Cruzeiro vs Flamengo preview
2026 Serie A, Brazil
Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto
Round 24 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 23
Events
2ND-HALF
63'
2nd Substitution
63'
3rd Substitution
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
55'
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
36'
22'
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
20'
Statistics
Possession
CRZ
46%
FLA
54%
Top Statistics
1
Goals
1
0
Big Chances Created
2
6
Shots
4
37
Dangerous attacks
33
45
Possession
55
3
Corners
2
4
Free kicks
10
2
Yellow Cards
0
Match Overview
6
Goal Kicks
8
1
Substitutions
2
16
Throwins
6
1
Successful Headers
4
0
Assists
1
14
Dribble Attempts
6
8
Successful Dribbles
4
57
Successful Dribbles Percentage
67
Attacking
80
Attacks
78
0
Big Chances Missed
1
Possession
17
Long Passes
38
311
Passes
399
272
Successful Passes
352
87
Successful Passes Percentage
88
10
Key Passes
8
5
Successful Long Passes
24
29
Successful Long Passes Percentage
63
Defensive
1
Saves
1
8
Tackles
8
8
Interceptions
5
22
Duels Won
29
Build-up
17
Total Crosses
8
4
Accurate Crosses
2
Discipline
1
Offsides
0
10
Fouls
4
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
In the second half at minute 45 Cruzeiro and Flamengo continue their contest with Flamengo holding qualitative control as the live leader in line with its status as the pregame stronger side. The away side sustains higher possession and creates opportunities at a rate that keeps expected goals nearly even. Home side registers 0.54 expected goals while the visitors sit at 0.5 expected goals reflecting tight margins in chance quality. No red cards have altered the personnel balance and the match remains at full strength. Live developments show no major deviation from structural signals with the projection alignment staying neutral. Flamengo continues to press forward while Cruzeiro maintains a compact defensive shape seeking to limit further openings.
TL;DR
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Live state: At minute 45 of the second half Flamengo holds qualitative control as the live leader.
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Structural vs live: Live dynamics remain in line with pre-match signals favoring Flamengo as the stronger side.
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Projection vs live: Projection and live alignment stay neutral with no meaningful deviation observed.
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xG trend: Expected goals trend balanced at 0.54 for home and 0.5 for away showing even chance creation.
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Possession profile: Away side leads possession at 58 percent against home 42 percent indicating sustained pressure.
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Event impact: Absence of red cards keeps both teams at full strength with no personnel disruptions.
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Second-half outlook: Second half continues with Flamengo maintaining the edge despite efficiency below pre-match levels.
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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vs
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.
10%
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.
-0.08
vs
-0.04
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.
6%
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).
-0.04
vs
-0.08
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.
CRZ Pressure
FLA Pressure
⚡
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 (C) 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
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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
Flamengo carries the qualitative advantage into the later stages of the second half through superior possession and consistent forward momentum. Cruzeiro remains organized and limits high-quality openings while staying within striking distance on expected goals. The neutral projection alignment suggests the current pattern aligns closely with pregame expectations without sudden shifts. Continued absence of cards preserves tactical options for both coaches as the match progresses. Flamengo will look to convert its territorial edge into clearer chances while Cruzeiro seeks to exploit any transitions. The balanced xG profile leaves room for either side to influence the outcome in the remaining minutes.
Match Commentary