Fluminense FC vs CR Flamengo, Serie A 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fluminense FC vs CR Flamengo — Serie A .
- Fluminense FC 34 games · 57 pts (2026/26)
- CR Flamengo 34 games · 76 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 35 | 51 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 35 | 41 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
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 | Cuiabá 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 |
| 57 | Points | 76 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 16 / 9 / 9 | W / D / L | 23 / 7 / 4 |
| 55 | Scored | 71 |
| 42 | Conceded | 29 |
| +13 | GD | +42 |
| 1.68 | PPG | 2.24 |
| 47% | Win % | 68% |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
24%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
41%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
Fluminense FC are 4th (57 pts). CR Flamengo are 1st (76 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fluminense FC
0-15
2/4
16-30
6/1
31-45
6/5
46-60
4/9
61-75
5/6
76+
18/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CR Flamengo
0-15
8/3
16-30
6/2
31-45
9/2
46-60
8/5
61-75
9/2
76+
12/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Hulk | 7 G | 6 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 7 G | 2 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 6 G | 5 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 6 G | 4 A |
CR Flamengo
| Pedro | 20 G | 7 A |
| Samuel Lino | 12 G | 9 A |
| Jorge Carrascal | 7 G | 9 A |
| Lucas Paqueta | 7 G | 1 A |
| Gonzalo Plata | 4 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Fluminense FC and CR Flamengo.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 8' A moment of madness from Diego on 8 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
- 13' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fluminense FC and CR Flamengo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 17' What a strike from John Kennedy! The score is 1-0.
- 22' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fluminense FC and CR Flamengo are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 27' The travelling CR Flamengo supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 32' A quiet spell here at . CR Flamengo seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 37' Fluminense FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Everton Ribeiro on 41.
- 42' It’s a booking for Fluminense FC player. Andre gets a Yellow card.
- 46' The CR Flamengo bench stirs into life. Diego is withdrawn and Vitinho gets his opportunity.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 60' It is a substitution in Fluminense FC team. Caio Paulista is replaced by Matheus Martinelli on 60 minute.
- 61' John Kennedy with the second goal in the match!
- 62' John Kennedy catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 62.
- 64' The referee has no hesitation. David Braz is booked for Fluminense FC — Yellow card on 64.
- 65' It is a substitution in CR Flamengo team. Thiago Maia is replaced by Kenedy on 65 minute.
- 70' Fluminense FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CR Flamengo backline.
- 71' GOAL! Rene scores on 71.
- 72' Lucca is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marlon at the 72 minute mark.
- 73' Samuel Xavier has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 73.
- 78' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 79' Abel Hernandez gets the nod from Fluminense FC. He replaces John Kennedy and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' Fluminense FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CR Flamengo's shape.
- 85' Abel Hernandez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 85 minutes.
- 85' The CR Flamengo bench stirs into life. Rene is withdrawn and Ramon gets his opportunity.
- 87' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Abel Hernandez.
- 90' CR Flamengo receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- It finishes all square. Fluminense FC and CR Flamengo share the spoils 3-1.
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
Marcão
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 |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Barbosa | 4 |
| Pedro | 4 |
| John Kennedy | 2 |
| Paulo Ganso | 2 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 2 |
| Jhon Arias | 2 |
| Fernando Uribe | 2 |
| Jorginho | 1 |
Head to Head
Fluminense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.37
Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for:
Fluminense FC or CR Flamengo 74% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fluminense FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Fluminense FC or Draw
64%
Draw or CR Flamengo
61%
Fluminense FC or CR Flamengo
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fluminense FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 1
7.4%
0 – 0
7%
0 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC
| Handicap | Fluminense FC covers | Push | CR Flamengo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

