CR Flamengo vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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CR Flamengo vs Fluminense FC — Serie A at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho.
- CR Flamengo 34 games · 76 pts (2026/26)
- Fluminense FC 34 games · 57 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Lucio Beiersdorf Flor
- Referee Leandro Pedro Vuaden
- Referee Jorge Eduardo Bernardi
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 35 | 51 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 35 | 41 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan | Fluminense FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Dec | EC Bahia | H | 4–3 | W |
| 13 Dec | Santos FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | Botafogo FR | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | Coritiba FBC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jan | CR Flamengo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Dec | São Paulo FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Dec | AC Goianiense | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Dec | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Dec | CA Paranaense | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | RB Bragantino | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| CR Flamengo | Fluminense FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #4 |
| 76 | Points | 57 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 23 / 7 / 4 | W / D / L | 16 / 9 / 9 |
| 71 | Scored | 55 |
| 29 | Conceded | 42 |
| +42 | GD | +13 |
| 2.24 | PPG | 1.68 |
| 68% | Win % | 47% |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
CR Flamengo are 1st (76 pts). Fluminense FC are 4th (57 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CR Flamengo
0-15
8/3
16-30
6/2
31-45
9/2
46-60
8/5
61-75
9/2
76+
12/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fluminense FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
6/1
31-45
6/5
46-60
4/9
61-75
5/6
76+
18/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CR Flamengo
| Pedro | 20 G | 7 A |
| Samuel Lino | 12 G | 9 A |
| Jorge Carrascal | 7 G | 9 A |
| Lucas Paqueta | 7 G | 1 A |
| Gonzalo Plata | 4 G | 3 A |
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Hulk | 7 G | 6 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 7 G | 2 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 6 G | 5 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 6 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and CR Flamengo launch into their encounter with Fluminense FC.
- 5' The 43-year-old Fred has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Matheus Martinelli has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 6 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Rodrigo Caio has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 384 appearances.
- 20' Fluminense FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Wellington Silva is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fluminense FC so far.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CR Flamengo needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' Fluminense FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' What a moment for Giorgian De Arrascaeta! That strike on 40 puts his side firmly in control.
- 45' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with CR Flamengo winning 100% of all matches.
- 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 55' Luccas Claro has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 55 minutes.
- 60' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 63' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lucas Felipe Calegari on 63 minutes.
- 66' The whistle greets Fred as he departs to be replaced by Felippe Cardoso.
- 70' Another substitution for CR Flamengo to replace Natan by Diego on 70 minute.
- 72' Fluminense FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lucca is hanging Wellington Silva on the field on 72 minute.
- 74' Bruno Henrique has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 74.
- 79' Controversy at the stadium! Yago Felipe argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 84' It is a substitution in Fluminense FC team. Michel Araujo is replaced by Caio Paulista on 84 minute.
- 88' A tactical swap from CR Flamengo — Rodrigo Muniz on, Everton Ribeiro off on 88 minutes.
- 90' Joao Pedro Pepe gets the nod from CR Flamengo. He replaces Gerson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ganso on 90 minutes.
- Fluminense FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 14
- 5
- 7
- 3
- 16
-
8
Gerson ↓ Joao Pedro Pepe 90'
- 45
- 27
-
9
Gabriel Barbosa ↓ Pedro 70'
- 31
Bench
- 22
- 37
-
10
Diego ↑ 70'
- 6
-
21
Pedro ↑ 70'
- 2
-
40
Joao Pedro Pepe ↑ 90'
- 19
- 13
- 34
- 35
-
43
Rodrigo Muniz ↑ 88'
Coach
Rogério Ceni
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
9
Fred C ↓ Felippe Cardoso 66'
- 20
- 3
- 1
-
25
Hudson ↓ Matheus Martinelli 84'
- 14
-
17
Wellington Silva ↓ Lucca 72'
- 5
- 31
-
15
Michel Araujo ↓ Caio Paulista 84'
Bench
- 6
- 13
-
70
Caio Paulista ↑ 84'
- 10
- 21
- 27
-
19
Felippe Cardoso ↑ 66'
-
7
Lucca ↑ 72'
- 11
- 30
- 35
-
38
Matheus Martinelli ↑ 84'
Coach
Marcão
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Barbosa | 4 |
| Pedro | 4 |
| Fernando Uribe | 2 |
| John Kennedy | 2 |
| Paulo Ganso | 2 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 2 |
| Jhon Arias | 2 |
| Felipe Vizeu | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Flamengo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.09
CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Fluminense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
CR Flamengo or Draw
78%
Draw or Fluminense FC
45%
CR Flamengo or Fluminense FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Flamengo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.6%
1 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
5.8%
0 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
3.8%
3 – 2
3.8%
4 – 1
3.5%
Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo
| Handicap | CR Flamengo covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 18% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 22% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

