriel Barbosa
Gabriel Barbosa hasn’t been at his prolific best this season, though he sparked into life in Sunday’s Copa do Brasil Final with two goals, reaffirming his position as a fan favourite.
Barbosa playing with confidence
Barbosa has scored three times in his last three appearances overall for Flamengo and the striker has also buried goals in two previous runouts against Cruzeiro. The 28-year-old could make another telling impact against the same opponents on Thursday.