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Cruzeiro and Flamengo meet on Sunday, Aug 23 at 5:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Serie A. Just 2 points separate them in the standings.
Cruzeiro come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Flamengo travel in mixed form (2W 2D 1L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Cruzeiro won their last outing, while Flamengo suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.
Despite playing at home, Cruzeiro face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Flamengo have won 7 of 10 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Cruzeiro won 0–2.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Cruzeiro a slight edge, but Flamengo are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.