CR Flamengo vs SE Palmeiras, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CR Flamengo vs SE Palmeiras — Serie A at Maracana.
- CR Flamengo 17 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
- SE Palmeiras 18 games · 41 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–3 | L |
| 17 May | CA Paranaense | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 May | Grêmio FBPA | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 May | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Apr | CA Mineiro | A | 4–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | EC Bahia | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | CR Flamengo | A | 3–0 | W |
| 17 May | Cruzeiro EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 May | Clube do Remo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 May | Santos FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Apr | RB Bragantino | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | CA Paranaense | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| CR Flamengo | SE Palmeiras | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #1 |
| 34 | Points | 41 |
| 17 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 4 / 3 | W / D / L | 12 / 5 / 1 |
| 31 | Scored | 30 |
| 16 | Conceded | 13 |
| +15 | GD | +17 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 2.28 |
| 59% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
39%
Clean Sheets
SE Palmeiras this season
SE Palmeiras this season
CR Flamengo are 2nd (34 pts). SE Palmeiras are 1st (41 pts).
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
SE Palmeiras
0-15
1/2
16-30
3/1
31-45
3/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/–
76+
1/–
■ 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 |
SE Palmeiras
| Jose Manuel Lopez | 6 G | 3 A |
| Allan | 4 G | 2 A |
| Gustavo Gomez | 3 G | |
| Jhon Arias | 3 G | |
| Vitor Roque | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. CR Flamengo kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Emiliano Martinez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' CR Flamengo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SE Palmeiras backline.
- 15' Agustin Rossi needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 20' Jose Manuel Lopez is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SE Palmeiras so far.
- 21' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jorge Carrascal on 21.
- 26' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with SE Palmeiras winning 100% of all matches.
- 29' It’s a booking for CR Flamengo player. Lucas Paqueta gets a card.
- 32' Andreas Pereira has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 32.
- 37' CR Flamengo are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against SE Palmeiras's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 38' What a moment for Jose Manuel Lopez! That strike on 38 puts his side firmly in control.
- 40' Jose Manuel Lopez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 40.
- 45' Agustin Giay, a Argentina defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 50' CR Flamengo currently sit 2 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 55' CR Flamengo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 57' The Brazil Allan breaks the deadlock on 57 minutes. 0-2!
- 61' SE Palmeiras player sees a card in front of him.
- 65' The referee shows CR Flamengo player a card on 65.
- 70' CR Flamengo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 72' Controversy at the stadium! Carlos Miguel argues furiously but the card stands.
- 77' CR Flamengo is showing some good football. However, CR Flamengo are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 82' SE Palmeiras looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Allan scoring 1 goals.
- 87' That is a card for SE Palmeiras. Agustin Giay will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' A moment of madness from Nicolas de la Cruz on 90 minutes earns him a card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
- CR Flamengo will have plenty to reflect on. SE Palmeiras were simply the better side today.
Lineups
CR Flamengo Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 20
- 3
- 9
- 4
- 21
- 26
- 2
- 1
- 15
- 16
- 52
Bench
- 22
- 6
- 42
- 7
- 8
- 5
- 27
- 19
- 44
- 18
- 49
- 64
Coach
Leonardo Jardim
SE Palmeiras Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 15
- 8
- 1
- 17
- 42
- 26
- 11
- 32
- 4
- 40
- 56
Bench
- 7
- 30
- 10
- 14
- 12
- 18
- 31
- 37
- 48
- 6
- 45
- 50
Coach
Abel Ferreira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 7 |
| Pedro | 6 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 5 |
| Michael | 2 |
| Raphael Veiga | 2 |
| Dudu | 2 |
| Matheus Fernandes | 1 |
| Paulinho | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Flamengo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.03
CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
SE Palmeiras xG
I would bet for:
SE Palmeiras or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: SE Palmeiras win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
CR Flamengo or Draw
59%
Draw or SE Palmeiras
71%
CR Flamengo or SE Palmeiras
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SE Palmeiras win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
11.2%
0 – 0
10.7%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
4.5%
2 – 0
4.4%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo
| Handicap | CR Flamengo covers | Push | SE Palmeiras covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 22% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
SE Palmeiras keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

