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Flamengo RJ vs Cruzeiro

South America South America

Copa Libertadores Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
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Match Events

35' Event
de Arrascaeta G.
Assist: Pedro
48'
Kaio Jorge
51' Event
Romero L.
Assist: Gerson

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 2-1. The second leg ended 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

58%
Flamengo RJ
15%
Draws
27%
Cruzeiro
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Flamengo RJ

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

58% / Medium Confidence
  • Cruzeiro haven't matched Flamengo RJ's recent run of results.
  • 58% — that's where the model lands on Flamengo RJ taking it.
  • Flamengo RJ have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Flamengo RJ, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 34.8%
Flamengo RJ Clean Sheet 68%
Cruzeiro Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Flamengo RJ Cruzeiro
Matches Played 33 30
Wins 22 15
Draws 8 8
Losses 3 7
Goals Scored 2.24 1.47
Goals Conceded 0.76 1.03
Expected Goals (xG) 1.81 1.06
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 22, 2026 Serie A Betano
Cruzeiro vs Flamengo RJ
2:1
Aug 20, 2026 Copa Libertadores
Flamengo RJ vs Cruzeiro
2:1
Aug 13, 2026 Copa Libertadores
Cruzeiro vs Flamengo RJ
1:1
Mar 12, 2026 Serie A Betano
Flamengo RJ vs Cruzeiro
2:0
Oct 2, 2025 Serie A Betano
Flamengo RJ vs Cruzeiro
0:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Flamengo RJ Compare

Top Goalscorer de Arrascaeta G.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Lino S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.39
Avg xA / game 0.91

Cruzeiro Compare

Top Goalscorer Romero L.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.59

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Flamengo RJ 95 / 100
Cruzeiro 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Flamengo RJ Cruzeiro

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Flamengo RJ Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Flamengo RJ scored in 94% of their last 33 games.

Solid form: Flamengo RJ remains unbeaten in 5 of 5 recent matches.

Cruzeiro has conceded goals in 70% of their last 30 outings.

Games between these two average 2.00 goals.

Scoring Trends

Flamengo RJ VS Cruzeiro
2.13 Goals Scored 1.5
0.63 Goals Conceded 1.5
88% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 75%
13% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Flamengo RJ

(Home)
20 Sept
Flamengo RJ
2 : 1
Bragantino
18 Sept
Flamengo RJ
1 : 1
Independiente del Valle
13 Sept
Flamengo RJ
2 : 1
Corinthians
11 Sept
Independiente del Valle
0 : 2
Flamengo RJ
06 Sept
Remo
0 : 1
Flamengo RJ
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Cruzeiro

(Away)
20 Sept
Vitoria
1 : 3
Cruzeiro
13 Sept
Santos
2 : 1
Cruzeiro
06 Sept
Cruzeiro
3 : 1
Athletico-PR
02 Sept
Atletico-MG
2 : 1
Cruzeiro
30 Aug
Vasco
3 : 1
Cruzeiro
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/8-finals
Estudiantes L.P. 4
U. Catolica 1
Rosario Central 0
Corinthians 1
Deportes Tolima 1
Independiente del Valle 4
Cruzeiro 2
Flamengo RJ 3
Mirassol 1
LDU Quito 2
Palmeiras 2
Cerro Porteno 1
Platense 2
Coquimbo 1
Fluminense 2
Ind. Rivadavia 1
Quarter-finals
Estudiantes L.P. 2
Corinthians 1
Independiente del Valle 1
Flamengo RJ 3
LDU Quito 3
Palmeiras 4
Platense 2
Fluminense 3
Semi-finals
Estudiantes L.P. -
Flamengo RJ -
Palmeiras -
Fluminense -
Final
TBD -
TBD -