CR Flamengo vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | Fluminense FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Sep | Goiás EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Sep | Ceará SC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Aug | Botafogo FR | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | SE Palmeiras | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Aug | CA Paranaense | H | 5–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | CR Flamengo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Sep | Fortaleza EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Sep | CA Paranaense | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Aug | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | Coritiba FBC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 14 Aug | SC Internacional | A | 0–3 | L |
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' Temperatures are rising at as CR Flamengo face off against Fluminense FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Matheus Martinelli is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CR Flamengo.
- 6' The referee shows Fluminense FC player a Yellow card on 6.
- 11' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 16' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 21' Fluminense FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 26' Filipe Luis needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 31' Brazil international Pedro has been a key figure this campaign — 8 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 36' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for David Luiz suffering a number of foals already.
- 41' It looks like no one’s ball. Fluminense FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 44' Paulo Ganso doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 45' What a moment for Paulo Ganso! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 50' CR Flamengo have won 600 goals from 385 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 55' CR Flamengo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 60' Fluminense FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 65' The home supporters are growing impatient. CR Flamengo must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 67' Controversy at the stadium! Fabio argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Nathan. He replaces Matheus Martins on 67 minute.
- 68' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gabriel Barbosa on 68 minutes.
- 72' Joao Gomes makes way for Arturo Vidal at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Flamengo.
- 76' Magnificent from Nathan! That is 11 goals in 475 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nathan.
- 81' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Samuel Xavier on 81 minutes.
- 83' Goal! Gabriel Barbosa scores his 123 goal in 286 matches.
- 84' Viktor Hugo is replacing Thiago Maia for the CR Flamengo side.
- 86' It’s gonna be a Red card for Marinho.
- 87' Marinho picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Everton.
- 90' Fresh legs for Fluminense FC! Willian comes on to replace German Cano.
- Another three points for Fluminense FC.
Lineups
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
22
Rodinei ↓ Matheus Franca 90'
-
7
Everton Ribeiro ↓ Marinho 84'
- 21
- 4
- 23
-
8
Thiago Maia ↓ Viktor Hugo 84'
- 16
- 9
-
35
Joao Gomes ↓ Arturo Vidal 72'
- 20
Bench
-
11
Everton ↑ 72'
-
31
Marinho ↑ 84'
- 1
- 10
- 15
- 30
-
32
Arturo Vidal ↑ 72'
- 5
- 2
- 34
-
42
Matheus Franca ↑ 90'
-
29
Viktor Hugo ↑ 84'
Coach
Mario Jorge
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 2
- 70
- 33
-
14
German Cano ↓ Willian 90'
- 7
- 38
-
10
Paulo Ganso ↓ Yago Felipe 90'
- 26
-
37
Matheus Martins ↓ Nathan 67'
-
21
Jhon Arias ↓ Cristiano 90'
Bench
- 44
-
20
Yago Felipe ↑ 90'
- 16
-
13
Nathan ↑ 67'
- 1
- 5
-
52
Felipe Melo ↑ 84'
-
17
Willian ↑ 90'
-
15
Cristiano ↑ 90'
- 31
- 6
- 11
Coach
Fernando Diniz
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 |
| Rene | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Flamengo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.74
CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
CR Flamengo or Fluminense FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Fluminense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
CR Flamengo or Draw
72%
Draw or Fluminense FC
55%
CR Flamengo or Fluminense FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fluminense FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.5%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo
| Handicap | CR Flamengo covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 22% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

