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Fortaleza EC vs CR Flamengo, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Sat 26 Dec 2020 · 22:00 UTC Estadio Castelao HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'
Jackson 39' Y
Ronald 44' Y
Carlinhos 78' Y
Y 81' Rene
Y 88' Vitinho

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs CR FlamengoSerie A at Estadio Castelao.

Match Details

  • Referee Thiago Americano Labes
  • Referee Kleber Lucio Gil
  • Referee Rafael Traci
  • Referee Luis Cesar De Oliveira Magalhaes

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec CR Flamengo H 0–0 D
20 Dec Ceará SC H 0–2 L
12 Dec RB Bragantino A 1–2 L
03 Dec SC Corinthians Paulista H 0–0 D
26 Nov Goiás EC H 1–1 D
22 Nov Botafogo FR A 2–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Fortaleza EC A 0–0 D
20 Dec EC Bahia H 4–3 W
13 Dec Santos FC H 4–1 W
05 Dec Botafogo FR A 1–0 W
21 Nov Coritiba FBC H 3–1 W
15 Nov AC Goianiense H 1–1 D

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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Fortaleza EC launch into their encounter with CR Flamengo.
  • 4' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mauricio Isla.
  • 9' It’s high time Marcelo Chamusca made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 14' The travelling CR Flamengo supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 19' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Rogério Ceni will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 24' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 29' Giorgian De Arrascaeta needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 34' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 39' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jackson on 39 minutes.
  • 44' Ronald is having his name booked by the referee on 44.
  • 46' Mauricio Isla makes way for Joao Lucas at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Flamengo.
  • 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
  • 56' Hugo Souza has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 385 appearances.
  • 61' Paulao has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
  • 62' Fresh legs for Fortaleza EC! Osvaldo comes on to replace Joao Paulo.
  • 63' Wellington Paulista has so much to prove this time. He replaces David on 63 minute.
  • 68' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Everton Ribeiro as he leaves the pitch. Vitinho steps in for CR Flamengo.
  • 77' Fortaleza EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mariano Vazquez is hanging Gabriel Dias on the field on 77 minute.
  • 78' Carlinhos picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 81' Rene catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 81.
  • 85' Time for substitution for Fortaleza EC. Ronald is replaced by Derley.
  • 88' It’s a booking for CR Flamengo player. Vitinho gets a Yellow card.
  • 88' A change in the CR Flamengo ranks — Giorgian De Arrascaeta exits the field as Joao Pedro Pepe enters on 88.
  • The points are shared — Fortaleza EC 0-0 CR Flamengo. Honours even.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.78 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 73% + CR Flamengo or Draw 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC28% Draw34% CR Flamengo38%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes36% 0% No64%
Avg goals/match: 1.79
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 54%
46%
± 2.5 27%
73%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
62%
Draw or CR Flamengo
72%
Fortaleza EC or CR Flamengo
66%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC17% Draw58% CR Flamengo25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
15.5%
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 2
8.1%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 1
5%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
2.7%
0 – 3
2.7%
1 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
1.3%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push CR Flamengo covers
-2.5 2% 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% 92%
-1 8% 17% 75%
-0.5 25% 75%
+0.5 62% 38%
+1 62% 23% 15%
+1.5 85% 15%
+2 85% 11% 4%
+2.5 96% 4%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
37%
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
46%

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