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
Key match information
Flamengo played Cruzeiro in Serie A (Brazil). The match was played on 12 March 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Flamengo: 1-1-1, 1.33 points/match. Cruzeiro: 0-2-2, 0.50 points/match.
Goal statistics
Flamengo scores 1.33 and concedes 1.33 goals per match. Cruzeiro scores 1.00 and concedes 2.25. League average: 2.90 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Flamengo 100%, Cruzeiro 75%. Over 2.5: Flamengo 67%, Cruzeiro 75%. League level: BTTS 70%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Flamengo has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.43. Flamengo: 13.0 shots per match, Cruzeiro: 14.0.
Match halves
Flamengo: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67. Cruzeiro: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.25.
Goals by minute
Flamengo: 0-15 (1 goals). Cruzeiro: 16-30 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie A: 2.90 goals per match, BTTS 70%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 50%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Flamengo is 166% better for: last-5 form.
1.33 pts / match - Flamengo · 0.5 pts / match - 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 match.
1.33 goals / match - Flamengo · 1 goals / match - Cruzeiro
Flamengo is 69% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.33 goals / match - Flamengo · 2.25 goals / match - Cruzeiro
Flamengo scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Cruzeiro keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 matches).
Cruzeiro scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while Flamengo keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Flamengo
Over / Under - Cruzeiro
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Flamengo · 1.5 pts / match - Cruzeiro
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Flamengo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Cruzeiro - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 1.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.50 | 0.25 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Flamengo
Cruzeiro
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (2): Flamengo 0 - 1 - 1 Cruzeiro. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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.