Fla v Zeiro: Sudamericana push meets relegation fight at the Maracanã | OneFootball

Flamengo host Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão at the Maracanã on 12 March 2026, with the home side looking to consolidate a continental spot while the visitors aim to climb away from the relegation places.

Flamengo have dominated recent head to heads, winning 11 of the listed meetings to Cruzeiro's two, and the last league clash at this venue ended goalless. The hosts start this round inside the Copa Sudamericana bracket, while the visitors sit in the drop zone.

Fla arrive with momentum across competitions, including an 8-0 win at Madureira and four league points from three games. Zeiro have improved results of late with Mineiro victories over Pouso Alegre and Atlético Mineiro, plus league draws against Mirassol and Corinthians after early defeats.

Mengão are without Saúl Níguez and Bruno Henrique through injury. Raposa list Lucas Romero, Bruno Rodrigues, Luis Sinisterra and Marquinhos as injured, and William is suspended.

Fla have scored four and conceded four in three league outings, while Zeiro have shipped nine in four. The hosts could look to pressure that defensive record at home, as the visitors may try to keep the game tight and play for fine margins.

A win would take Mengão to seven points and could nudge them towards the upper reaches while strengthening their Sudamericana push. Victory for Raposa would move them to five points and could pull them closer to safety in the relegation battle.