Santos FC vs CR Flamengo, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Santos FC vs CR Flamengo — Serie A .
- Santos FC 18 games · 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun | CR Flamengo | H | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Jun | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Jun | Coritiba FBC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Jun | SC Internacional | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 May | RB Bragantino | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 May | SE Palmeiras | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun | Santos FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Jun | RB Bragantino | A | 0–4 | L |
| 11 Jun | Grêmio FBPA | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Jun | Racing Club | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Jun | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 4–1 | W |
| 27 May | Cruzeiro EC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Santos FC | CR Flamengo | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #2 |
| 21 | Points | 34 |
| 18 | Played | 17 |
| 5 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 10 / 4 / 3 |
| 26 | Scored | 31 |
| 29 | Conceded | 16 |
| -3 | GD | +15 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 28% | Win % | 59% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
41%
Clean Sheets
CR Flamengo this season
CR Flamengo this season
Santos FC are 15th (21 pts). CR Flamengo are 2nd (34 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Santos FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
2/4
■ 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)
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Neymar | 4 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 3 G | |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
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' The game is set. CR Flamengo kicks off things out of here…
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gabriel Inocencio is clearly more than just a goal scorer for CR Flamengo.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' 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.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 22' Magnificent from Everton! That is 54 goals in 326 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 27' Ayrton Lucas has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Santos FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 37' Santos FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 39' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lucas Pires on 39 minutes.
- 40' GOAL! John Mendoza fires home to make it 1-1!
- 45' CR Flamengo come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 50' Everton Ribeiro adds to his 0 season tally! CR Flamengo lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 52' Goal! Rodrigo Fernandez scores his 1 goal in 284 matches.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Erick Pulgar argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 57' A stunning finish from Erick Pulgar — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 62' Santos FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against CR Flamengo's shape.
- 67' Santos FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CR Flamengo backline.
- 68' A change in the CR Flamengo ranks — Everton exits the field as Bruno Henrique enters on 68.
- 69' Santos FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sandry is hanging Rodrigo Fernandez on the field on 69 minute.
- 74' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 79' Brazil international Filipe Luis has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 82' The Santos FC bench stirs into life. Dodi is withdrawn and Bruno Mezenga gets his opportunity.
- 84' The whistle greets Ayrton Lucas as he departs to be replaced by Filipe Luis.
- 85' The supporters are chanting for Pedro. He replaces Gabriel Barbosa on 85 minute.
- 86' Santos FC ring the changes. John Mendoza has done his job and it is now time for Lucas Barbosa to step up.
- 90' Poor challenge from Luan Dias. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- The points are shared — Santos FC 2-3 CR Flamengo. Honours even.
Lineups
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
-
19
Dodi ↓ Bruno Mezenga 82'
- 23
- 34
- 10
- 9
- 28
- 44
-
14
Rodrigo Fernandez ↓ Sandry 69'
- 12
-
20
John Mendoza ↓ Lucas Barbosa 86'
Bench
-
88
Bruno Mezenga ↑ 82'
- 29
- 31
- 1
-
6
Sandry ↑ 69'
- 13
- 11
- 2
-
21
Lucas Barbosa ↑ 86'
- 97
- 7
- 36
CR Flamengo Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Everton ↓ Bruno Henrique 68'
- 7
-
6
Ayrton Lucas ↓ Filipe Luis 84'
- 4
- 15
- 5
- 20
-
10
Gabriel Barbosa ↓ Pedro 85'
- 25
- 29
- 43
Bench
- 14
-
9
Pedro ↑ 85'
- 1
- 3
- 23
- 8
-
16
Filipe Luis ↑ 84'
- 32
- 2
-
27
Bruno Henrique ↑ 68'
- 38
- 30
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Barbosa | 10 |
| Pedro | 5 |
| Everton Ribeiro | 2 |
| Marinho | 2 |
| Carlos Sanchez | 2 |
| Lautaro Diaz | 2 |
| Gabriel Carabajal | 1 |
| Neymar | 1 |
Head to Head
Santos FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.37
Santos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.17
CR Flamengo xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CR Flamengo win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Santos FC or Draw
48%
Draw or CR Flamengo
76%
Santos FC or CR Flamengo
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.5%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
6.9%
1 – 3
6.5%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
5.8%
2 – 1
5.7%
0 – 3
4.9%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 0
4.2%
1 – 4
3.6%
1 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Santos FC
| Handicap | Santos FC covers | Push | CR Flamengo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 21% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 16% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
CR Flamengo keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.