Cruz Azul vs Flamengo: Prediction for the Match on December 12, 2025

Cruz Azul vs Flamengo: Prediction and odds on the Match on 10 December 2025

The first competitive meeting between Cruz Azul and Flamengo puts the Americas together in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on Wednesday. Cruz Azul qualified by winning the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup 2025 in June, while the recently crowned Copa Libertadores Champions come into this match as recent champions of the 2025 Copa Libertadores 2025, having beaten Palmeiras in the final. We believe Flamengo will get the win here. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Cruz Azul: Form and Statistics

Form in the Championship: DDWDL

Cruz Azul lands in Qatar with the confidence that comes from being continental champions, even if their domestic form hasn’t always been superb. Their 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup triumph still hangs proudly over the squad; they defeated Vancouver 5-0 in the final. They also performed well in the Apertura, but drew with Tigres in their last game.

Cruz Azul may not have been spectacular every week this season, but they’ve remained competitive, and Wednesday’s clash will see them compete against one of the best teams in Brazilian football.

Cruz Azul: Team News

Cruz Azul: Possible Lineup

Nicolas Larcamon will put up a great fight in this upcoming game against the Copa Libertadores champions of 2025. Andrés Montaño is unavailable, and the back line has recently been shuffled. 

🔖 Cruz Azul Possible Lineup (3-4-2-1)

Gudino, — Ditta, Lira, Piovi — Marquez, Lorenzo Faravelli, Rotondi, Campos — Gabriel Fernandez — Jose Rivero, Angel Sepulveda. 

👤 Head coach: Nicolas Larcamon

Flamengo: Form and Statistics

Form in the Championship: DWWDW

Flamengo defeated Palmeiras 1–0 in Lima, Peru, becoming the first Brazilian club to win the competition four times. Under the leadership of Felipe Luís, the club secured their fourth Copa Libertadores title in style.

Since that triumph, Flamengo have remained unbeaten, following up the victory with a narrow 1-0 win over Ceará at home, and a thrilling 3–3 draw in their most recent league match against Mirassol. Adding to the continental success, they also clinched the domestic league title this season. It’s been a remarkable year for Flamengo and for Felipe Luís, capped by trophies, consistency, and outstanding dominance. 

Flamengo: Team News

Flamengo: Possible Lineup

Former Atletico-Madrid and Chelsea left-back Felipe Luis has been incredible since joining Flamengo. With the Copa Libertadores and league title under their sleeves, they will be hoping to add the FIFA International Cup to their cabinet this season. 

Player to watch out for: Giorgian De Arrascaeta

Giorgian De Arrascaeta is the team's current top scorer with a total of 18 goals in the league and two goals in the Copa Libertadores. 

🔖 Flamengo starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Rossi – Danilo, Guillermo Varela, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro – Jorginho, Erick Pulgar – Luiz Araujo, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Jorge Carrascal – Bruno Henrique

👤 Head Coach: Filipe Luís

Cruz Azul vs Flamengo: Head-to-Head Statistics

This is the first-ever meeting between the teams, and our money is on Flamengo for the win.

Cruz Azul vs Flamengo: Betting Tips & Odds

• No losses for Flamengo in their last five meetings, and the option for Flamengo to win is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.60 odds;
• Cruz Azul is without a clean sheet in their last 3 meetings, and the option for Flamengo to score a goal is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.16 odds;
• Flamengo has scored first in 4 of their last five meetings, and the option for Flamengo to score first in this game is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for 1.48 odds;

Cruz Azul vs Flamengo match prediction, 10 December 2025

The Brazilian powerhouse comes into this match as the clear favourites. Their squad depth, attacking options, and recent form make them favorites. Offensively, they’re dangerous, with plenty of creativity and goal-scoring ability coming from both midfield and attack. 

This could turn into an open, attacking game. Flamengo has the power to keep pushing forward, while Cruz Azul, aware of the challenge they face, may choose a more cautious approach. However, we go with Flamengo as the favorites for the win.

Our match prediction: Away win for a coefficient of 1.60 in the 1xBet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip on the match: A total of over 1.5 goals for Flamengo for 1.83 in the Betway bookmaker.

Lastly: Total of under (9) corners at 1.72 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.