CR Flamengo vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CR Flamengo vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho.
- CR Flamengo 17 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Flavio Rodrigues De Souza
- Referee Alex Ang Ribeiro
- Referee Marcelo Carvalho Van Gasse
- Referee
9 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 7.8 goals/game
🟥 3 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep | Fortaleza EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Sep | EC Bahia | A | 5–3 | W |
| 30 Aug | Santos FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | Botafogo FR | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | Grêmio FBPA | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Aug | Coritiba FBC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep | CR Flamengo | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | Ceará SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Aug | RB Bragantino | H | 3–0 | W |
| 27 Aug | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | Goiás EC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Aug | Botafogo FR | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
CR Flamengo
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
2/–
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CR Flamengo
| Pedro | 10 G | 4 A |
| Samuel Lino | 4 G | 6 A |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lucas Paqueta | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho. Ninety minutes of football awaits between CR Flamengo and Fortaleza EC.
- 2' Controversy at the stadium! Everton Ribeiro argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 6' Goal! Everton Ribeiro scores his 34 goal in 382 matches.
- 11' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CR Flamengo and Fortaleza EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 14' A goal from the Brazil international Juninho! He fires home on 14 to make it 1-1!
- 19' It is a cagey affair so far. CR Flamengo in their trying to find a way past Fortaleza EC's compact .
- 24' 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.
- 29' Ronald needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 34' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 36' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Wellington Paulista is hanging Ederson on the field on 36 minute.
- 41' Fortaleza EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' Another change for CR Flamengo made on 46 minute. Pedro leaves to be changed by Gabriel Barbosa.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' Fortaleza EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' Mariano Vazquez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 266 appearances.
- 62' A moment of madness from Carlinhos on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Fortaleza EC will be frustrated.
- 67' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 72' CR Flamengo ring the changes. Michael has done his job and it is now time for Lincoln to step up.
- 74' The Fortaleza EC manager makes a substitution. Ronald departs to be replaced by Felipe.
- 78' Another substitution for CR Flamengo to replace Gerson by Diego on 78 minute.
- 83' Another substitution for Fortaleza EC to replace Osvaldo by Franco Fragapane on 83 minute.
- 84' The crowd applauds David as he leaves the pitch. Mariano Vazquez steps in for Fortaleza EC.
- 87' Gabriel Barbosa makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and CR Flamengo are in front.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
Lineups
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
-
44
Mauricio Isla ↓ Matheuzinho 72'
- 14
- 22
- 5
- 7
-
21
Pedro ↓ Gabriel Barbosa 46'
- 3
- 16
- 8
- 2
- 19
Bench
- 26
-
10
Diego ↑ 78'
- 6
-
29
Lincoln ↑ 72'
- 11
- 4
- 33
- 45
-
9
Gabriel Barbosa ↑ 46'
-
32
Pedro Rocha ↑ 78'
- 36
-
34
Matheuzinho ↑ 72'
Coach
Domenec Torrent
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
David ↓ Mariano Vazquez 84'
- 5
- 25
- 6
- 12
- 13
-
91
Ederson ↓ Wellington Paulista 36'
- 3
- 28
-
11
Osvaldo ↓ Franco Fragapane 83'
- 14
Bench
-
9
Wellington Paulista ↑ 36'
-
7
Franco Fragapane ↑ 83'
- 23
- 4
- 44
-
15
Felipe ↑ 74'
- 30
- 8
-
20
Romarinho ↑ 46'
-
32
Mariano Vazquez ↑ 84'
- 29
- 87
Coach
Rogério Ceni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Barbosa | 7 |
| Pedro | 4 |
| Michael | 4 |
| Pedro Rocha | 3 |
| Luiz Araujo | 3 |
| Bruno Henrique | 3 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 2 |
| Everton Ribeiro | 2 |
Head to Head
CR Flamengo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.49
CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Flamengo win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
CR Flamengo or Draw
78%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
48%
CR Flamengo or Fortaleza EC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 0
10.4%
2 – 0
9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo
| Handicap | CR Flamengo covers | Push | Fortaleza EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 23% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.