Flamengo vs Cruzeiro: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 11 March

Betiball's prediction for Flamengo vs Cruzeiro on 11 March 2026 (kick-off: 20:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Flamengo vs Cruzeiro preview before placing your bet.

Flamengo vs Cruzeiro: Starting Lineups Time : 11/03/2026 20:30

Flamengo
2 - 0
Finished
Cruzeiro
90+8' event Jorge Carrascal
89' event Wallace Yan / Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos
89' event Luiz De Araujo Guimaraes Neto / Giorgian De Arrascaeta Benedetti
88' event Eric Pulgar
74' event Jorge Carrascal / Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima
74' event Gullermo Varela / Emerson Aparecido Leite De Souza Junior
65' event Samuel Dias Lino / Everton Sousa Soares
45+3' event Leo Pereira
5' event Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos
event 90+5' Fabricio Bruno Soares De Faria
event 86' Joao Wellington Gadelha Melo de Oliveir / Lucas Silva
event 86' Keny Arroyo / Fagner Conserva Lemos
event 76' Wanderson Maciel Sousa Campos / Gerson Santos da Silva
event 62' Matheus Cunha / Cassio Ramos
event 60' Francisco da Costa Aragao / Neiser Villareal
event 56' Fagner Conserva Lemos
event 32' Matheus Henrique Red card cancelled
90+8' event Jorge Carrascal
event 90+5' Fabricio Bruno Soares De Faria
89' event Wallace Yan / Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos
event 86' Joao Wellington Gadelha Melo de Oliveir / Lucas Silva
89' event Luiz De Araujo Guimaraes Neto / Giorgian De Arrascaeta Benedetti
event 86' Keny Arroyo / Fagner Conserva Lemos
88' event Eric Pulgar
event 76' Wanderson Maciel Sousa Campos / Gerson Santos da Silva
74' event Jorge Carrascal / Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima
event 62' Matheus Cunha / Cassio Ramos
74' event Gullermo Varela / Emerson Aparecido Leite De Souza Junior
event 60' Francisco da Costa Aragao / Neiser Villareal
65' event Samuel Dias Lino / Everton Sousa Soares
event 56' Fagner Conserva Lemos
45+3' event Leo Pereira
event 32' Matheus Henrique Red card cancelled
5' event Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos
Flamengo Flamengo
Substitutions
#16 Samuel Dias Lino
#2 Gullermo Varela
#15 Jorge Carrascal
#7 Luiz De Araujo Guimaraes Neto
#64 Wallace Yan
#42 Andrew Da Silva Ventura
#13 Danilo Luiz da Silva
#44 Vitor Eduardo da Silva Matos,Vitao
#6 Ayrton Ayrton Dantas de Medeiros
#18 Nicolas De La Cruz
#52 Evertton Araujo
#19 Gonzalo Jordy Plata Jimenez
Flamengo Flamengo Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
15Shots13
7Shots on Goal4
19Fouls13
4Corner Kick7
13Free kick19
0Offside1
2Yellow card2
25Aerial21
4Save4
10Successful Tackles13
10Interceptions7
21Long pass21
1Assist0
2Successful center7
6Shots off goal3
2Hit The Post0
12Head Success11
2Blocked6
9Tackle8
8Dribbles8
7Throw-in23
392Passes493
77Attacks92
37Dangerous attacks32
1Corner Kicks(HT)4
1BigChances1
0BigChancesMissed1
12ShotsInsideBox10
3ShotsOutsideBox3
45DuelsWon50
1.13ExpectedGoals0.55
2.15xGOT0.98
24Touches In Opposition Box23
9AccurateCrosses19
33GroundDuelsWon39
12AerialDuelsWon11
30Clearances13
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
Substitutions
#91 Francisco da Costa Aragao
#31 Matheus Cunha
#94 Wanderson Maciel Sousa Campos
#77 Joao Wellington Gadelha Melo de Oliveir
#99 Keny Arroyo
#36 Kaua Prates
#43 Joao Marcelo
#2 Kaua Moraes
#34 Jonathan Jesus
#70 Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa
#35 Murilo Rhikman
#5 Walace Souza Silva
Commentary
90+8' Goal! Jorge Carrascal - Flamengo
90+5' Fabricio Bruno Soares De Faria - Cruzeiro receive a yellow card
89' Flamengo — substitution: Wallace Yan / Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos
89' Flamengo — substitution: Luiz De Araujo Guimaraes Neto / Giorgian De Arrascaeta Benedetti
88' Eric Pulgar - Flamengo receive a yellow card
86' Cruzeiro — substitution: Joao Wellington Gadelha Melo de Oliveir / Lucas Silva
86' Cruzeiro — substitution: Keny Arroyo / Fagner Conserva Lemos
76' Cruzeiro — substitution: Wanderson Maciel Sousa Campos / Gerson Santos da Silva
74' Flamengo — substitution: Jorge Carrascal / Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima
74' Flamengo — substitution: Gullermo Varela / Emerson Aparecido Leite De Souza Junior
65' Flamengo — substitution: Samuel Dias Lino / Everton Sousa Soares
62' Cruzeiro — substitution: Matheus Cunha / Cassio Ramos
60' Cruzeiro — substitution: Francisco da Costa Aragao / Neiser Villareal
56' Fagner Conserva Lemos - Cruzeiro receive a yellow card
45+3' Leo Pereira - Flamengo receive a yellow card
32' VAR review - Cruzeiro
5' Goal! Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos - Flamengo

How We Build the Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Flamengo vs Cruzeiro on 11 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Flamengo's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cruzeiro's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Flamengo and Cruzeiro sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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