Fluminense FC vs CR Flamengo, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fluminense FC vs CR Flamengo — Serie A .
- Fluminense FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- CR Flamengo 17 games · 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul | CR Flamengo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Jul | SC Internacional | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Jul | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Jun | CS Cristal | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Jun | EC Bahia | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Jun | CA Mineiro | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul | Fluminense FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Jul | SE Palmeiras | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jul | Fortaleza EC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Jun | SD Aucas | H | 4–0 | W |
| 25 Jun | Santos FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Jun | RB Bragantino | A | 0–4 | L |
Season Stats
| Fluminense FC | CR Flamengo | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #2 |
| 31 | Points | 34 |
| 18 | Played | 17 |
| 9 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 10 / 4 / 3 |
| 28 | Scored | 31 |
| 23 | Conceded | 16 |
| +5 | GD | +15 |
| 1.72 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 59% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
41%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
Fluminense FC are 3rd (31 pts). CR Flamengo are 2nd (34 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/–
31-45
3/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
–/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 4 G | 1 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 3 G | 4 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 3 G | 2 A |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 3 G | 1 A |
CR Flamengo
| Pedro | 10 G | 4 A |
| Samuel Lino | 4 G | 6 A |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 3 G | 1 A |
| Lucas Paqueta | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Fluminense FC vs CR Flamengo — let the football do the talking.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Fluminense FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 14' A moment of madness from Felipe Melo on 14 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Fluminense FC will be frustrated.
- 19' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Felipe Melo suffering a number of foals already.
- 24' A quiet spell here at . CR Flamengo seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 27' Poor challenge from Everton Ribeiro. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 28' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Pedro Rangel on 28 minutes.
- 33' Fluminense FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 33.
- 37' German Cano is having his name booked by the referee on 37.
- 42' John Kennedy, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 45' Andre is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 46' The whistle greets Martinelli as he departs to be replaced by Lele.
- 50' A moment of madness from Thiago Maia on 50 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
- 55' The travelling CR Flamengo supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 59' The deadlock is broken! Jhon Arias gets on the scoresheet on 59 minutes.
- 64' CR Flamengo make a change. Everton trudges off to be replaced by Allan on 64 minutes.
- 65' Another change for CR Flamengo made on 65 minute. Thiago Maia leaves to be changed by Luiz Araujo.
- 70' Leonardo Fernandez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ganso at the 70 minute mark.
- 74' CR Flamengo ring the changes. Everton Ribeiro has done his job and it is now time for Victor Hugo Gomes to step up.
- 79' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 81' That is a Yellow card for CR Flamengo. Andre Luiz will be fuming at that decision.
- 85' Controversy at the stadium! Lima argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 88' What composure from Gabriel Barbosa! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 90' Another substitution for Fluminense FC to replace Marcelo by Felipe on 90 minute.
- 90' It’s a booking for CR Flamengo player. Gabriel Barbosa gets a Yellow card.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
-
30
Felipe Melo ↓ John Kennedy 90'
-
10
Ganso ↓ Leonardo Fernandez 70'
- 12
- 33
- 14
- 7
- 45
- 21
-
8
Martinelli ↓ Lele 46'
Bench
- 44
- 29
- 23
- –
-
17
Leonardo Fernandez ↑ 70'
-
9
John Kennedy ↑ 90'
- 22
- 55
- 37
-
99
Lele ↑ 46'
- 32
-
13
Felipe ↑ 90'
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 11
- 7
- 4
- 23
-
8
Thiago Maia ↓ Luiz Araujo 65'
- 16
- 20
- 10
- 25
- 43
Bench
- 1
- 3
-
–
Luiz Araujo ↑ 65'
-
–
Allan ↑ 64'
- 2
- –
- 42
- 38
-
29
Victor Hugo Gomes ↑ 74'
- 30
- 48
- 40
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 |
| Henrique Dourado | 1 |
Head to Head
Fluminense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.31
Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for:
Fluminense FC or CR Flamengo 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Fluminense FC or Draw
68%
Draw or CR Flamengo
60%
Fluminense FC or CR Flamengo
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
9.4%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC
| Handicap | Fluminense FC covers | Push | CR Flamengo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 20% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

