Cruzeiro vs Flamengo Prediction: Match Preview and Analysis | Copa Libertadores 13-08-2026
The Copa Libertadores round of 16 continues on August 13, 2026, with an all-Brazilian contest between Cruzeiro and Flamengo. Both teams approach the first knockout meeting in encouraging form after recording domestic victories on August 9. Cruzeiro defeated Mirassol 3-1, while Flamengo overcame Vitória 2-0. The hosts will look to repeat their success from 2018, when they eliminated Flamengo at the same stage of this competition. However, the visitors have enjoyed the stronger recent head-to-head record, winning three of the last five meetings, with Cruzeiro claiming one victory and the other match ending level. With the two sides listed first and second in the supplied Copa Libertadores ranking, this fixture brings together two teams with impressive continental numbers and plenty of attacking quality.