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Flamengo and Cruzeiro are fighting at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã), in a meeting for this phase of the Copa Libertadores (Eighth finals). The history of direct matches played in this stadium favors the home team, who in the last 5 games won 3 and drew 2. However, in the last confrontation in this stadium, for the Cup of Brazil, 08-09-2017, the game ended in a draw for (1-1). The goals of the game were marked by Lucas Paqueta (76 ') for Flamengo and G. De Arrascaeta (84') for Cruzeiro. In this meeting, the home factor could play a decisive role, as Cruzeiro has shown differences in performance in its games at home and as a visitor.

Analysis of Flamengo

The home team reach this phase of the Copa Libertadores (Round of 16) after finishing the group stage in the 2nd position of Group 4, with 10 points earned. This is a team that maintains the income when it plays outside its stadium, because in the last 30 games it registers 6 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses as a visitor; against 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in his stadium. The team arrive at this meeting after a defeat away with Grêmio by (2-0). In the last 10 home games for all competitions, Flamengo won 7, drew 2 and lost 1.

For this competition, you have not lost for 6 games. In 15 games, he has never been able to get his mark back in the four games in which he suffered the first goal. There have been 1 period in the last 20 home games for all competitions: they suffered 3 of their 8 goals in the minutes (31'-45 ').

Despite coming from defeat in his last commitment by the Brazilian away from home to Grêmio by 2-0, he still occupies the second position currently in the standings. It is worth noting that playing in front of its supporters has been very efficient for its competitions, that is, Brasileirão, Libertadores and Copa do Brasil, where in this context it won the majority and at the same time has been a difficult team to overcome. It is also worth mentioning that Flamengo by the Brazilian has the second best offensive performance and also the second defensive system less beaten, thus making the best course at home. The highlight of this squad is the midfielder Lucas Paquetá with five goals for the Brazilian. For Libertadores, we highlight Éverton Ribeiro and Henrique Dourado, each with two goals scored.

Cruise Review

The visiting team obtained access to this phase of the Copa Libertadores (Round of 16) after the first place they won in Group 5, with a total of 11 points. This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in his stadium. The team arrives at this meeting after a draw with Vitória (1-1). In the last 10 matches played for all competitions, Cruzeiro has won 5, drawn 2 and lost 3. In their away games there is a tendency towards few goals, since 13 of their last 32 matches ended with Less than 1.5 goals and 22 in 32 finished with Under 2.5 goals. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 8 times and only managed 2 rounds.

Despite being underplayed by the Brazilian, he arrives for this game by adding two games without defeats, that is, the penultimate one for the Brazilian Cup, where he beat Santos 1-0 in the first quarter-final clash and his last commitment tied away from home in 1-1 against Vitória by Brasileiro. It is worth noting that playing away from its fans has not been so efficient in terms of victories, because in front of their competitions, has encountered greater difficulties for the Brazilian and also for the Libertadores away from home.

Already for the Copa do Brasil, he has won his two commitments away from home. It is also worth mentioning that Cruzeiro by Brasileiro presents the third worst offensive course, however, and at the same time, the fourth best defense. Already the highlight of this squad is the Arrascaeta midfielder with three goals by the Brazilian. For the Libertadores Sassá and Thiago Neves stand out, each with four goals scored.