Fluminense FC vs CR Flamengo, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fluminense FC vs CR Flamengo — Serie A .
- Fluminense FC 28 games · 48 pts (2026/26)
- CR Flamengo 28 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | CR Flamengo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Oct | CA Paranaense | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Oct | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Oct | AC Goianiense | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Oct | Fortaleza EC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Sep | RB Bragantino | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Fluminense FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Oct | Cuiaba EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Oct | EC Juventude | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Oct | Fortaleza EC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | RB Bragantino | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Oct | CA Paranaense | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Fluminense FC | CR Flamengo | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #1 |
| 48 | Points | 60 |
| 28 | Played | 28 |
| 13 / 9 / 6 | W / D / L | 18 / 6 / 4 |
| 44 | Scored | 55 |
| 36 | Conceded | 23 |
| +8 | GD | +32 |
| 1.71 | PPG | 2.14 |
| 46% | Win % | 64% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
43%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
Fluminense FC are 4th (48 pts). CR Flamengo are 1st (60 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
4/1
31-45
5/5
46-60
3/5
61-75
4/5
76+
14/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CR Flamengo
0-15
7/1
16-30
4/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
7/4
61-75
6/1
76+
9/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Hulk | 7 G | 4 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 5 G | 3 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 4 G | 5 A |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 4 G | 1 A |
CR Flamengo
| Pedro | 16 G | 6 A |
| Samuel Lino | 9 G | 7 A |
| Jorge Carrascal | 5 G | 7 A |
| Lucas Paqueta | 5 G | |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at . Fluminense FC are looking to make home advantage count against CR Flamengo.
- 5' CR Flamengo are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 8' Diego has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 8.
- 13' The 33-year-old Rene has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 17' A goal from the Brazil international John Kennedy! He fires home on 17 to make it 1-0!
- 22' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marcao might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 27' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with CR Flamengo winning 100% of all matches.
- 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 37' Fluminense FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CR Flamengo backline.
- 41' Everton Ribeiro is having his name booked by the referee on 41.
- 42' Poor challenge from Andre. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' It is a substitution in CR Flamengo team. Diego is replaced by Vitinho on 46 minute.
- 51' CR Flamengo is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' Fluminense FC 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.
- 60' Matheus Martinelli is ready to make an impact after coming on for Caio Paulista at the 60 minute mark.
- 61' Against the run of play, John Kennedy has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 62' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for John Kennedy.
- 64' David Braz picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 65' Kenedy is ready to make an impact after coming on for Thiago Maia at the 65 minute mark.
- 70' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 71' What a moment for Rene! That strike on 71 puts his side firmly in control.
- 72' A tactical swap from Fluminense FC — Lucca on, Marlon off on 72 minutes.
- 73' Samuel Xavier picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 78' The travelling CR Flamengo supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' Another substitution for Fluminense FC to replace John Kennedy by Abel Hernandez on 79 minute.
- 84' Fluminense FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 85' The deadlock is broken! Abel Hernandez gets on the scoresheet on 85 minutes.
- 85' The CR Flamengo bench stirs into life. Rene is withdrawn and Ramon gets his opportunity.
- 87' Abel Hernandez is having his name booked by the referee on 87.
- 90' A moment of madness from Vitinho on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
- Fluminense FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 44
- 20
- 2
- 30
- 1
- 70
- 35
-
34
Luiz Henrique ↓ Gustavo 79'
-
23
John Kennedy ↓ Abel Hernandez 79'
-
21
Jhon Arias ↓ Danilo Barcelos 72'
Bench
- 11
- 5
-
14
Danilo Barcelos ↑ 72'
- 8
-
32
Abel Hernandez ↑ 79'
- 27
-
7
Lucca ↑ 72'
- 31
-
38
Matheus Martinelli ↑ 60'
- 26
-
29
Gustavo ↑ 79'
- 40
Coach
Marcao
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 10
- 6
- 7
- 3
-
18
Andreas Pereira ↓ Willian Arao 85'
-
8
Thiago Maia ↓ Kenedy 65'
- 2
- 63
- 19
- 34
Bench
- 44
- 20
-
5
Willian Arao ↑ 85'
-
11
Vitinho ↑ 46'
- 4
-
33
Kenedy ↑ 65'
- 30
-
36
Ramon ↑ 85'
- 35
- 13
- 45
- 48
Coach
Renato Gaucho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pedro | 4 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 4 |
| Paulo Ganso | 2 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 2 |
| Jhon Arias | 2 |
| Fernando Uribe | 2 |
| John Kennedy | 2 |
| Digao | 1 |
Head to Head
Fluminense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33
Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for:
Fluminense FC or CR Flamengo 74% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fluminense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Fluminense FC or Draw
64%
Draw or CR Flamengo
62%
Fluminense FC or CR Flamengo
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fluminense FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 1
7.8%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 0
7.4%
0 – 2
6.6%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC
| Handicap | Fluminense FC covers | Push | CR Flamengo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

