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Flamengo predicted lineup vs Cruzeiro1 UNAVAILABLE

Flamengo are without Sandro at home to Cruzeiro in the Libertadores, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 44 official matches is: Rossi in goal, a back four of Pereira, Ortiz, Royal and Sandro, and Pedro leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

1. GKRossi
2. DEFPereira
3. DEFOrtiz
4. DEFRoyal
5. DEFSandroOut
6. MIDLino
7. MIDAraújo
8. MIDCarrascal
9. MIDJorginho
10. MIDPulgar
11. FWDPedro

Team news

• Unavailable: Sandro (Out).
• Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 28 of the last 30 matches.
• Based on starts across 44 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Flamengo, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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What is Flamengo's expected lineup?

Flamengo are without Sandro at home to Cruzeiro in the Libertadores, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 44 official matches is: Rossi in goal, a back four of Pereira, Ortiz, Royal and Sandro, and Pedro leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Rossi, Pereira, Ortiz, Royal, Sandro (out), Lino, Araújo, Carrascal, Jorginho, Pulgar, Pedro.

Who started Flamengo's last match?

Flamengo's starting XI on 16 Aug 2026 in the Brasileirão Série A (4-2-3-1): Agustín Rossi, Guillermo Varela, Danilo, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas, Erick Pulgar, Lucas Paquetá, Luiz Araújo, Jorge Carrascal, Gonzalo Plata, Pedro Guilherme.

What was Flamengo's last result?

Flamengo beat Mirassol 5–1 on 16 Aug 2026.

When did Flamengo last win?

Flamengo last won on 16 Aug 2026, beating Mirassol 5–1.

Who takes penalties for Flamengo?

Jorginho has taken the most penalties for Flamengo this season, scoring 2 of 2.

Who has made the most starts for Flamengo this season?

Agustín Rossi leads with 35 starts for Flamengo across all competitions this season.

What formation does Flamengo use most often?

Flamengo have used a 4-2-3-1 in 35 of their 39 matches this season.

Which Flamengo goalkeeper has started the most this season?

A. Rossi has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Flamengo this season, starting 35 matches.

Which Flamengo defender has started the most this season?

Leo Pereira has made the most starts as defender for Flamengo this season, starting 30 matches.

Which Flamengo midfielder has started the most this season?

Samuel Lino has made the most starts as midfielder for Flamengo this season, starting 27 matches.

Which Flamengo forward has started the most this season?

Pedro has made the most starts as forward for Flamengo this season, starting 29 matches.