CR Flamengo vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CR Flamengo vs Fluminense FC — Serie A .
- CR Flamengo 21 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
- Fluminense FC 23 games · 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul | Fluminense FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jul | Cuiaba EC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Jun | EC Juventude | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Jun | Fortaleza EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jun | RB Bragantino | H | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Jun | America FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul | CR Flamengo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Jun | CA Paranaense | H | 1–4 | L |
| 27 Jun | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Jun | AC Goianiense | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jun | Fortaleza EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Jun | Santos FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| CR Flamengo | Fluminense FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #4 |
| 42 | Points | 38 |
| 21 | Played | 23 |
| 12 / 6 / 3 | W / D / L | 10 / 8 / 5 |
| 39 | Scored | 34 |
| 18 | Conceded | 28 |
| +21 | GD | +6 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.65 |
| 57% | Win % | 43% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
CR Flamengo are 2nd (42 pts). Fluminense FC are 4th (38 pts).
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
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
9/5
■ 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 |
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 4 G | 2 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 3 G | 4 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 3 G | 2 A |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for CR Flamengo to score. At the same time, Fluminense FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' Gustavo Henrique is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fluminense FC tonight.
- 15' CR Flamengo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fluminense FC backline.
- 20' Brazil international Samuel Xavier has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 24' Joao Gomes was booked on 24.
- 26' Nino was booked on 26.
- 27' A moment of madness from Vitinho on 27 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
- 28' The referee shows CR Flamengo player a Yellow card on 28.
- 33' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 38' CR Flamengo looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Pedro scoring 2 goals.
- 43' It is a cagey affair so far. CR Flamengo in their trying to find a way past Fluminense FC's compact .
- 48' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with CR Flamengo winning 100% of all matches.
- 53' Fluminense FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 58' Over 58 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 63' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 67' Time for substitution for Fluminense FC. Juan Cazares is replaced by Nene.
- 71' Thiago Maia is ready to make an impact after coming on for Vitinho at the 71 minute mark.
- 76' It looks like no one’s ball. CR Flamengo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 79' Time for substitution for CR Flamengo. Michael is replaced by Max Alves.
- 80' The CR Flamengo bench stirs into life. Michael is withdrawn and Max Alves gets his opportunity.
- 85' Fluminense FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 86' A tactical swap from Fluminense FC — Kayky on, Gabriel Teixeira off on 86 minutes.
- 87' Kayky is replacing Gabriel Teixeira for the Fluminense FC side.
- 0-1 the final result. CR Flamengo will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
-
11
Vitinho ↓ Thiago Maia 71'
- 21
- 3
- 16
- 2
- 27
- 19
- 34
-
35
Joao Gomes ↓ Rodrigo Muniz 71'
Bench
- 22
- 20
- 6
- 4
-
8
Thiago Maia ↑ 71'
- 30
- 17
- 36
-
43
Rodrigo Muniz ↑ 71'
- 45
-
31
Max Alves ↑ 79'
- 48
Coach
Rogério Ceni
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 9
- 20
- 2
-
11
Juan Cazares ↓ Nene 67'
- 1
-
70
Caio Paulista ↓ Luiz Henrique 71'
- 33
-
38
Matheus Martinelli ↓ Andre 86'
-
39
Gabriel Teixeira ↓ Kayky 86'
Bench
- 44
- 5
-
77
Nene ↑ 67'
- 14
- 27
-
7
Lucca ↑ 67'
- 31
-
35
Andre ↑ 86'
-
34
Luiz Henrique ↑ 71'
-
37
Kayky ↑ 86'
- 10
- 26
Coach
Roger Machado
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pedro | 4 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 4 |
| Fernando Uribe | 2 |
| John Kennedy | 2 |
| Paulo Ganso | 2 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 2 |
| Jhon Arias | 2 |
| Yony Gonzalez | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Flamengo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.5
CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Fluminense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
CR Flamengo or Draw
74%
Draw or Fluminense FC
54%
CR Flamengo or Fluminense FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
12%
0 – 0
10.8%
2 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo
| Handicap | CR Flamengo covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 23% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

