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One of the most anticipated matches of matchday 8 in the Brazilian Championship is Flamengo vs Cruzeiro. The two teams are currently tied in points on the standings and need to keep adding wins to stay strong in the title race.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Flamengo vs Cruzeiro Brasileirao Matchday 8 Game on May 27, 2023
- Where: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- When: Saturday, May 27, 2023, 5:30 PM ET
- Moneyline: Flamengo (-108) / Tie (+350) / Cruzeiro (+300)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-102) / Under (-137)
- Both teams score: Yes (-125) / No (-114)
All odds are provided by BetMGM
Betting on Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
After a slow start to the season, Flamengo seems to be finding its groove and playing its best soccer yet. In the last game against Corinthians, this team earned a morale-boosting 1-0 victory, extending its unbeaten streak to four games across all competitions and rising to sixth place in the standings, just six points behind Botafogo.
During its current undefeated run, the Big Mengo has kept a clean sheet on three occasions, showcasing significant improvement in its defense that had conceded seven goals in the first four league matches. Furthermore, its talented offense has scored 13 goals, making it the third-highest scoring team in the competition.
Playing at home should inspire the team to continue its good form, as it has won seven out of the last eight home games. Besides, Flamengo has not lost any of the last nine league matches against Cruzeiro at home, winning eight of them.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Santos; Wesley, Fabricio Bruno, Leo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Victor Hugo, Thiago Maia, Erick Pulgar, Gerson; Pedro, Gabriel Barbosa.
Betting on Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro’s return to the first division has been quite successful so far, as it is currently standing in fifth place, despite suffering a disappointing 0-1 home defeat against Cuiaba in the previous matchday. This was also only the second game of the season where it failed to score.
Getting back on the scoresheet should be a priority for Cruzeiro here, especially as it has scored 72.7% (eight) of its total league goals away from home and has won the last two away matches against America-MG and Bragantino. This could also give it the confidence to end its long winless streak against Flamengo, even at the Maracanã.
In fact, Cruzeiro’s struggles against Flamengo extend beyond just playing away from home. This team has only won two of the last 15 meetings in all competitions, losing in each of the last five.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Rafael Cabral; William, Luciano Castan, Lucas Oliveira, Marlon; Ramiro, Filipe Machado, Neto Moura; Bruno Rodrigues, Henrique Dourado, Wesley.
JefeBet Prediction
Flamengo is on a roll lately, boosted by its recent history against Cruzeiro. This gives it hope and motivation to keep up its impressive form. However, we must keep in mind that this team played in the Copa Libertadores midweek, which could affect its physical condition and give the visiting team the opportunity to inflict some damage.
In five out of the seven matches played by Flamengo in this competition, there have been three or more goals scored. With both teams in good shape, we can expect an exciting and high-scoring match.
Prediction: Flamengo Moneyline and Over (FLA 2-1 CRU)
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