Flamengo vs Cruzeiro prediction and betting tips - July 1, 2024
One of the key matches of the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship will take place on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, where Flamengo will host Cruzeiro at the Maracana Stadium. Here is a prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Flamengo
The "Red-Black" team continues to show excellent form and currently sits in first place in the Serie A standings. In 12 matches played, Flamengo has earned 24 points, securing seven victories and suffering two defeats.
It is worth noting that the competition at the top of the table is very fierce, and Flamengo is ahead of Bahia, who are in second place, only due to additional criteria.
In the last round, Flamengo suffered a 1-2 away defeat to Juventude, conceding the decisive goal three minutes before the end of regular time. This loss ended Flamengo's seven-match unbeaten streak in Serie A.
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro is in fifth place in the Serie A standings, with 20 points from 11 matches played. The team has six wins and three losses. The "Blues" are four points behind first place, but Cruzeiro has one game in hand.
In the last round, Cruzeiro defeated Atletico Paranaense 2-0. This victory was their third in the last five rounds, with only one loss during that period. In six away matches, the "Blues" have secured only one win, losing three times.
Interesting Facts about the Match and Head-to-Head History
- Flamengo has won four of the last five matches against Cruzeiro, without a single loss.
- Both teams have scored in three of the last five encounters.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has hit in only two of the last five matches between these teams.
Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Prediction
Bookmakers consider Flamengo to be the clear favorite, with odds of around 1.63 for a "Red-Black" victory. However, given the form of both teams, we suggest taking "Total Under 2.5" with odds of 1.70.
