Cruzeiro host Flamengo on Saturday, 22 August 2026. The kick-off time is 23:30 local. The fixture is part of the Serie A schedule. Cruzeiro go into the match 4th in the table; Flamengo sit 1st. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Cruzeiro have taken 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss from their last 5. Recent run: 3 wins in a row. Flamengo have collected 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over the same span. Recent run: 2 wins in a row.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 12 Mar 2026: Cruzeiro 0-2 Flamengo; 2 Oct 2025: Cruzeiro 0-0 Flamengo; 4 May 2025: Cruzeiro 2-1 Flamengo. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Cruzeiro beat Flamengo 2-1. Cruzeiro scored through K. Arroyo 55', Matheus Pereira 90'. Flamengo replied with Pedro 22'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 90 as the contest closed.

Cruzeiro held 48% of the ball against 52% for Flamengo. Shots on target finished 6-3. Expected goals read 1.05 for Cruzeiro, 1.24 for Flamengo.

The win nudges Cruzeiro forward and leaves Flamengo with work to do. Cruzeiro sat 4th and Flamengo 1st before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.