CR Flamengo vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
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CR Flamengo vs Fluminense FC — Serie A at Maracana.
- CR Flamengo 34 games · 76 pts (2026/26)
- Fluminense FC 34 games · 57 pts (2026/26)
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 | 34 | 50 |
| 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 | 34 | 40 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Fluminense FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Nov | SE Palmeiras | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Fortaleza EC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | Santos FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | Gremio FBPA | A | 2–3 | L |
| 22 Oct | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | CR Flamengo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | SC Internacional | A | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Nov | CA Boca Juniors | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | EC Bahia | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Oct | CA Mineiro | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Oct | Goiás EC | H | 5–3 | W |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Maracana!
- 5' CR Flamengo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Maracana. Fluminense FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. CR Flamengo and Fluminense FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 22' Fluminense FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 22.
- 27' Leo Pereira has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 32' 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.
- 35' Ganso was booked on 35.
- 40' Fluminense FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' With 1 assists to his name this season, John Kennedy is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fluminense FC.
- 46' The whistle greets Marcelo as he departs to be replaced by Diogo Barbosa.
- 47' Giorgian De Arrascaeta puts CR Flamengo on the lead.
- 48' Magnificent from Giorgian De Arrascaeta! That is 68 goals in 266 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 53' Ayrton Lucas is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fluminense FC so far.
- 58' CR Flamengo are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fluminense FC's shape.
- 63' The deadlock is broken! Yony Gonzalez gets on the scoresheet on 63 minutes.
- 64' Another change for CR Flamengo made on 64 minute. Luiz Araujo leaves to be changed by Bruno Henrique.
- 66' Controversy at the stadium! Erick Pulgar argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 68' Another change for CR Flamengo made on 68 minute. Everton leaves to be changed by Thiago Maia.
- 69' Fresh legs for Fluminense FC! Lele comes on to replace Yony Gonzalez.
- 73' CR Flamengo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gabriel Barbosa is hanging Pedro on the field on 73 minute.
- 74' The crowd applauds Pedro as he leaves the pitch. Gabriel Barbosa steps in for CR Flamengo.
- 77' A change in the Fluminense FC ranks — Ganso exits the field as Alexsander Gomes enters on 77.
- 81' Fluminense FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 86' Supporters expect more eagerness from Samuel Xavier, as he is very good at scoring at Maracana with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for John Kennedy.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
11
Everton ↓ Thiago Maia 68'
-
9
Pedro ↓ Gabriel Barbosa 73'
- 4
- 15
-
31
Luiz Araujo ↓ Bruno Henrique 64'
-
16
Filipe Luis ↓ Ayrton Lucas 73'
- 5
- 20
- 17
- 34
Bench
-
7
Everton Ribeiro ↑ 73'
-
6
Ayrton Lucas ↑ 73'
- 1
- 3
-
8
Thiago Maia ↑ 68'
- 30
- 2
-
27
Bruno Henrique ↑ 64'
-
10
Gabriel Barbosa ↑ 73'
- 25
- 29
- 43
Coach
Tite
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
-
10
Ganso ↓ Alexsander Gomes 77'
-
12
Marcelo ↓ Diogo Barbosa 46'
- 4
-
11
Keno ↓ Yony Gonzalez 46'
- 33
- 7
- 9
- 21
- 8
Bench
- 44
-
40
Diogo Barbosa ↑ 46'
- 29
- 23
-
38
Yony Gonzalez ↑ 46'
- 19
- 22
-
45
Lima ↑ 46'
- 20
-
5
Alexsander Gomes ↑ 77'
- 37
- 99
Coach
Fernando Diniz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pedro | 4 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 4 |
| Paulo Ganso | 2 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 2 |
| Jhon Arias | 2 |
| Fernando Uribe | 2 |
| John Kennedy | 2 |
| Digao | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Flamengo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.71
CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
CR Flamengo or Draw
76%
Draw or Fluminense FC
50%
CR Flamengo or Fluminense FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CR Flamengo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.5%
2 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
5.7%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo
| Handicap | CR Flamengo covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 23% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

