Thursday , 2 July 2026

Fortaleza EC vs CR Flamengo, Serie A 2022 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2022
Fortaleza EC
3 – 2
Full Time
CR Flamengo
Wed 28 Sep 2022 · 22:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Pedro Rocha 45' Y
Lucas Crispim 45' Y
Y 56' Leo Pereira
Y 60' Thiago Maia
Y 84' Joao Gomes
Y 90' Matheuzinho
Y 90' Diego

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs CR Flamengo — Serie A .

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

4
2
8
Fortaleza EC 14 games · Avg 2.5 goals CR Flamengo
Last 5 meetings
2022-09-28 Fortaleza EC 3–2 CR Flamengo 2022-06-05 CR Flamengo 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2021-10-09 Fortaleza EC 0–3 CR Flamengo 2021-06-23 CR Flamengo 2–1 Fortaleza EC 2020-12-26 Fortaleza EC 0–0 CR Flamengo

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Sep CR Flamengo H 3–2 W
18 Sep EC Juventude A 1–1 D
10 Sep Fluminense FC A 1–2 L
04 Sep Botafogo FR H 1–3 L
28 Aug Sao Paulo FC A 1–0 W
21 Aug SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–0 W
CR Flamengo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Sep Fortaleza EC A 2–3 L
18 Sep Fluminense FC H 1–2 L
11 Sep Goiás EC A 1–1 D
04 Sep Ceará SC H 1–1 D
28 Aug Botafogo FR A 1–0 W
21 Aug SE Palmeiras A 1–1 D

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
41% Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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)

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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Fortaleza EC launch into their encounter with CR Flamengo.
  • 5' Joao Gomes, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 10' 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 Thiago Maia suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' Fortaleza EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
  • 18' Pedro Rocha has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 18 minutes.
  • 23' 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.
  • 28' 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.
  • 32' Against the run of play, Gabriel Barbosa has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 37' It looks like no one’s ball. CR Flamengo is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 42' The travelling CR Flamengo supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 45' The referee shows Fortaleza EC player a Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' David Luiz makes way for Ayrton Lucas at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Flamengo.
  • 47' The CR Flamengo bench stirs into life. David Luiz is withdrawn and Ayrton Lucas gets his opportunity.
  • 50' What a moment for Gabriel Barbosa! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 51' Pedro Rocha is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
  • 52' The deadlock is broken! Pedro Rocha gets on the scoresheet on 52 minutes.
  • 56' Leo Pereira picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 60' The referee calls foul for Thiago Maia. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 63' Time for substitution for CR Flamengo. Rodinei is replaced by Matheuzinho.
  • 68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 70' The Fortaleza EC manager makes a substitution. Pedro Rocha departs to be replaced by Valentin Depietri.
  • 75' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Silvio Romero made 161 appearances and scored 32 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 80' Caio Alexandre has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 81' Fortaleza EC make a change. Lucas Crispim trudges off to be replaced by Romulo Otero on 81 minutes.
  • 82' Another change for Fortaleza EC made on 82 minute. Hercules leaves to be changed by Lucas Sasha.
  • 84' The referee calls foul for Joao Gomes. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 89' Thiago Galhardo makes way for Silvio Romero at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fortaleza EC.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Matheuzinho on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Fortaleza EC take all three points.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda

CR Flamengo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mario Jorge

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2022-09-28 Fortaleza EC 3–2 CR Flamengo 2022-06-05 CR Flamengo 1–2 Fortaleza EC 2021-10-09 Fortaleza EC 0–3 CR Flamengo 2021-06-23 CR Flamengo 2–1 Fortaleza EC 2020-12-26 Fortaleza EC 0–0 CR Flamengo

Fortaleza EC Form

2022-09-28 Fortaleza EC 3–2 CR Flamengo W 2022-09-18 EC Juventude 1–1 Fortaleza EC D 2022-09-10 Fluminense FC 2–1 Fortaleza EC L 2022-09-04 Fortaleza EC 1–3 Botafogo FR L 2022-08-28 Sao Paulo FC 0–1 Fortaleza EC W 2022-08-21 Fortaleza EC 1–0 SC Corinthians Paulista W

CR Flamengo Form

2022-09-28 Fortaleza EC 3–2 CR Flamengo L 2022-09-18 CR Flamengo 1–2 Fluminense FC L 2022-09-11 Goiás EC 1–1 CR Flamengo D 2022-09-04 CR Flamengo 1–1 Ceará SC D 2022-08-28 Botafogo FR 0–1 CR Flamengo W 2022-08-21 SE Palmeiras 1–1 CR Flamengo D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36 CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for: Fortaleza EC or CR Flamengo 74% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC43% Draw26% CR Flamengo31%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
69%
Draw or CR Flamengo
57%
Fortaleza EC or CR Flamengo
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fortaleza EC28% Draw46% CR Flamengo26%
Actual: CR Flamengo win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push CR Flamengo covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 19% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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