Serie A Gameweek 28
Flamengo 2 - 1 FT RB Bragantino
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' ↓ Ayrton Lucas ↑Alex Sandro
13' Guillermo Varela (Jorge Carrascal)
37' Alex Sandro
↓ Rodriguinho ↑Alix Vinicius 45'
↓ Isidro Pitta ↑Henry Mosquera 45'
HT
51' Guillermo Varela
↓ Vanderlan Barbosa da Silva ↑Jose Herrera 58'
71' Pedro (Jorginho)
72' ↓ Pedro ↑Bruno Henrique
72' ↓ Jorge Carrascal ↑Luiz Araújo
↓ Fábio Silva de Freitas ↑Ignacio Sosa Ospital 77'
↓ Tiago Volpi ↑Cleiton 78'
Bruno Henrique 86'
89' Bruno Henrique
90'+2 ↓ Giorgian de Arrascaeta ↑Nicolas De la Cruz
90'+2 ↓ Gonzalo Plata ↑Joaquín Freitas
Jose Herrera 90'+6
Agustin Sant Anna 90'+8
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Flamengo
Goalkeepers
Agustín Rossi 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Guillermo Varela 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Léo Ortiz 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
81
Passes
2
Duels
Léo Pereira
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
71
Passes
5
Duels
Ayrton Lucas 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
5
Entry
Midfielders
Saúl
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
72
Passes
5
Duels
Jorginho
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
92
Passes
7
Duels
Gonzalo Plata 
NPC
92
Minutes
92
Minutes
32%
Pass Acc
6.4
Rating
Giorgian de Arrascaeta 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jorge Carrascal 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.6
Rating
Forwards
Pedro
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Andrew 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dyogo Alves
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 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Vitão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás de la Cruz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Freitas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Henrique 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Own Goal
Impact
6.0
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
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
RB Bragantino
Goalkeepers
Tiago Volpi
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Defenders
Agustín Sant'Anna
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
47%
Duel Win %
Gustavo Marques
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Guzmán Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vanderlan
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Eric Ramires
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fábio Silva 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Lucas Barbosa
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Rodrigo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Fernando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Isidro Pitta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
BENCH
Cleiton
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
12
Minutes
Eduardo Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Hurtado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cauê Nascimento Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alix 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Matheus Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Girotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignacio Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Sasha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruninho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henry Mosquera 
DRIBBLER
6
Dribbles
6
Dribbles
6
Attempts
100%
Success %
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2026 | RB Bragantino | 3 - 0 | Flamengo | Serie A | Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques |
| 11/23/2025 | Flamengo | 3 - 0 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Estádio do Maracanã |
| 07/24/2025 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 2 | Flamengo | Serie A | Estádio Cicero de Souza Marques |
| 08/25/2024 | Flamengo | 2 - 1 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 05/04/2024 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 1 | Flamengo | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 11/24/2023 | Flamengo | 1 - 0 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 06/23/2023 | RB Bragantino | 4 - 0 | Flamengo | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 10/01/2022 | Flamengo | 4 - 1 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho |
| 06/08/2022 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 0 | Flamengo | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 10/06/2021 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 1 | Flamengo | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
04/03/2026
11/23/2025
07/24/2025
08/25/2024
05/04/2024
11/24/2023
06/23/2023
10/01/2022
06/08/2022
10/06/2021
Flamengo Win
RB Bragantino Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +32
P: 28 GD: +26
P: 28 GD: +11
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: +5
P: 28 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: +1
P: 28 GD: +1
P: 28 GD: -4
P: 28 GD: -14
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -15
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: 30 GD: -11
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 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
RB Bragantino
Flamengo
RB Bragantino
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Champions in Waiting: Flamengo Dissect Bragantino at the Maracanã
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. Relentless possession and clinical execution turned a potentially tricky encounter into a ruthless statement victory for the league leaders.
Dictating the Terms
The atmosphere at Estádio do Maracanã crackled with anticipation for a crucial title race fixture, and Flamengo immediately showed why they sit atop the Serie A summit. Setting an overwhelming Intensity from the kickoff, the hosts pinned RB Bragantino deep in their own half. Dominating possession with a staggering 66 percent of the ball, the home side effectively used the pitch as their personal canvas. The early breakthrough felt inevitable, arriving just 13 minutes in when Guillermo Varela clinically finished a sublime delivery from Jorge Carrascal. With 538 accurate passes completing an intricate web of dominance, the visitors spent the majority of the opening half chasing shadows, desperately trying to disrupt a midfield rhythm that was operating on a completely different, championship-caliber wavelength.
The Clinical Pivot
Despite being thoroughly out-passed, the visitors gamely tried to shift the Balance of the tie by launching speculative efforts from distance. They remarkably racked up 15 total shots, yet their dismal 0.64 expected goals tally highlighted a glaring lack of genuine penetration. A combined nine saves from the goalkeepers kept the scoreline deceptively close, fostering a lingering tension that a smash-and-grab equalizer might be lurking around the corner. That illusion was violently shattered in the 71st minute. The hosts' talisman Pedro stepped up when it mattered most, latching onto an incisive through ball from Jorginho to double the advantage. This second goal justified their massive 2.68 expected goals total and effectively broke the visitors' resolve, proving that statistical superiority requires a killer instinct.
A Late Twist in the Tale
Just as the home supporters were preparing for a comfortable procession to the final whistle, the script offered a sudden complication. In the 86th minute, a disastrous defensive mix-up resulted in an own goal credited to Bruno Henrique on behalf of Bragantino, briefly raising the Upset Factor in the dying moments. The 2-1 scoreline forced the leaders to navigate a frantic period of stoppage time. However, the sheer Stakes of maintaining their position at the top of the table ensured they locked down the midfield to secure all three points. Now boasting 57 points, the victors march firmly toward a Copa Libertadores berth and ultimate league glory, while their opponents remain stranded in tenth, staring down a massive 21-point gap and a fierce scrap to retain their Copa Sudamericana qualification spot.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Flamengo's season?
It solidifies their position at the very top of the table, maintaining their fierce push for the Serie A championship title.
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 Dreams on the Line for Flamengo
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. Our verdict: A must-win match for Flamengo as they chase championship glory against a mid-table side with absolutely nothing to lose.
The Setup
The Flamengo title machine keeps humming. Sitting second with 54 points, they host RB Bragantino on September 20, 2026. The home side's strong Form rating is built on a commanding run of four wins in five matches. RB Bragantino arrive with mid-table comfort but poor momentum, managing just one victory in their last five league outings. The Stakes here are entirely asymmetrical. Flamengo desperately need three points to maintain their title push. The visitors will simply aim to disrupt the tactical Balance and play the spoiler role. Adding to the spectacle, an impressive Stars rating highlights the presence of Lucas Paquetá pulling the strings for the hosts in the center of the park.
Key Battle
Samuel Lino against Pedro Henrique. Lino is terrorizing defenses out wide for the hosts and looks unstoppable. Pedro Henrique anchors the away defense and must weather an intense early storm. If Lino finds space behind the back line, the visitors will crumble completely.
Our Prediction
We expect a comfortable home victory. Flamengo's attacking firepower will overwhelm RB Bragantino early on. Expect a 2-0 scoreline, with the hosts dominating possession and suffocating any counter-attacking ambitions.