Copa Libertadores
Flamengo vs Cruzeiro
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - 01:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Stats - Copa Libertadores 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Flamengo vs Cruzeiro carries real history into this round of the Copa Libertadores.
The two sides meet on 20/08 (Thursday) at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho, 01:30 (UK time).
Read the Flamengo vs Cruzeiro prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Flamengo vs Cruzeiro
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Flamengo vs Cruzeiro call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 18-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Flamengo the side to beat, with roughly 56% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Copa Libertadores odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Flamengo Preview
Flamengo reach this fixture 7 match into their Copa Libertadores. Here is where Fla stand:
In this competition
5 won, 2 drawn, 0 lost
2.43 points per game
15 scored, at 2.14 a game
3 conceded, at 0.43 a game
Fla, season-wide
19 won, 8 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos, 14 goals
Most assists: Samuel Lino, 7 assists
Recent results — Flamengo
16/08/2026 17:30
12/08/2026 20:30
09/08/2026 18:30
29/07/2026 18:30
26/07/2026 17:30
Cruzeiro: how they are travelling
Cruzeiro come in 7 matches into their Copa Libertadores.
Here is what Cruzeiro EC have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost
1.71 points per game
9 scored, at 1.29 a game
4 conceded, at 0.57 a game
Cruzeiro EC, season-wide
15 won, 11 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kaio Jorge, 6 goals
Most assists: Fagner, 4 assists
Recent results — Cruzeiro EC
16/08/2026 18:30
12/08/2026 20:30
09/08/2026 10:00
05/08/2026 18:00
02/08/2026 17:30
The head-to-head favours Flamengo
Recent meetings have tended to go Flamengo's way against Cruzeiro.
From 25 match(es):
Flamengo: 13 win(s)
Cruzeiro: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 7
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Flamengo vs Cruzeiro prediction.
Form comparison Flamengo vs Cruzeiro
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Flamengo
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
W
D
|
2.43 |
| Home |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
W
D
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 3 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 2.14 | 2.67 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.43 | 0.33 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 2.16 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
0.8 | 0.71 | 0.87 |
Away Team
Cruzeiro
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
D
W
|
1.71 |
| Home |
D
W
W
L
|
1.75 |
| Away |
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.86 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.75 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.57 | 0.75 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.57 | 0.83 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 0.95 | 1.99 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Flamengo vs Cruzeiro
Match: Flamengo vs Cruzeiro
Competition: Copa Libertadores
Date: Thursday, 20/08/2026
Kick-off: 01:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
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Stats
The statistics for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo vs Raposa that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.22
League: 2.17
Both Teams to Score
43%
League: 44%
Over 1.5+
72%
League: 65%
Over 2.5+
36%
League: 35%
Cards
4
League: 4.86
Corners
7
League: 8.89
Home Team
Flamengo
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
W
D
|
2.43 |
| Home |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
W
D
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 3 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 2.14 | 2.67 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.43 | 0.33 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 2.16 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
0.8 | 0.71 | 0.87 |
Away Team
Cruzeiro
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
D
W
|
1.71 |
| Home |
D
W
W
L
|
1.75 |
| Away |
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.86 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.75 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.57 | 0.75 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.57 | 0.83 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 0.95 | 1.99 |
Corners
7.57 / Match
+0% Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
7.57 / Match
Cruzeiro
(4)
Real Garcilaso
(9)
Estudiantes
(3)
Independiente Medellín
(0)
Estudiantes
(2)
Independiente Medellín
(4)
Real Garcilaso
(7)(2)
Flamengo
(6)
Barcelona
(1)
Boca Juniors
(2)
Universidad Católica
(5)
Boca Juniors
(4)
Universidad Católica
(0)
Barcelona
Cards
0.71 / Match
+363% Cards / Match
Cruzeiro received +363% more cards than Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores
3.29 / Match
Cruzeiro
(1)
Real Garcilaso
(0)
Estudiantes
(2)
Independiente Medellín
(0)
Estudiantes
(1)
Independiente Medellín
(1)
Real Garcilaso
(0)(2)
Flamengo
(3)
Barcelona
(2)
Boca Juniors
(2)
Universidad Católica
(4)
Boca Juniors
(4)
Universidad Católica
(2)
Barcelona
Goals Scored
2.14 / Match
+66%
Flamengo is +66% better in terms of goals scored
1.29 / Match
Cruzeiro
(1)
Real Garcilaso
(3)
Estudiantes
(1)
Independiente Medellín
(3)
Estudiantes
(1)
Independiente Medellín
(4)
Real Garcilaso
(2)(1)
Flamengo
(4)
Barcelona
(1)
Boca Juniors
(0)
Universidad Católica
(1)
Boca Juniors
(1)
Universidad Católica
(1)
Barcelona
Goals Conceded
0.43 / Match
+25%
Cruzeiro condeded +25% more goals than Flamengo
0.57 / Match
Cruzeiro
(1)
Real Garcilaso
(0)
Estudiantes
(0)
Independiente Medellín
(0)
Estudiantes
(1)
Independiente Medellín
(1)
Real Garcilaso
(0)(1)
Flamengo
(0)
Barcelona
(1)
Boca Juniors
(0)
Universidad Católica
(0)
Boca Juniors
(2)
Universidad Católica
(0)
Barcelona
Copa Libertadores Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Juventud
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 2 |
Barcelona
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 3 |
Carabobo
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 4 |
2 de Mayo
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 5 |
O'Higgins
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Deportivo Táchira
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Independiente Medellín
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Sporting Cristal
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Botafogo
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 10 |
Argentinos Juniors
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Bahia
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
The Strongest
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
CD Universidad Católica
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 14 |
Deportes Tolima
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Nacional Potosí
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 16 |
Alianza Lima
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
Guaraní
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
Liverpool FC Montevideo
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 19 |
Huachipato
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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