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CR Flamengo vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2021
CR Flamengo
2 – 1
Full Time
Fortaleza EC
Wed 23 Jun 2021 · 22:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Joao Gomes 73' Y
Y 81' David

Overview

Match Preview

CR Flamengo vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A .

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

8
2
4
CR Flamengo 14 games · Avg 2.5 goals Fortaleza EC
Last 5 meetings
2021-06-23 CR Flamengo 2–1 Fortaleza EC 2020-12-26 Fortaleza EC 0–0 CR Flamengo 2020-09-05 CR Flamengo 2–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-10-16 Fortaleza EC 1–2 CR Flamengo 2019-06-01 CR Flamengo 2–0 Fortaleza EC

Recent Form

CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jun Fortaleza EC H 2–1 W
20 Jun RB Bragantino H 2–3 L
13 Jun America FC H 2–0 W
30 May SE Palmeiras H 1–0 W
26 Feb Sao Paulo FC A 1–2 L
21 Feb SC Internacional H 2–1 W
Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jun CR Flamengo A 1–2 L
20 Jun Fluminense FC H 1–1 D
17 Jun AC Goianiense A 0–0 D
13 Jun SC Recife H 1–0 W
06 Jun SC Internacional H 5–1 W
30 May CA Mineiro A 2–1 W

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season

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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between CR Flamengo and Fortaleza EC.
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' CR Flamengo 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.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fortaleza EC that had 266 games and scored 352 goals.
  • 21' What a strike from Bruno Henrique! The score is 1-0.
  • 22' A goal from the Brazil international Bruno Henrique! He fires home on 22 to make it 2-0!
  • 27' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CR Flamengo and Fortaleza EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 32' Fortaleza EC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 37' CR Flamengo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 42' Marcelo Conceicao is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CR Flamengo tonight.
  • 43' Bruno Henrique does the damage! The net is bulging and CR Flamengo surge ahead!
  • 46' Fortaleza EC ring the changes. Matheus has done his job and it is now time for Romarinho to step up.
  • 46' GOAL! David scores on 46.
  • 51' Fortaleza EC is showing some good football. However, Fortaleza EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CR Flamengo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 61' Fortaleza EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 66' The supporters are chanting for Rodrigo Muniz. He replaces Pedro on 66 minute.
  • 67' Joao Gomes gets the nod from CR Flamengo. He replaces Vitinho and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 72' A tactical swap from Fortaleza EC — Robson on, Wellington Paulista off on 72 minutes.
  • 73' Joao Gomes picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 78' Vitinho has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 81' The referee calls foul for David. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 82' It is a substitution in CR Flamengo team. Filipe Luis is replaced by Rene on 82 minute.
  • 83' Fresh legs for Fortaleza EC! Igor Torres comes on to replace David.
  • 88' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 90' The CR Flamengo manager makes a substitution. Diego departs to be replaced by Hugo Moura.
  • The final score is 2-1.

Lineups

CR Flamengo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogério Ceni

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gabriel Barbosa 7
Pedro 4
Michael 4
Bruno Henrique 3
Pedro Rocha 3
Luiz Araujo 3
Giorgian De Arrascaeta 2
Everton Ribeiro 2

Head to Head

2021-06-23 CR Flamengo 2–1 Fortaleza EC 2020-12-26 Fortaleza EC 0–0 CR Flamengo 2020-09-05 CR Flamengo 2–1 Fortaleza EC 2019-10-16 Fortaleza EC 1–2 CR Flamengo 2019-06-01 CR Flamengo 2–0 Fortaleza EC

CR Flamengo Form

2021-06-23 CR Flamengo 2–1 Fortaleza EC W 2021-06-20 CR Flamengo 2–3 RB Bragantino L 2021-06-13 CR Flamengo 2–0 America FC W 2021-05-30 CR Flamengo 1–0 SE Palmeiras W 2021-02-26 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 CR Flamengo L 2021-02-21 CR Flamengo 2–1 SC Internacional W

Fortaleza EC Form

2021-06-23 CR Flamengo 2–1 Fortaleza EC L 2021-06-20 Fortaleza EC 1–1 Fluminense FC D 2021-06-17 AC Goianiense 0–0 Fortaleza EC D 2021-06-13 Fortaleza EC 1–0 SC Recife W 2021-06-06 Fortaleza EC 5–1 SC Internacional W 2021-05-30 CA Mineiro 1–2 Fortaleza EC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.44 CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96 Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Flamengo50% Draw27% Fortaleza EC23%
Actual: CR Flamengo win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

CR Flamengo or Draw
77%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
50%
CR Flamengo or Fortaleza EC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CR Flamengo32% Draw49% Fortaleza EC19%
Actual: CR Flamengo win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
12%
0 – 0
11.2%
2 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 0
4.3%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.1%

Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo

Handicap CR Flamengo covers Push Fortaleza EC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 23% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+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
39% ✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.