Neck and neck in 2026: Flamengo and Cruzeiro meet in Libertadores | OneFootball

Flamengo have a 61.9% success rate in the 2026 season, compared to Cruzeiro’s 58.9%

Flamengo face Cruzeiro this Wednesday (12) in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16. With that in mind, Coluna do Fla compared the numbers of the two teams in the 2026 season to show how they arrive for the clash.

Starting with the away side, Flamengo have officially taken the field 42 times this season. In that span, the Rubro-Negro won 23 matches, drew nine, and lost another ten.

That means the red-and-black team, coached by Leonardo Jardim, has a 61.9% success rate. In addition, the Mais Querido found the net 81 times, while conceding 39 goals.

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WHAT ABOUT CRUZEIRO?

Similarly, Cruzeiro have taken the field in 2026 only 43 times so far. In that stretch, the team coached by Artur Jorge won 22 matches, lost 11, and drew ten.

As a result, the blue side has a 58.9% success rate. Finally, they have scored 61 goals, while their defense has been beaten 44 times.

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WHAT TIME DOES THE BALL ROLL FOR FLAMENGO AND CRUZEIRO?

This Wednesday (12), kickoff is at 9:30 pm Brasília time for the clash between Flamengo and Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16. A full house is expected: tickets are sold out, and more than 60,000 fans are expected at Mineirão for the opening chapter in the battle for a place in the quarterfinals.

Globo will broadcast the match on free-to-air TV. In addition, GeTV (YouTube) and Paramount+ (streaming) will also show Cruzeiro vs Flamengo. Coluna do Fla will also provide full coverage of the clash across three platforms: website, YouTube, and social media.

HOW DO FLAMENGO AND CRUZEIRO COME INTO THE MATCH?

Second in the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo are unbeaten in six matches. Despite the red-and-black fans’ caution over the team’s recent performances, the Rio side are looking to extend their unbeaten run after beating Vitória 2–0. In the Libertadores, Mengão are unbeaten and secured first place in Group A with 16 points.

On the other hand, boosted by a recent win in the league, Cruzeiro are counting on the strength of the Mineirão as a strategy for the first knockout clash. The Minas Gerais side secured qualification in the previous stage by finishing second in Group D with 11 points.

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