Our Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Prediction: 1-0
Flamengo vs Cruzeiro in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday October 2, 2025. Flamengo’s home form gives them the edge, and a single goal could be enough to earn them a 1-0 victory over Cruzeiro.
Our prediction comes from detailed stats and betting data — scroll down for team performance trends and recent form insights.
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Recent Form Insights
Flamengo's Last Match – Corinthians vs Flamengo
Flamengo will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Brazil Serie A victory over Corinthians on September 28. In that match, Flamengo saw 52% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Corinthians | 48% | 11 (5) | 2.04 | 40 |
 Flamengo | 52% | 11 (2) | 0.64 | 35 |
Cruzeiro's Last Match – Vasco da Gama vs Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro must win to recover from their recent 0-2 Brazil Serie A defeat against Vasco da Gama on September 27 and regain momentum. In that match, Cruzeiro recorded 52% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vasco da Gama | 48% | 8 (4) | 1.02 | 31 |
 Cruzeiro | 52% | 12 (3) | 1.37 | 57 |
Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Stats
Key Stats
| Flamengo | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.55 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 0.29 | Defence Strength | 0.35 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Flamengo are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Cruzeiro average 1.5 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Flamengo 22-6
Cruzeiro 15-8
What are the odds for this match?
Flamengo to win: @1.571
Draw: @3.9
Cruzeiro to win: @5.75
Lineups
Flamengo (4-3-3) : Agustin Rossi, Guillermo Varela, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Jorginho, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Saul Niguez, Jorge Carrascal, Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino
Cruzeiro (4-2-3-1) : Cassio, William, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Matheus Henrique, Matheus Pereira, Christian, Kaio Jorge
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Cruzeiro 
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Botafogo 
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Santos 
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