Flamengo host Cruzeiro at the Estadio do Maracana on Sunday (June 30) in the Brasileirao Serie A. The hosts are atop the league with 24 points from 12 games as they seek their first title since 2020.
They, however, suffered a 2-1 defeat at Juventude in their last game, with Pedro opening the scoring before their opponents upped the ante in the second half to snatch all three points.
Cruzeiro, meanwhile, are also enjoying a good run of results as they continue their push for the Copa Libertadores places. They beat Athletico Paranaense 2-0 last time out, with Gabriel Veron and Vitinho getting on the scoresheet in either half to secure maximum points for Fernando Seabra's men. Cruzeiro are fith in the league with 20 points from 11 games.
Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sunday's game will mark the 75th meeting between Flamengo and Cruzeiro, who trail 28-26.
- Flamengo are unbeaten in seven games in the fixture.
- Cruzeiro are without a clean sheet in seven games in the fixture.
- Flamengo have the joint-best offensive record this season, scoring 20 times.
- All three of Cruzeiro's league defeats this season have come on the road.
Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Prediction
Flamengo's latest result ended a nine-game unbeaten streak. They have won of their last six games at the Estadio do Maracana.
Cruzeiro, meanwhile, have won two of their last three games and have lost just one of their last five. They are, however, winless in their last three away league games and could see defeat here.
Prediction: Flamengo 2-0 Cruzeiro
Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Flamengo
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Under 2.5 goals (Eight of their last 10 meetings have produced fewer than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No (Both teams have scored in three of their last 10 matchups.)