Sunday , 16 August 2026

Fortaleza EC vs CR Flamengo, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2025
Fortaleza EC
1 – 0
Full Time
CR Flamengo
Sat 25 Oct 2025 · 22:30 UTC Castelao HT 45' · FT 45'
Breno Lopes 14' Y
Y 48' Leo Pereira

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs CR Flamengo — Serie A at Castelao.

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 22 33
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 21 10

Head-to-Head

4
2
8
Fortaleza EC 14 games · Avg 2.5 goals CR Flamengo
Last 5 meetings
2025-10-25 Fortaleza EC 1–0 CR Flamengo 2025-06-01 CR Flamengo 5–0 Fortaleza EC 2024-11-26 Fortaleza EC 0–0 CR Flamengo 2024-07-11 CR Flamengo 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2023-11-05 Fortaleza EC 0–2 CR Flamengo

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Oct CR Flamengo H 1–0 W
19 Oct Cruzeiro EC A 0–1 L
16 Oct CR Vasco da Gama H 0–2 L
05 Oct EC Juventude A 2–1 W
02 Oct Sao Paulo FC H 0–2 L
27 Sep SC Recife H 1–0 W
CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Oct Fortaleza EC A 0–1 L
19 Oct SE Palmeiras H 3–2 W
15 Oct Botafogo FR A 3–0 W
05 Oct EC Bahia A 0–1 L
02 Oct Cruzeiro EC H 0–0 D
28 Sep SC Corinthians Paulista A 2–1 W

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season

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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Castelao will turn into a battlefield for Fortaleza EC and CR Flamengo.
  • 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 12' What a moment for Breno Lopes! That strike on 12 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 14' Poor challenge from Breno Lopes. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 19' It looks like no one’s ball. CR Flamengo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 24' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 29' CR Flamengo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 34' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 39' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 44' The 30-year-old Michael has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 48' A meaty challenge results in booking for Leo Pereira on 48.
  • 53' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 54' The CR Flamengo manager makes a substitution. Bruno Henrique departs to be replaced by Luiz Araujo.
  • 59' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 61' The crowd applauds Adam Bareiro as he leaves the pitch. Moises steps in for Fortaleza EC.
  • 65' CR Flamengo make a change. Gonzalo Plata trudges off to be replaced by Yan on 65 minutes.
  • 70' With 0 assists to his name this season, Tomas Pochettino is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Fortaleza EC.
  • 71' The supporters are chanting for Rodrigo. He replaces Pierre on 71 minute.
  • 76' Fortaleza EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 78' Tomas Pochettino makes way for Matheus Rossetto at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fortaleza EC.
  • 83' Fortaleza EC 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.
  • 88' Fresh legs for CR Flamengo! Juninho comes on to replace Jorginho.
  • 1-0 the final result. CR Flamengo will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Martin Palermo

CR Flamengo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Filipe Luis

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gabriel Barbosa 7
Pedro 4
Michael 4
Pedro Rocha 3
Luiz Araujo 3
Bruno Henrique 3
Giorgian De Arrascaeta 2
Everton Ribeiro 2

Head to Head

2025-10-25 Fortaleza EC 1–0 CR Flamengo 2025-06-01 CR Flamengo 5–0 Fortaleza EC 2024-11-26 Fortaleza EC 0–0 CR Flamengo 2024-07-11 CR Flamengo 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2023-11-05 Fortaleza EC 0–2 CR Flamengo

Fortaleza EC Form

2025-10-25 Fortaleza EC 1–0 CR Flamengo W 2025-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Fortaleza EC L 2025-10-16 Fortaleza EC 0–2 CR Vasco da Gama L 2025-10-05 EC Juventude 1–2 Fortaleza EC W 2025-10-02 Fortaleza EC 0–2 Sao Paulo FC L 2025-09-27 Fortaleza EC 1–0 SC Recife W

CR Flamengo Form

2025-10-25 Fortaleza EC 1–0 CR Flamengo L 2025-10-19 CR Flamengo 3–2 SE Palmeiras W 2025-10-15 Botafogo FR 0–3 CR Flamengo W 2025-10-05 EC Bahia 1–0 CR Flamengo L 2025-10-02 CR Flamengo 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2025-09-28 SC Corinthians Paulista 1–2 CR Flamengo W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.97 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for: Fortaleza EC or CR Flamengo 70% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC34% Draw30% CR Flamengo36%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
65%
Draw or CR Flamengo
66%
Fortaleza EC or CR Flamengo
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC20% Draw53% CR Flamengo27%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
14%
0 – 1
12.5%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
7.7%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
3%
0 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push CR Flamengo covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 18% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 22% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
32% ✗
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
38% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.