CR Flamengo vs EC Juventude, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CR Flamengo vs EC Juventude — Serie A at Maracana.
- CR Flamengo 21 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
- EC Juventude 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | EC Juventude | H | 6–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Gremio FBPA | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | EC Vitoria | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | SC Internacional | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | EC Vitoria | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Dec | Criciúma EC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr | CR Flamengo | A | 0–6 | L |
| 12 Apr | Ceará SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Botafogo FR | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Mar | EC Vitoria | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Dec | Sao Paulo FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
CR Flamengo
0-15
4/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
2/1
76+
6/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CR Flamengo
| Pedro | 12 G | 5 A |
| Samuel Lino | 5 G | 7 A |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lucas Paqueta | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Maracana. Ninety minutes of football awaits between CR Flamengo and EC Juventude.
- 5' CR Flamengo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' EC Juventude fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 13' What composure from Erick Pulgar! The Chile international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 18' Goal! Gonzalo Plata scores his 13 goal in 505 matches.
- 22' Danilo adds to his 1 season tally! CR Flamengo lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
- 27' The 37-year-old Gilberto has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 32' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 37' Over 37 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 38' The whistle greets Alex Sandro as he departs to be replaced by Ayrton Lucas.
- 43' Matheus Babi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 18 goals in his last 342 appearances.
- 46' The whistle greets Erick Pulgar as he departs to be replaced by Luiz Araujo.
- 51' CR Flamengo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined EC Juventude backline.
- 56' What a moment for Giorgian De Arrascaeta! That strike on 56 puts his side firmly in control.
- 57' Pedro is ready to make an impact after coming on for Michael at the 57 minute mark.
- 60' The crowd applauds Davi Goes as he leaves the pitch. Nata steps in for EC Juventude.
- 65' Gustavo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for EC Juventude tonight.
- 69' Jean Carlos is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luiz Mandaca at the 69 minute mark.
- 71' The Brazil Pedro breaks the deadlock on 71 minutes. 5-0!
- 73' Controversy at the stadium! Wesley argues furiously but the card stands.
- 78' It looks surprising CR Flamengo does not make any changes. Davi Goes has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 80' A change in the CR Flamengo ranks — Gonzalo Plata exits the field as Bruno Henrique enters on 80.
- 81' Against the run of play, Pedro has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 86' Both keepers have barely been tested. CR Flamengo and EC Juventude are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 87' Poor challenge from Gilberto. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- Game over. The scoreline of 6-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 4
- 13
- 29
-
26
Alex Sandro ↓ Ayrton Lucas 38'
-
5
Erick Pulgar ↓ Luiz Araujo 46'
- 8
- 1
-
50
Gonzalo Plata ↓ Bruno Henrique 80'
- 30
- 43
Bench
-
11
Everton ↑ 57'
- 3
-
6
Ayrton Lucas ↑ 38'
-
9
Pedro ↑ 57'
-
7
Luiz Araujo ↑ 46'
- 2
-
27
Bruno Henrique ↑ 80'
- 23
- 18
- 25
- 20
- 52
Coach
Filipe Luis
EC Juventude Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 11
-
17
Matheus Babi ↓ Gilberto 46'
- 2
-
44
Luiz Mandaca ↓ Jean Carlos 69'
- 23
-
3
Adriano Martins ↓ Marcos Paulo 46'
- 1
- 88
-
27
Enmerson Batalla ↓ Enio 46'
- 6
Bench
-
9
Gilberto ↑ 46'
- 93
- 28
- 10
- 4
-
97
Enio ↑ 46'
- 98
-
47
Marcos Paulo ↑ 46'
-
36
Nata ↑ 60'
-
20
Jean Carlos ↑ 69'
- 7
- 12
Coach
Fábio Matias
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pedro | 6 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 3 |
| Matheus Peixoto | 2 |
| Gonzalo Plata | 2 |
| Danilo Luiz da Silva | 1 |
| Jadson | 1 |
| Erick Pulgar | 1 |
| Paulo Henrique | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Flamengo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.47
CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
EC Juventude xG
I would bet for:
CR Flamengo to win 67% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Flamengo win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
CR Flamengo or Draw
86%
Draw or EC Juventude
33%
CR Flamengo or EC Juventude
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Flamengo win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–0 not predicted6 – 0Actual
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.4%
3 – 0
7.9%
1 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
7.5%
4 – 0
4.8%
4 – 1
4.7%
0 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 2
3.7%
1 – 2
3.6%
Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo
| Handicap | CR Flamengo covers | Push | EC Juventude covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 21% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
EC Juventude keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

