Cruzeiro 2-1 Flamengo – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Flamengo at 51% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Cruzeiro vs Flamengo encounter.
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Analysis
Flamengo make the trip to Governador Magalhães Pinto to face Cruzeiro in Serie A, Regular Season - 24. The match kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 23:30 UTC.
Form
Cruzeiro (all games): 6W 2D 2L across 10 Serie A fixtures this term — 2.00 PPG. Last five: W L W W W. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.10 conceded. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Cruzeiro, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Cruzeiro's form when playing at home: 5W 3D 2L across 10 games at Governador Magalhães Pinto this term (1.80 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Flamengo have collected 1.90 PPG across 10 Serie A outings this season: 5W 4D 1L. Last five: W D D W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.00 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. This season is still relatively young for Flamengo, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Serie A this season, Flamengo have posted 6W 3D 1L from 10 away outings — 2.10 PPG. They are averaging 2.20 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 2.00 PPG for Cruzeiro against 1.90 for Flamengo. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
H2H History
Across the last 7 meetings, Flamengo have the stronger historical record — 4 wins to Cruzeiro's 1, with 2 draws in the mix.
The 7 previous meetings have averaged 1.9 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 12 Mar 2026, ended 0–2 with Flamengo winning.
It is worth noting that Flamengo have a superior record in this fixture despite their visitor status — 4 wins from 7 meetings. Home advantage alone is not a sufficient reason to dismiss that track record.
Trading & In-Play
Cruzeiro — key trading statistics (60 games, 30 at home): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 56% of the time; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 63% of games (home games).
Flamengo — key trading statistics (60 games, 30 at away): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 61% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Cruzeiro 52% versus Flamengo 47%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Cruzeiro 52% | Flamengo 53%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Cruzeiro 1.12 xG and Flamengo 1.82 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Cruzeiro attack 1.088 / defence 1.013 | Flamengo attack 1.544 / defence 0.777. League average goals — home 1.324 / away 1.166. Flamengo's defence strength of 0.777 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Flamengo have an above-average attack strength of 1.544 — the away xG of 1.82 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 61 Cruzeiro games / 60 Flamengo games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Cruzeiro 21% | Draw 28% | Flamengo 51%. Fair-value odds: Cruzeiro 4.76 | Draw 3.57 | Flamengo 1.96. Flamengo hold a narrow Poisson edge at 51% — the draw (28%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 56% | BTTS probability 59% | Total xG 2.94. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 56% — the 2.94 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 59% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Flamengo are the pick at 51% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 28% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Flamengo if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.94 combined xG gives a 56% probability to Over 2.5 — marginal — conflicting signals, supported by form averaging 2.9 goals per game — though H2H averaging only 1.9 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 59%. Form rates corroborate: Cruzeiro 60% | Flamengo 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Cruzeiro vs Flamengo | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 24 | Venue: Governador Magalhães Pinto • Kick-off: Saturday 22 Aug 2026, 23:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Cruzeiro 21% | Draw 28% | Flamengo 51% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 56% | BTTS 59% | xG Cruzeiro 1.12 / Flamengo 1.82 • Poisson strength factors: Cruzeiro attack 1.088 / def 1.013 | Flamengo attack 1.544 / def 0.777 | league avg home 1.324 / away 1.166 • Poisson stance: Flamengo (51%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.12
Cruzeiro xG
Expected Goals
1.82
Flamengo xG
59%
BTTS
82%
Over 1.5
56%
Over 2.5
34%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Cruzeiro vs Flamengo kick off?
Cruzeiro vs Flamengo kicked off at 23:30 on Saturday 22 August 2026 at Governador Magalhães Pinto.
What was the final score in Cruzeiro vs Flamengo?
Cruzeiro 2 - 1 Flamengo.
Where is Cruzeiro vs Flamengo being played?
The match is being played at Governador Magalhães Pinto.
What competition is Cruzeiro vs Flamengo part of?
Cruzeiro vs Flamengo is a Regular Season - 24 fixture in the Serie A (Brazil).
Who is favourite to win Cruzeiro vs Flamengo?
Our statistical model gives Cruzeiro a 21% chance of winning, Flamengo a 51% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making Flamengo the favourite.
Will both teams score in Cruzeiro vs Flamengo?
Our model estimates a 59% probability that both Cruzeiro and Flamengo will score (BTTS).
Will Cruzeiro vs Flamengo have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 56%.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and Flamengo?
Record (7 meetings): Cruzeiro 1W | Draws 2 | Flamengo 4W.
What form are Cruzeiro and Flamengo in?
Cruzeiro (all comps): 6W-2D-2L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.10 | L5 W-L-W-W-W. Flamengo (all comps): 5W-4D-1L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-D-D-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Cruzeiro's attack at 1.09x the league average against Flamengo's defence at 0.78x — combine the two and it projects 1.12 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Flamengo's attack (1.54x) against Cruzeiro's defence (1.01x) — and the away total comes out at 1.82.
These ratings are built from 61/60 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 12.2% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-2 (9.8%), 0-2 (8.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Flamengo Win
21%
4.87
28%
3.54
51%
1.95
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.8%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
9.8%
Away win
0 – 1
9.6%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.12
Cruzeiro xG
Total xG
2.94
1.82
Flamengo xG
4.87
21%
Home win
3.54
28%
Draw
1.95
51%
Away win
Goals Markets
79%
Over 1.5
1.27
21%
Under 1.5
4.76
56%
Over 2.5
1.79
44%
Under 2.5
2.27
34%
Over 3.5
2.94
66%
Under 3.5
1.52
17%
Over 4.5
5.88
83%
Under 4.5
1.20
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
59%
BTTS Yes
1.69
41%
BTTS No
2.44
Clean Sheet
16%
6.19
33%
3.06
Win to Nil
3%
30.12
17%
5.97
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.3 | 9.6 | 8.8 | 5.3 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| 1 | 5.9 | 10.8 | 9.8 | 6.0 | 2.7 | 1.0 |
| 2 | 3.3 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| 3 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Cruzeiro vs Flamengo?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.2%.
How many goals are Cruzeiro and Flamengo expected to score?
The model projects 1.12 expected goals for Cruzeiro and 1.82 for Flamengo, a combined total of 2.94.
How confident is the prediction model for Cruzeiro vs Flamengo?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 51%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Cruzeiro's recent record stands at 28W 19D 13L from 60 games, a 1.72 PPG return, with W-L-W-W-W in the last five. The sample for Cruzeiro is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Flamengo, meanwhile, have gone 36W 16D 8L across 60 games — 2.07 PPG, with W-D-D-W-W in their last five. The sample for Flamengo is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.72 PPG for Cruzeiro against 2.07 for Flamengo. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Cruzeiro have managed 17W 8D 5L from 30 games — 1.97 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Flamengo's away record stands at 15W 8D 7L across 30 trips, a 1.77 PPG haul.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Cruzeiro are averaging 1.42 goals scored and 1.03 conceded per game recently; Flamengo are on 2.03 scored and 0.77 conceded.
Defensively: Cruzeiro have kept a clean sheet in 37% of their games; Flamengo in 45% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 60 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Cruzeiro
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Flamengo
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Cruzeiro and Flamengo in coming into this match?
Cruzeiro have gone 28W 19D 13L in their last 60 games (1.72 PPG), while Flamengo have gone 36W 16D 8L in their last 60 (2.07 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Cruzeiro at home or Flamengo away?
Cruzeiro's home record (1.97 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Cruzeiro at home: 1.97 PPG; Flamengo away: 1.77 PPG.
Have Cruzeiro or Flamengo been keeping clean sheets recently?
Cruzeiro have kept a clean sheet in 37% of their recent games, Flamengo in 45%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 8 times since May 2023 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. The two were last together as recently as 22 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Cruzeiro have gone 2W 0D 2L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Flamengo — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
2
Cruzeiro
2
Draws
4
Flamengo
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and Flamengo?
From 8 meetings on record, Cruzeiro have won 2, Flamengo have won 4, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Cruzeiro and Flamengo last play each other?
They last met on 22 August 2026, when Cruzeiro 2-1 Flamengo.
Who has won more matches between Cruzeiro and Flamengo?
Flamengo have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Cruzeiro are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time.
Flamengo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 37% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Cruzeiro 60%, Flamengo 57% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 63% for Cruzeiro and 57% for Flamengo. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 23% and 23% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Cruzeiro keep a clean sheet in 37% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Cruzeiro home games / Flamengo away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Cruzeiro play Flamengo?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 60% of Cruzeiro's games and 57% of Flamengo's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Cruzeiro vs Flamengo usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 63% of Cruzeiro's matches and 57% of Flamengo's.
Do Cruzeiro and Flamengo tend to score early?
Cruzeiro have had a goal before half-time in 80% of their recent matches, Flamengo in 77% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Cruzeiro defy the odds to beat Flamengo 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Cruzeiro beat Flamengo 2-1 at Governador Magalhães Pinto, Regular Season - 24, in the Serie A. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Cruzeiro 1.12 xG and Flamengo 1.82 xG, a combined 2.94. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Cruzeiro beat their projection by 0.9 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Flamengo landed 0.8 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Cruzeiro attack 1.09 / defence 1.01 against Flamengo attack 1.54 / defence 0.78, drawn from 61/60 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Cruzeiro 21% | Draw 28% | Flamengo 51%, with Flamengo to win its most likely call at 51%. Instead the game produced a Cruzeiro win, an outcome the model had rated at just 21% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 56%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 82% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 59% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 52% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Cruzeiro 52%, Flamengo 53%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 49%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Cruzeiro's trading profile (60 games, 30 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 37% of the time, and conceded here.
Flamengo's trading profile (60 games, 30 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 45% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Cruzeiro 1.72 PPG, Flamengo 2.07 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Cruzeiro win broke the near-deadlock. Flamengo (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 1.83 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 2 against a 0.97 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.