AI predicts Flamengo v Cruzeiro result in Libertadores 'decider' | OneFootball

Gemini points to Flamengo as the favorite and predicts a 2-1 win over Cruzeiro in the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16

Flamengo face Cruzeiro this Wednesday (19) in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16. In the meantime, Google’s artificial intelligence, Gemini, says Fla are the clear favorites to advance to the quarterfinals and also predicts a 2-1 win for the Rubro-Negro at the Maracanã.

According to Gemini’s projection, Flamengo have a 57.3% chance of beating Cruzeiro in regular time. In addition, the artificial intelligence is backing a 2-1 victory for the Most Beloved, a result that would send Leonardo Jardim’s team straight into the quarterfinals of the continental competition.

Expectations for the clash are even higher because the first leg ended in a 1-1 draw at Mineirão. Therefore, any win secures qualification for the winner, while another draw will send the decision to penalties.

Who will Flamengo be without?

For the decider, Leonardo Jardim will have a few squad issues. That is because Alex Sandro, Vitão, and De La Cruz are still sidelined with injuries and will not be available for the coach against the team from Minas Gerais.

On the other hand, Flamengo may be able to count on Bruno Henrique. The forward trained normally on Tuesday (18) and is an option for the match, although the coaching staff are still evaluating his physical condition. As such, the number 27 could start in the lineup or come on during the game.

Where to watch Flamengo vs Cruzeiro in the Libertadores?

Flamengo and Cruzeiro face off at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time, at the Maracanã, this Wednesday (19). So, the Nation can already set aside the Rubro-Negro shirt to follow one of Fla’s most important matches of the season.

The match will be broadcast by Rede Globo on free-to-air TV, as well as GE TV on YouTube and Paramount+ via streaming. That gives fans different options to follow the showdown for a place in the Libertadores quarterfinals.

What is the author’s opinion?

“Gemini’s prediction makes a lot of sense given Flamengo’s current form. On Sunday (16), the Most Beloved thrashed Mirassol 5-1 away from home in the Brasileirão. Because of that, Leonardo Jardim’s team head into this decisive match confident of sealing qualification in regular time,” believes journalist Nathalia Coelho of Coluna do Fla.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.