Rubro-Negro dominance: stats for Flamengo v Cruzeiro in Libertadores

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·19 August 2026

Rubro-Negro dominance: stats for Flamengo v Cruzeiro in Libertadores

Flamengo and Cruzeiro face off at the Maracanã in the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16

Flamengo take on Cruzeiro this Wednesday (19) at a timely point in the season. That is because the Minas Gerais side come into the second leg of the round of 16 after conceding goals in three straight matches. So, the ball will roll at the Maracanã.

The opportunity also comes from the fact that Mengão have suffered just one home defeat in their last 13 matches. Fla lost to Lanús (ARG) in the Recopa Sudamericana. Since then, there have been 10 wins, two draws, and the 3-0 defeat to Palmeiras after Jorge Carrascal was sent off at the Maracanã.

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Who scored against Cruzeiro in their last three matches?

The net behind Otávio was breached against Corinthians and Mirassol, with one goal from each team. The other side to score against the Minas Gerais club was none other than the Rubro-Negro. On that occasion, Lucas Paquetá equalized in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16.

What other statistics involve Flamengo and Cruzeiro?

At the Maracanã, the Most Beloved have the better head-to-head record against Cruzeiro. After all, there have been 20 Flamengo wins and 11 Cruzeiro victories recorded at the Sacred Temple. So, the teams will play their 44th match at the Rio de Janeiro stadium.

At home, Flamengo have scored in four straight matches;
At home, Flamengo are unbeaten in four straight matches;
Fla currently have two defeats in their last 23 matches;
Fla have scored in eight straight matches;
Fla are unbeaten in eight straight matches.

What time does the ball roll for Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro?

Given the statistics, Fla and Cruzeiro face off starting at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time this Wednesday (19). The ball will roll at the Maracanã with full coverage from Coluna do Fla and broadcast on TV Globo (free-to-air), GE TV (YouTube), and Paramount (streaming).

What is the author’s opinion on Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro?

Beyond the numbers, Leonardo Jardim’s players need to absorb the atmosphere created by the fans at the Maracanã. If it is one of those nights of unity among the supporter groups, Fla will have a boost,” said João Vítor Reis of Coluna do Fla, who added: “Recently, the fans came together to demand better performances from Jardim and answers from José Boto. I hope they come together to support the team for the full 90 minutes and also to get on Gerson’s nerves,” he opined.

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