CR Flamengo vs Santos FC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CR Flamengo vs Santos FC — Serie A at Maracana.
- CR Flamengo 17 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
- Santos FC 18 games · 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Santos FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Nov | SC Recife | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Oct | SE Palmeiras | H | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Oct | Botafogo FR | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | CR Flamengo | A | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Nov | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Nov | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | Botafogo FR | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Oct | EC Vitoria | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Oct | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| CR Flamengo | Santos FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #15 |
| 34 | Points | 21 |
| 17 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 4 / 3 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| 31 | Scored | 26 |
| 16 | Conceded | 29 |
| +15 | GD | -3 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 59% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
CR Flamengo are 2nd (34 pts). Santos FC are 15th (21 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
Santos FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
2/4
■ 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 |
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Neymar | 4 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 3 G | |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Maracana. CR Flamengo are looking to make home advantage count against Santos FC.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Juan Vojvoda might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' Robson Junior has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 284 appearances.
- 30' A moment of madness from Samuel Lino on 30 minutes earns him a card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 36' Neymar catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 36.
- 37' Goal! Leo Pereira scores his 15 goal in 373 matches.
- 42' Over 42 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 47' CR Flamengo currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 51' The deadlock is broken! Jorge Carrascal gets on the scoresheet on 51 minutes.
- 56' Souza is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for CR Flamengo so far.
- 61' CR Flamengo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Santos FC backline.
- 62' Gabriel Bontempo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luan Peres on 62 minute.
- 67' Nicolas de la Cruz makes way for Saul at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Flamengo.
- 71' The whistle greets Alvaro Barreal as he departs to be replaced by Lautaro Diaz.
- 72' The crowd applauds Ze Rafael as he leaves the pitch. Thaciano steps in for Santos FC.
- 76' The referee has no hesitation. Giorgian De Arrascaeta is booked for CR Flamengo — card on 76.
- 77' Santos FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 77.
- 80' CR Flamengo make a change. Samuel Lino trudges off to be replaced by Everton on 80 minutes.
- 81' Brilliant from the ! Bruno Henrique makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 81.
- 85' Santos FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Robson Junior is hanging Guilherme on the field on 85 minute.
- 88' Fresh legs for CR Flamengo! Matias Vina comes on to replace Ayrton Lucas.
- 89' Magnificent from Gabriel Bontempo! That is 2 goals in 284 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' The crowd applauds Souza as he leaves the pitch. Gonzalo Escobar steps in for Santos FC.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-2.
Lineups
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
6
Ayrton Lucas ↓ Matias Vina 88'
- 4
- 13
-
5
Erick Pulgar ↓ Evertton 85'
- 2
- 27
- 1
-
15
Jorge Carrascal ↓ Luiz Araujo 67'
-
18
Nicolas de la Cruz ↓ Saul 67'
-
16
Samuel Lino ↓ Everton 80'
Bench
-
11
Everton ↑ 80'
- 22
-
7
Luiz Araujo ↑ 67'
-
8
Saul ↑ 67'
- 26
-
30
Michael ↑ 85'
-
17
Matias Vina ↑ 88'
- 23
- 25
-
52
Evertton ↑ 85'
- 64
- 61
Coach
Filipe Luis
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Luan Peres ↓ Gabriel Bontempo 62'
- 15
- 6
- 18
-
10
Neymar ↓ Benjamin Rollheiser 85'
- 5
-
22
Alvaro Barreal ↓ Lautaro Diaz 71'
-
11
Guilherme ↓ Robson Junior 85'
- 77
- 27
-
33
Souza ↓ Gonzalo Escobar 90'
Bench
-
16
Thaciano ↑ 72'
- 8
- 9
-
31
Gonzalo Escobar ↑ 90'
-
32
Benjamin Rollheiser ↑ 85'
- 98
- 12
- 21
-
19
Lautaro Diaz ↑ 71'
- 44
-
49
Gabriel Bontempo ↑ 62'
-
7
Robson Junior ↑ 85'
Coach
Juan Vojvoda
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Barbosa | 10 |
| Pedro | 5 |
| Marinho | 2 |
| Carlos Sanchez | 2 |
| Lautaro Diaz | 2 |
| Everton Ribeiro | 2 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 1 |
| Marcos Leonardo Almeida | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Flamengo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.54
CR Flamengo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Santos FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Flamengo win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
CR Flamengo or Draw
82%
Draw or Santos FC
38%
CR Flamengo or Santos FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Flamengo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 1
8%
3 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
7.2%
3 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 0
5.3%
3 – 2
Actual
4 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.5%
4 – 0
3.7%
0 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — CR Flamengo
| Handicap | CR Flamengo covers | Push | Santos FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 18% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 20% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.