Flamengo RJ
- Flamengo RJ have 3 wins and 2 losses in their last 5 matches (W3, L2).
- Jardim has instilled an immediate sense of structure and defensive shape at Flamengo RJ after just one game in charge.
- The players look to be adjusting well to Jardim’s new tactical blueprint as they have shown a new level of balance after just 1 game.
- Flamengo RJ are 11th in Serie A 2026 with four points from three games.
- Flamengo RJ’s attack was on fire in their most recent outing, an 8-0 away win over Madureira.
Cruzeiro MG
- Cruzeiro MG are unbeaten in their last 2 away matches, winning 2-1 at URT MG and drawing the other.
- Cruzeiro MG are 19th in Serie A 2026 with two points from four games.
- Cruzeiro have drawn 2-2 at Mirassol FC and 1-1 at home to Corinthians Paulista in their most recent matches.
- The visitors are well drilled in midfield, with a pivot to protect the defence and the ability to push their front three forward.
- They’ve not been prolific in front of goal so far, but they’ve scored with a variety of players in recent games.
Head-to-Head
Cruzeiro MG are winless in their last 3 away games against Flamengo RJ in all competitions.
Betting Insights
- Our main selection for this game is Flamengo RJ to win at 1.5 because we feel Tite has done a better job so far with a much weaker squad and we’re not expecting the gap in quality to be bridged by Cruzeiro MG on Thursday.
- We’re also taking Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score at 1.95 as a secondary pick.
Prediction
- Flamengo RJ to win is the primary call.
- Expect a high-scoring game with chances at both ends, which supports the secondary bet.
