Flamengo and Cruzeiro Clash in Crucial Brasileirão Showdown

In a crucial Brasileirão matchup, league leaders Flamengo are set to host third-placed Cruzeiro on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025. The match, which kicks off at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), will take place at the iconic Maracanã stadium.

Flamengo has been in impressive form at home, having won nine and drawn four of their 13 matches played at the Maracanã this season. They are the only unbeaten team at home, alongside Mirassol. Cruzeiro, on the other hand, has a strong away record, with five wins, four draws, and three losses in their 12 matches on the road.

Both teams will be looking to secure a vital three points in this top-of-the-table clash. Flamengo will have the services of Ayrton Lucas, who was serving a suspension, while Léo Pereira is expected to be available after being substituted in the previous match against Corinthians. However, Viña has not been included in the squad.

Cruzeiro will welcome back Villalba and Gabigol, who missed the last match due to yellow card accumulation. Sinisterra, another key player, has also recovered and is expected to feature.

This highly anticipated encounter promises to be a thrilling affair as the league leaders look to maintain their advantage, while Cruzeiro aims to close the gap and potentially overtake them in the standings.