Flamengo vs Cruzeiro: match statistics
Flamengo demonstrates solid home form with a 100% draw rate in their home matches, remaining undefeated at their own stadium this season. The hosts command a significant advantage in ball possession (65% vs 49%) and a higher average xG in home games (1.91 vs the visitors' 1.38 away xG). Cruzeiro has very poor away statistics – zero wins, a 50% loss rate, and an average of 3 goals conceded per match, which, combined with a -4 goal difference, puts them in a tough spot. Despite Cruzeiro's strong recent overall form (2.6 PPG), their away helplessness and high failure-to-score rate (50% FTS%) favor the hosts. Flamengo should capitalize on their home advantage and game control, although their history of home draws suggests the possibility of shared points.
Flamengo vs Cruzeiro: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Flamengo played against Cruzeiro in Serie A (Brazil). The game was played on March 12, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Flamengo has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.33 points per game. Cruzeiro has 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 0.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Flamengo scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.33. Cruzeiro scores 1.00 and allows 2.25. Games in this league average 2.90 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Flamengo's games and 75% of Cruzeiro's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 75%, compared with league averages of 70% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Flamengo has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.43 per game. Flamengo takes 13.0 shots per game, while Cruzeiro takes 14.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Flamengo leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Cruzeiro leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Flamengo's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). For Cruzeiro, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.90 goals. Both teams score in 70% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Flamengo demonstrates solid home form with a 100% draw rate in their home matches, remaining undefeated at their own stadium this season. The hosts command a significant advantage in ball possession (65% vs 49%) and a higher average xG in home games (1.91 vs the visitors' 1.38 away xG). Cruzeiro has very poor away statistics – zero wins, a 50% loss rate, and an average of 3 goals conceded per match, which, combined with a -4 goal difference, puts them in a tough spot. Despite Cruzeiro's strong recent overall form (2.6 PPG), their away helplessness and high failure-to-score rate (50% FTS%) favor the hosts. Flamengo should capitalize on their home advantage and game control, although their history of home draws suggests the possibility of shared points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Flamengo | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Flamengo is 166% better for: last-5 form.
1.33 pts / game - Flamengo · 0.5 pts / game - Cruzeiro
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Flamengo is 33% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Flamengo · 1 goals / game - Cruzeiro
Flamengo is 69% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.33 goals / game - Flamengo · 2.25 goals / game - Cruzeiro
Flamengo scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Cruzeiro keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).
Cruzeiro scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Flamengo keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Flamengo
Over / Under - Cruzeiro
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cruzeiro is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Flamengo · 1.5 pts / game - Cruzeiro
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Flamengo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cruzeiro - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.7 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 0.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 0% |
| No goal | 25% | 75% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Flamengo
Cruzeiro
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Flamengo | Liga | Cruzeiro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.67 | 2.90 | ▲ 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 70% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 53% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 15% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 75% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Flamengo's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Cruzeiro. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Flamengo vs Cruzeiro?
The Serie A match finished Flamengo 2:0 Cruzeiro. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Flamengo and Cruzeiro?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Flamengo won 0, Cruzeiro won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Flamengo vs Cruzeiro?
Flamengo score 1.33 goals per game on average and Cruzeiro 1.00. The Serie A average is 2.90 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Flamengo's matches and 75% of Cruzeiro's.
What form are Flamengo and Cruzeiro in?
Over the last 5 games Flamengo have a 1-1-1 record (1.33 points per game) and Cruzeiro 0-2-2 (0.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Flamengo vs Cruzeiro?
The statistical background for Flamengo vs Cruzeiro — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.