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Our prediction
Flamengo to win
@ 2.28Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 2 – 1 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
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Cruzeiro vs Flamengo preview and result
Cruzeiro and Flamengo met in the Serie A on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 00:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 1, 0 - 1 at half time.
Our model gives Cruzeiro a 34% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Flamengo 48%. Our pick was Flamengo to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.28. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Cruzeiro or Flamengo) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.
Goals: we expect about 2.8 goals (1.1 for Cruzeiro, 1.8 for Flamengo). The chance of three or more goals is 54%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (80% confidence). 3 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Cruzeiro have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (L-W-W-W-W), scoring 11 and conceding 8. Flamengo have 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-D-W-W-W), scoring 13 and conceding 4. In the table, Cruzeiro are 3rd with 60 points and Flamengo are 1st with 76 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Cruzeiro vs Flamengo?
Our pre-match prediction is Flamengo to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.28. Win chances: Cruzeiro 34%, draw 18%, Flamengo 48%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Cruzeiro vs Flamengo?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 54%).
What time is Cruzeiro vs Flamengo?
Cruzeiro vs Flamengo (Serie A) was played on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 00:30 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Cruzeiro vs Flamengo?
The double chance 12 (Cruzeiro or Flamengo) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
Serie A table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo |
34 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 42 | 76 |
| 2 | Palmeiras |
34 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 39 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro |
34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense |
34 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 57 |
| 5 | Atletico Paranaense |
34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 54 |
| 6 | Bahia |
34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 53 |
| 7 | Atletico-MG |
34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino |
34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos |
34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 47 |
| 10 | Sao Paulo |
34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo |
34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | -7 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba |
34 | 11 | 9 | 14 | -11 | 42 |
| 13 | Vasco DA Gama |
33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | -7 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol |
34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | -9 | 40 |
| 15 | Vitoria |
34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | -16 | 38 |
| 16 | Internacional |
34 | 9 | 11 | 14 | -4 | 38 |
| 17 | Corinthians |
34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -6 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio |
34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | -9 | 37 |
| 19 | Remo |
34 | 6 | 11 | 17 | -20 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc |
33 | 4 | 9 | 20 | -35 | 21 |
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