Cruzeiro vs Flamengo preview
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 22
Statistics
Possession
CRZ
31%
FLA
69%
Top Statistics
1
Shots
1
6
Dangerous attacks
6
38
Possession
62
0
Corners
1
2
Free kicks
1
Match Overview
3
Goal Kicks
2
3
Throwins
1
0
Successful Headers
2
1
Dribble Attempts
1
0
Successful Dribbles
1
0
Successful Dribbles Percentage
100
Attacking
7
Attacks
10
Possession
2
Long Passes
4
36
Passes
59
31
Successful Passes
54
86
Successful Passes Percentage
92
1
Key Passes
2
0
Successful Long Passes
3
0
Successful Long Passes Percentage
75
Defensive
1
Tackles
1
1
Interceptions
0
2
Duels Won
5
Build-up
2
Total Crosses
3
0
Accurate Crosses
1
Discipline
1
Fouls
2
Lineup
Referee :
Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima
Manager ▼
Artur Jorge
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
Referee :
Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima
Manager ▼
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
49
Dyogo Alves
Goalkeeper
CONTEXT
The first half has just commenced at minute 0 between Cruzeiro and Flamengo. Both sides begin with an even possession profile standing at fifty percent each. No red cards have been shown to either team thus far, keeping the game at full strength. Pre-match signals pointed to Flamengo as the stronger side, yet the live state shows a draw with neither team establishing clear dominance in the opening moments. Expected goals remain uncalculated at this early juncture, reflecting the neutral alignment between projections and the current in-game situation. The efficiency shift is in line with anticipated patterns, suggesting a structured approach from both outfits as they settle into the contest. Qualitative control appears balanced without significant deviations from the pregame outlook.
TL;DR
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Live state: The game is at the start of the first half with balanced play.
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Structural vs live: Live state matches pre-match signals of a competitive matchup.
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Projection vs live: Current alignment is neutral compared to pre-match projections.
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xG trend: Expected goals data is not yet available due to the match just beginning.
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Possession profile: Possession is evenly distributed at fifty percent for each team.
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Event impact: No red cards or major events have impacted the game yet.
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Second-half outlook: Live efficiency trend is in line with; The remainder should be decided by execution in transitions and set plays.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
R. Pereira de Lima
Referee
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.32
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
4
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
D. Simon Manis
1st Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
N. Oliveira
2nd Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
P. Alves Júnior
4th Official
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
1.75
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
2.1
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Corinthians
Rank: 68
W
Mirassol
Rank: 66
W
Coritiba
Rank: 63
W
Botafogo
Rank: 66
L
Internacional
Rank: 63
W
Fluminense
Rank: 68
D
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Mirassol
Rank: 64
W
Vitória
Rank: 62
W
Internacional
Rank: 63
D
São Paulo
Rank: 63
D
Chapecoense
Rank: 52
W
Coritiba
Rank: 59
W
1
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 3
3
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
69.35
76.35
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Cruzeiro
Flamengo
Power Score
69.35
76.35
League Position
5
2
Global Rank
272
119
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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Cruzeiro
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Opponent-weighted form score
Flamengo
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Cruzeiro Flamengo
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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Cruzeiro
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Flamengo
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Cruzeiro
vs
Flamengo
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Cruzeiro
Flamengo
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+0.00
vs
+0.00
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Cruzeiro
Flamengo
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.00
vs
+0.00
Cruzeiro
Flamengo
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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Cruzeiro
vs
Flamengo
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Cruzeiro
Flamengo
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
Cruzeiro
0.00
Flamengo
0.00
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Cruzeiro
Flamengo
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
Cruzeiro
0.00
Flamengo
0.00
Cruzeiro
Flamengo
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- FLA had peak pressure around 9'.
- FLA started the game with stronger pressure.
- Both teams' pressure dropped after the 30th minute.
CRZ Pressure
FLA Pressure
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Pressure Index:
FLA reached the top pressure at 9' (74.96).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Cruzeiro
CRZ
Home
5
matches
Flamengo
FLA
Away
Match Record
1
Wins
3
1
Draws
1
3
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
3
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-08-22T21:30:56+00:00
PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
25 L. Villalba
29 L. Romero
General Information
Date & Time
Competition
2026 Serie A, Brazil · Round 24 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto
Capacity
62170
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima
Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis
Nailton Oliveira
Paulo Roberto Alves Júnior
Next Match
Cruzeiro
vs
Vasco da Gama
League: Serie A
Kickoff: Sun, 30 Aug - 12:20 AM
Venue: Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Flamengo
vs
Botafogo
League: Serie A
Kickoff: Sun, 30 Aug - 7:00 PM
Venue: Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
CONCLUSION
As the first half unfolds from minute zero, the encounter between these two sides maintains a level of parity that echoes the pre-match assessments. With possession shared equally and no disciplinary issues arising, the qualitative aspects of play suggest neither team has yet to pull ahead in terms of chances created or territorial control. This in-line performance with expectations sets a foundation for what could be a tightly contested affair moving forward. Observers note the absence of any efficiency shifts that might alter the trajectory, allowing both Cruzeiro and Flamengo to build their strategies without immediate pressure from deviations.
Match Commentary