Estádio do Maracanã · Referee G. Tejera · Analysis updated 16:55 UTC
Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.35 expected goals for Flamengo and 0.75 for Cruzeiro, a combined total of 2.10. That distribution gives Flamengo the largest share of the 1X2 market at 51%, with the draw at 28%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 35% for over 2.5 goals and 39% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 17%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 51% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Flamengo win
51.1% probability
Expected goals
1.35 – 0.75
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Flamengo home form
13 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Cruzeiro away threat
Scored in 6 of their last 6 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Flamengo to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 51%, against 51% / 28% / 21% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.35 goals for Flamengo and 0.75 for Cruzeiro, a combined 2.10 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
79%
Double chance 12
72%
Double chance X2
49%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–016.5%
- 1–112.4%
- 0–012.2%
- 2–011.2%
- 0–19.2%
Recent form
Flamengo
- 2026-10-18T21:30:00.000Z · A vs Bahia · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-10-16T00:30:00.000Z · A vs Estudiantes L.P. · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-10-11T20:30:00.000Z · H vs Fluminense · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-10-08T22:30:00.000Z · A vs Santos · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-20T21:30:00.000Z · H vs RB Bragantino · 2-1 (W)
Cruzeiro
- 2026-10-18T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Gremio · 4-2 (W)
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z · A vs RB Bragantino · 2-4 (L)
- 2026-10-08T00:30:00.000Z · H vs Sao Paulo · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-20T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Vitoria · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-09-13T00:00:00.000Z · A vs Santos · 1-2 (L)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
CONMEBOL Libertadores table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 16 |
| 2 | Estudiantes L.P. | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 3 | Independiente Medellin | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 7 |
| 4 | Cusco | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 1 |
| 1 | Coquimbo Unido | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 2 | Deportes Tolima | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 3 | Club Nacional | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 8 |
| 4 | Universitario | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| 1 | Independ. Rivadavia | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 16 |
| 2 | Fluminense | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | Bolívar | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 5 |
| 4 | Deportivo La Guaira | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -7 | 3 |
| 1 | U. Catolica | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| 2 | Cruzeiro | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | Boca Juniors | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 4 | Barcelona SC | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -10 | 3 |
| 1 | Corinthians | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| 2 | Platense | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 | Santa Fe | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 8 |
| 4 | Penarol | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 1 | Cerro Porteno | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | Sporting Cristal | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -3 | 6 |
| 4 | Junior | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
| 1 | LDU de Quito | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| 2 | Mirassol | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| 3 | Lanus | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 9 |
| 4 | Always Ready | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
| 1 | Independiente del Valle | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | Rosario Central | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 13 |
| 3 | UCV | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 9 |
| 4 | Libertad Asuncion | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -9 | 0 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Flamengo win, at 51.1%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 39% and over 2.5 goals at 35%.
A 51% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.