Sunday , 16 August 2026

CR Flamengo vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
CR Flamengo
5 – 0
Full Time
Fortaleza EC
Sun 1 Jun 2025 · 21:30 UTC Maracana HT 45' · FT 45'
Alex Sandro 19' Y
Y 67' Jose Welison

Overview

Match Preview

CR Flamengo vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A at Maracana.

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
2025-06-01 CR Flamengo 5–0 Fortaleza EC 2024-11-26 Fortaleza EC 0–0 CR Flamengo 2024-07-11 CR Flamengo 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2023-11-05 Fortaleza EC 0–2 CR Flamengo 2023-07-01 CR Flamengo 2–0 Fortaleza EC

Recent Form

CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jun Fortaleza EC H 5–0 W
25 May SE Palmeiras A 2–0 W
18 May Botafogo FR H 0–0 D
11 May EC Bahia H 1–0 W
04 May Cruzeiro EC A 1–2 L
27 Apr SC Corinthians Paulista H 4–0 W
Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jun CR Flamengo A 0–5 L
25 May Cruzeiro EC H 0–2 L
17 May CR Vasco da Gama A 0–3 L
10 May EC Juventude H 5–0 W
03 May Sao Paulo FC A 0–0 D
26 Apr SC Recife A 0–0 D

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' CR Flamengo have kicked off against Fortaleza EC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. CR Flamengo needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 19' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Alex Sandro.
  • 24' 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.
  • 29' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Juan Vojvoda will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 30' A goal from the Uruguay international Giorgian De Arrascaeta! He fires home on 30 to make it 1-0!
  • 35' CR Flamengo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 40' 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 Everton suffering a number of foals already.
  • 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 48' Evertton has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 48 minutes.
  • 53' Agustin Rossi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 22 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 56' Goal! Luiz Araujo scores his 35 goal in 466 matches.
  • 58' The CR Flamengo bench stirs into life. Giorgian De Arrascaeta is withdrawn and Erick Pulgar gets his opportunity.
  • 59' CR Flamengo ring the changes. Bruno Henrique has done his job and it is now time for Pedro to step up.
  • 64' Tomas Pochettino makes way for Yago Pikachu at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fortaleza EC.
  • 65' The supporters are chanting for Breno Lopes. He replaces Lucca Prior on 65 minute.
  • 67' Jose Welison has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 67.
  • 71' Magnificent from Michael! That is 31 goals in 152 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 74' Against the run of play, Luiz Araujo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 78' The CR Flamengo manager makes a substitution. Luiz Araujo departs to be replaced by Juninho.
  • 79' Gaston Avila is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eros Mancuso at the 79 minute mark.
  • 83' A tactical swap from CR Flamengo — Matias Vina on, Alex Sandro off on 83 minutes.
  • 88' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • CR Flamengo celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

CR Flamengo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Filipe Luis

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Vojvoda

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2025-06-01 CR Flamengo 5–0 Fortaleza EC 2024-11-26 Fortaleza EC 0–0 CR Flamengo 2024-07-11 CR Flamengo 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2023-11-05 Fortaleza EC 0–2 CR Flamengo 2023-07-01 CR Flamengo 2–0 Fortaleza EC

CR Flamengo Form

2025-06-01 CR Flamengo 5–0 Fortaleza EC W 2025-05-25 SE Palmeiras 0–2 CR Flamengo W 2025-05-18 CR Flamengo 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2025-05-11 CR Flamengo 1–0 EC Bahia W 2025-05-04 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 CR Flamengo L 2025-04-27 CR Flamengo 4–0 SC Corinthians Paulista W

Fortaleza EC Form

2025-06-01 CR Flamengo 5–0 Fortaleza EC L 2025-05-25 Fortaleza EC 0–2 Cruzeiro EC L 2025-05-17 CR Vasco da Gama 3–0 Fortaleza EC L 2025-05-10 Fortaleza EC 5–0 EC Juventude W 2025-05-03 Sao Paulo FC 0–0 Fortaleza EC D 2025-04-26 SC Recife 0–0 Fortaleza EC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.89 CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61 Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for: CR Flamengo to win 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Flamengo65% Draw22% Fortaleza EC13%
Actual: CR Flamengo win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: No — clean sheet

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
87%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
35%
CR Flamengo or Fortaleza EC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CR Flamengo46% Draw45% Fortaleza EC9%
Actual: CR Flamengo win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–0 not predicted
5 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15%
2 – 0
14.3%
0 – 0
10.1%
1 – 1
10.1%
3 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.6%
3 – 1
5.5%
4 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
4.1%
1 – 2
2.7%
4 – 1
2.7%
2 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo

Handicap CR Flamengo covers Push Fortaleza EC covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 21% 59%
-1.5 41% — 59%
-1 41% 26% 33%
-0.5 67% — 33%
+0.5 90% — 10%
+1 90% 7% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
55% ✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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