Serie A Gameweek 27
Flamengo 2 - 1 FT Corinthians
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Charles 37'
HT
48' Lucas Paquetá
50' Lucas Paquetá
↓ Fabrizio Angileri ↑Matheus Bidu 67'
↓ Pedro Milans ↑Matheuzinho 67'
↓ Charles ↑Breno Bidon 67'
↓ Dieguinho ↑Kaio César 67'
↓ Matheus Pereira ↑Rodrigo Garro 73'
74' ↓ Ayrton Lucas ↑Alex Sandro
74' ↓ Pedro ↑Bruno Henrique
78' Samuel Lino
Gui Negão (Kaio César) 78'
79' ↓ Giorgian de Arrascaeta ↑Jorginho
79' ↓ Gonzalo Plata ↑Jorge Carrascal
86' ↓ Lucas Paquetá ↑Joaquín Freitas
Breno Bidon 87'
89' Bruno Henrique (Joaquín Freitas)
90'+2 Erick Pulgar
Rodrigo Garro 90'+5
90'+7 Jorginho
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Flamengo
Goalkeepers
Agustín Rossi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Guillermo Varela 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
56%
Pass Acc
Danilo 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
80
Passes
6
Duels
Léo Ortiz
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
76
Passes
4
Duels
Ayrton Lucas
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Erick Pulgar
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
85
Passes
7
Duels
Lucas Paquetá
MAGNET
102
Activity
102
Activity
87
Passes
15
Duels
Gonzalo Plata 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Giorgian de Arrascaeta
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Samuel Lino
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Pedro 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
Dyogo Alves
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andrew
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emerson Royal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Sandro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Carrascal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorginho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saúl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Freitas 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Bruno Henrique 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.0
Rating
Anthony Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Corinthians
Goalkeepers
Hugo Souza 
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Pedro Milans 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
João Pedro 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
I. Machado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabrizio Angileri
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Matheus Pereira
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
44
Passes
6
Duels
Raniele
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
53
Passes
13
Duels
Charles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Jesse Lingard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Lopes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Forwards
Guilherme 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Kauê
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matheuzinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Bidu
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Hugo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Paulista
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Santana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Breno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Garro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Raul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaio César
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | Corinthians | 1 - 1 | Flamengo | Serie A | Neo Química Arena |
| 02/01/2026 | Flamengo | 0 - 2 | Corinthians | Supercopa do Brasil | |
| 09/28/2025 | Corinthians | 1 - 2 | Flamengo | Serie A | Neo Quimica Arena |
| 04/27/2025 | Flamengo | 4 - 0 | Corinthians | Serie A | Estádio do Maracanã |
| 10/20/2024 | Corinthians | 0 - 0 | Flamengo | Copa Do Brasil | Neo Química Arena |
| 10/03/2024 | Flamengo | 1 - 0 | Corinthians | Copa Do Brasil | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 09/01/2024 | Corinthians | 2 - 1 | Flamengo | Serie A | Neo Química Arena |
| 05/11/2024 | Flamengo | 2 - 0 | Corinthians | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 10/08/2023 | Corinthians | 1 - 1 | Flamengo | Serie A | Neo Química Arena |
| 05/21/2023 | Flamengo | 1 - 0 | Corinthians | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
03/22/2026
02/01/2026
09/28/2025
04/27/2025
10/20/2024
10/03/2024
09/01/2024
05/11/2024
10/08/2023
05/21/2023
Flamengo Win
Corinthians Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +31
P: 27 GD: +26
P: 27 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +6
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: +4
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: +3
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: +1
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +36
P: 31 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +12
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 31 GD: +7
P: 31 GD: +5
P: 31 GD: +2
P: 31 GD: +1
P: 31 GD: +3
P: 31 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -10
P: 31 GD: -15
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Flamengo
Corinthians
Flamengo
Corinthians
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Siege Mentality: Bruno Henrique's Late Strike Shatters Corinthians
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 86/100. A breathtaking display of attacking dominance culminated in an 89th-minute winner, keeping Flamengo firmly in the hunt for the Serie A crown.
The Red and Black Avalanche
The Intensity was palpable from the very first exchanges as Flamengo established complete territorial control, pinning Corinthians deep inside their own defensive third. Dominating possession with a heavy 64% share, the hosts engineered an absolute onslaught, attempting a staggering 32 shots over the course of the ninety minutes. It was a relentless attacking siege that forced the visiting backline to clear wave after wave of danger. Winning 20 corners without conceding a single one defensively paints the undeniable picture of a one-sided territorial battle. The home midfield dictated every transition, ensuring the visiting forwards were utterly starved of service and isolated. Yet, the final clinical touch remained elusive throughout a heavily congested first half, leaving the home supporters increasingly anxious despite their total dominance over the pitch.
Paquetá Strikes, Gui Negão Responds
Patience finally paid dividends shortly after the interval when Lucas Paquetá found the breakthrough in the 48th minute, a just reward for their overwhelming statistical superiority. However, the delicate Balance of top-flight football means a single lapse can punish even the most dominant sides. Completely against the run of play, the visitors mounted a rare foray forward. Maximizing their paltry three total shots, substitute Kaio César orchestrated a brilliant move in the 78th minute, picking out Gui Negão who ruthlessly dispatched the equalizer. This sudden plot twist threatened to derail the hosts' entire evening, turning a comfortable procession into a nail-biting test of character as the clock ticked dangerously toward full time. The away section erupted, briefly dreaming of stealing an improbable point from a match where they were statistically obliterated.
Super Subs and Title Stakes
With the Stakes astronomical in their pursuit of the league summit, a draw was entirely unacceptable for a side trailing the leaders by just two points. The managerial response was swift, turning to the bench to salvage the title challenge. The gamble worked to perfection in the 89th minute. Fellow substitute Joaquín Freitas threaded a crucial pass through the exhausted defensive lines, finding Bruno Henrique. The veteran attacker produced a thunderous finish to reclaim the lead, breaking visiting hearts and sending the home crowd into raptures. This vital 2-1 triumph not only highlights their immense squad depth but ensures they remain a formidable force in the chase for the ultimate domestic crown. Matches like these, won in the dying embers against a stubborn low block, are often the defining moments that forge true championship credentials.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Lucas Paquetá?
While Lucas Paquetá opened the scoring early in the second half, it was actually substitute Bruno Henrique who provided the dramatic 89th-minute winner.
What does this mean for Flamengo's season?
The victory keeps Flamengo firmly entrenched in second place, trailing the league leaders by just two points, maintaining immense pressure in the Serie A title race.
How did substitute Lucas Paquetá change the game?
Lucas Paquetá actually started the match and scored the 48th-minute opener. The true super-subs were Bruno Henrique and Joaquín Freitas, who combined for the late winner.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Title Race Heats Up as Flamengo Host Corinthians
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. Flamengo's relentless pursuit of the Serie A crown makes this a must-win clash against a mid-table Corinthians side looking to spoil the party.
The Setup
Flamengo enter this September 13, 2026 fixture sitting second in the league, riding a wave of momentum that has them firmly anchored in the title race. Their exceptional Form rating reflects a ruthless streak, having recorded four victories in their last five matches. In contrast, Corinthians languish in eleventh place, desperately struggling to string together consistent performances. While the competitive Balance heavily favours the hosts on paper, the Stakes remain incredibly high—any dropped points could prove fatal to Flamengo's championship ambitions. The home squad boasts top-tier Stars, notably the brilliant Lucas Paquetá, who possesses the quality to dictate the tempo against any opposition.
Key Battle
The match will likely be decided on the flanks and in the attacking third, where the in-form Samuel Lino aims to terrorise the visitors' defence. He will face fierce resistance from João Pedro Tchoca, who must produce a flawless shift at the back to contain the relentless attacking waves of the home side.
Our Prediction
Our verdict points firmly toward a comfortable home victory. Expect Flamengo to dominate possession from the opening whistle, patiently breaking down a stubborn defensive block before sealing the result with a clinical second-half performance.