CR Flamengo vs Santos FC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CR Flamengo vs Santos FC — Serie A at Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho.
- CR Flamengo 21 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
- Santos FC 21 games · 22 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Victor Imazu
- Referee Rafael Trombeta
- Referee Paulo Roberto Alves Junior
- Referee Pathrice Wallace Correa Maia
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 | 23 | 34 |
| 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 | 22 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec | Santos FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | Botafogo FR | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | Coritiba FBC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Nov | AC Goianiense | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | CA Mineiro | A | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec | CR Flamengo | A | 1–4 | L |
| 05 Dec | SE Palmeiras | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Nov | SC Recife | H | 4–2 | W |
| 21 Nov | CA Paranaense | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Nov | SC Internacional | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Nov | RB Bragantino | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| CR Flamengo | Santos FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #17 |
| 42 | Points | 22 |
| 21 | Played | 21 |
| 12 / 6 / 3 | W / D / L | 5 / 7 / 9 |
| 39 | Scored | 29 |
| 18 | Conceded | 35 |
| +21 | GD | -6 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.05 |
| 57% | Win % | 24% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
24%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
CR Flamengo are 2nd (42 pts). Santos FC are 17th (22 pts).
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
Santos FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/2
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/4
76+
3/4
■ 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 |
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Neymar | 6 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 4 G | 1 A |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. CR Flamengo host Santos FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Brazil international Lucas Lourenco has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' Wagner is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CR Flamengo so far.
- 15' Jean Mota is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for CR Flamengo tonight.
- 20' Santos FC have won 356 goals from 286 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' Bruninho has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 40' Santos FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 42' The Brazil Gerson breaks the deadlock on 42 minutes. 1-0!
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Marcos Leonardo Almeida argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' The whistle greets Tailson as he departs to be replaced by Felipe Jonatan.
- 50' Goal! Gabriel Barbosa scores his 123 goal in 286 matches.
- 55' It looks like no one’s ball. Santos FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 58' Filipe Luis makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and CR Flamengo are in front.
- 60' The whistle greets Jean Mota as he departs to be replaced by Lucas Lourenco.
- 61' Lucas Lourenco is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jean Mota at the 61 minute mark.
- 66' Santos FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 68' Santos FC make a change. Alison trudges off to be replaced by Bruninho on 68 minutes.
- 69' It is a substitution in Santos FC team. Alison is replaced by Bruninho on 69 minute.
- 71' Gabriel Barbosa is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 3 goals this season for the .
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Joao Gomes on 74 minutes.
- 75' Brilliant from the ! Bruninho makes it 4-1 with a superb finish on 75.
- 80' CR Flamengo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Santos FC backline.
- 81' It’s a booking for CR Flamengo player. Filipe Luis gets a Yellow card.
- 82' It is a substitution in CR Flamengo team. Bruno Henrique is replaced by Vitinho on 82 minute.
- 87' Wagner makes way for Angelo Borges at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Santos FC.
- 88' Time for substitution for CR Flamengo. Everton Ribeiro is replaced by Michael.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from CR Flamengo to claim maximum points.
Lineups
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 14
- 1
-
7
Everton Ribeiro ↓ Michael 88'
- 3
- 16
- 8
-
27
Bruno Henrique ↓ Vitinho 82'
-
9
Gabriel Barbosa ↓ Pedro Rocha 88'
- 31
- 35
Bench
- 37
- 26
- 6
-
11
Vitinho ↑ 82'
-
21
Pedro ↑ 61'
- 4
- 45
-
32
Pedro Rocha ↑ 88'
-
40
Joao Pedro Pepe ↑ 82'
-
19
Michael ↑ 88'
- 34
- 43
Coach
Rogério Ceni
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 34
- 2
-
41
Jean Mota ↓ Lucas Lourenco 60'
- 5
- 44
-
39
Tailson ↓ Felipe Jonatan 46'
- 38
-
42
Wagner ↓ Angelo Borges 87'
- 36
- 30
Bench
- 14
-
3
Felipe Jonatan ↑ 46'
- 31
-
25
Guilherme Nunes ↑ 68'
-
37
Lucas Lourenco ↑ 60'
- 45
- 43
- 6
-
27
Angelo Borges ↑ 87'
-
19
Bruninho ↑ 68'
Coach
Cuca
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Barbosa | 10 |
| Pedro | 5 |
| Marinho | 2 |
| Carlos Sanchez | 2 |
| Lautaro Diaz | 2 |
| Everton Ribeiro | 2 |
| Everton | 1 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Flamengo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.46
CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Santos FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 66% + CR Flamengo to win 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Flamengo win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
CR Flamengo or Draw
85%
Draw or Santos FC
35%
CR Flamengo or Santos FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Flamengo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.5%
3 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7.5%
4 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
3.8%
1 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo
| Handicap | CR Flamengo covers | Push | Santos FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 21% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.