Fortaleza EC vs CR Flamengo, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fortaleza EC vs CR Flamengo — Serie A at Castelao.
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- CR Flamengo 21 games · 42 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | CR Flamengo | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Nov | Fluminense FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | EC Juventude | A | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | SE Palmeiras | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Oct | CA Mineiro | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Nov | Cuiaba EC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Nov | CA Mineiro | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Nov | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | SC Internacional | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | EC Juventude | H | 4–2 | W |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Fortaleza EC to score. At the same time, CR Flamengo does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' CR Flamengo fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 12' Benjamin Kuscevic picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 17' Over 17 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 22' Fortaleza EC currently sit 4 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 24' The referee has no hesitation. Erick Pulgar is booked for CR Flamengo — card on 24.
- 29' 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.
- 34' CR Flamengo have won 600 goals from 385 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 39' Matheus Rossetto has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 44' CR Flamengo 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.
- 46' It is a substitution in CR Flamengo team. Gabriel Barbosa is replaced by Nicolas de la Cruz on 46 minute.
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fortaleza EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 61' Brazil international Michael has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 65' Fortaleza EC make a change. Moises trudges off to be replaced by Breno Lopes on 65 minutes.
- 67' Poor challenge from Erick Pulgar. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Carlos Alcaraz. He replaces Michael on 70 minute.
- 73' The CR Flamengo bench stirs into life. Gonzalo Plata is withdrawn and David Luiz gets his opportunity.
- 74' The crowd applauds Hercules as he leaves the pitch. Calebe steps in for Fortaleza EC.
- 79' A moment of madness from Nicolas de la Cruz on 79 minutes earns him a card. CR Flamengo will be frustrated.
- 84' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Carlos Alcaraz made 171 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 87' It is a substitution in Fortaleza EC team. Matheus Rossetto is replaced by Jose Welison on 87 minute.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Guillermo Varela is booked for CR Flamengo — card on 90.
- 90' CR Flamengo make a change. Gerson trudges off to be replaced by Guillermo Varela on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Fortaleza EC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 11
- 1
-
20
Matheus Rossetto ↓ Jose Welison 87'
- 19
- 13
-
9
Juan Lucero ↓ Renato Kayzer 65'
- 4
-
21
Moises ↓ Breno Lopes 65'
- 33
- 35
- 8
Bench
- 36
- 22
- 30
-
7
Tomas Pochettino ↑ 65'
- 25
- 88
-
79
Renato Kayzer ↑ 65'
- 2
-
10
Calebe ↑ 74'
-
26
Breno Lopes ↑ 65'
-
17
Jose Welison ↑ 87'
- 77
CR Flamengo Lineups
4-2-2-2Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 26
- 5
-
8
Gerson ↓ Guillermo Varela 90'
- 27
- 99
- 1
-
45
Gonzalo Plata ↓ David Luiz 73'
-
30
Michael ↓ Carlos Alcaraz 70'
- 43
Bench
- 6
-
23
David Luiz ↑ 73'
- 29
-
2
Guillermo Varela ↑ 90'
-
37
Carlos Alcaraz ↑ 70'
-
18
Nicolas de la Cruz ↑ 46'
- 33
- 25
- 20
- 19
- 47
- 22
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Fortaleza EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12
Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for:
Fortaleza EC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Fortaleza EC or Draw
70%
Draw or CR Flamengo
61%
Fortaleza EC or CR Flamengo
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.7%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC
| Handicap | Fortaleza EC covers | Push | CR Flamengo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 21% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

