Corinthians 2-1 Flamengo – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Flamengo at 39% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Corinthians vs Flamengo encounter.
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Analysis
Flamengo make the trip to Neo Química Arena to face Corinthians in Serie A, Regular Season - 25. The match kicks off on Sunday 1 September 2024 at 20:00 UTC.
Current Form
Corinthians's overall Serie A record this term: 2W 4D 4L from 10 games (1.00 PPG). Last five: L D D D L. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Corinthians, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Corinthians at Neo Química Arena this season: 3W 6D 1L from 10 home games — 1.50 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.50 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.00 — Corinthians are significantly better at Neo Química Arena than their overall form suggests.
Flamengo (all games): 5W 2D 3L across 10 Serie A outings this term — 1.70 points per game. Last five: W L D L W. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.40. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for Flamengo, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Flamengo have gone 4W 3D 3L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.50 PPG). Away from home they average 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Flamengo are 0.70 PPG clear of Corinthians in recent Serie A fixtures (1.70 vs 1.00). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
The BTTS picture is exceptionally clear (using home/away splits) — Corinthians register both teams scoring in 70% of relevant games, Flamengo in 70%. Both sides above 70% makes BTTS Yes one of the strongest standalone angles in this fixture.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Corinthians lead 2W to 3W over the last 6 encounters, with 1 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
Scoring has been limited when these teams have met. The 6 previous contests averaged 1.7 goals, making the Under 2.5 the historically backed angle in the goals market. The most recent clash, on 11 May 2024, ended 0–2 with Flamengo winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.7 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
Trading
Corinthians half-time and goal-timing data (61 games, 29 at home): they score before half-time in 59% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 76% of the time; BTTS occurs in 69% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 34% of games (home games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
Flamengo half-time and goal-timing data (61 games, 29 at away): they score before half-time in 72% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 76% of the time; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 59% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Corinthians 51% versus Flamengo 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Corinthians 34% | Flamengo 54%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Corinthians 1.41 xG and Flamengo 1.46 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Corinthians attack 0.998 / defence 1.079 | Flamengo attack 1.305 / defence 1.064. League average goals — home 1.326 / away 1.035. Flamengo have an above-average attack strength of 1.305 — the away xG of 1.46 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 62 Corinthians games / 61 Flamengo games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Corinthians 36% | Draw 25% | Flamengo 39%. Fair-value odds: Corinthians 2.78 | Draw 4.00 | Flamengo 2.56. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 25% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 55% | BTTS probability 58% | Total xG 2.87. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 55% — the 2.87 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 58% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Flamengo at 39% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 25% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Flamengo if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.87 combined xG gives a 55% probability to Over 2.5 — marginal — conflicting signals, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game — though H2H averaging only 1.7 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 58%. Form rates corroborate: Corinthians 70% | Flamengo 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Corinthians vs Flamengo | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 25 | Venue: Neo Química Arena • Kick-off: Sunday 1 Sep 2024, 20:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Corinthians 36% | Draw 25% | Flamengo 39% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 55% | BTTS 58% | xG Corinthians 1.41 / Flamengo 1.46 • Poisson strength factors: Corinthians attack 0.998 / def 1.079 | Flamengo attack 1.305 / def 1.064 | league avg home 1.326 / away 1.035 • Poisson stance: Flamengo (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.41
Corinthians xG
Expected Goals
1.46
Flamengo xG
58%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
55%
Over 2.5
32%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Corinthians vs Flamengo kick off?
Corinthians vs Flamengo kicked off at 20:00 on Sunday 1 September 2024 at Neo Química Arena.
What was the final score in Corinthians vs Flamengo?
Corinthians 2 - 1 Flamengo.
Where is Corinthians vs Flamengo being played?
The match is being played at Neo Química Arena.
What competition is Corinthians vs Flamengo part of?
Corinthians vs Flamengo is a Regular Season - 25 fixture in the Serie A (Brazil).
Who is favourite to win Corinthians vs Flamengo?
Our statistical model gives Corinthians a 36% chance of winning, Flamengo a 39% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Flamengo the favourite.
Will both teams score in Corinthians vs Flamengo?
Our model estimates a 58% probability that both Corinthians and Flamengo will score (BTTS).
Will Corinthians vs Flamengo have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 55%.
What is the head-to-head record between Corinthians and Flamengo?
Record (6 meetings): Corinthians 2W | Draws 1 | Flamengo 3W.
What form are Corinthians and Flamengo in?
Corinthians (all comps): 2W-4D-4L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.30 | L5 L-D-D-D-L. Flamengo (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-L-D-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Corinthians's attack rating (1.00) and Flamengo's defence rating (1.06), the model arrives at 1.41 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Flamengo's attack (1.30x) against Corinthians's defence (1.08x) — and the away total comes out at 1.46.
These ratings are built from 62/61 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.2%. Close behind: 1-2 (8.5%), 2-1 (8.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Flamengo Win
36%
2.75
25%
3.99
39%
2.59
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.7%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
8.5%
Away win
0 – 1
8.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.41
Corinthians xG
Total xG
2.87
1.46
Flamengo xG
2.75
36%
Home win
3.99
25%
Draw
2.59
39%
Away win
Goals Markets
78%
Over 1.5
1.28
22%
Under 1.5
4.55
55%
Over 2.5
1.82
45%
Under 2.5
2.22
32%
Over 3.5
3.12
68%
Under 3.5
1.47
16%
Over 4.5
6.25
84%
Under 4.5
1.19
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
58%
BTTS Yes
1.72
42%
BTTS No
2.38
Clean Sheet
23%
4.29
24%
4.09
Win to Nil
8%
11.80
9%
10.61
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.7 | 8.3 | 6.0 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 8.0 | 11.7 | 8.5 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 5.7 | 8.2 | 6.0 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Corinthians vs Flamengo?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.2%.
How many goals are Corinthians and Flamengo expected to score?
The model projects 1.41 expected goals for Corinthians and 1.46 for Flamengo, a combined total of 2.87.
How confident is the prediction model for Corinthians vs Flamengo?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 61 outings, Corinthians have picked up 1.13 PPG on a 15W 24D 22L record — L-D-D-D-L across the most recent five. The sample for Corinthians is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Flamengo's form line: 32W 14D 15L from 61 games, 1.80 PPG, last five W-L-D-L-W. The sample for Flamengo is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Flamengo are the form team by 0.67 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Corinthians.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Corinthians have posted 1.41 PPG from 29 outings (8W 17D 4L).
On the road, Flamengo have gone 14W 7D 8L from 29 away games — 1.69 PPG when travelling.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Corinthians are averaging 1.07 goals scored and 1.26 conceded per game recently; Flamengo are on 1.54 scored and 1.11 conceded.
Last 61 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Corinthians
Blended
Flamengo
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Corinthians and Flamengo in coming into this match?
Corinthians have gone 15W 24D 22L in their last 61 games (1.13 PPG), while Flamengo have gone 32W 14D 15L in their last 61 (1.80 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Corinthians at home or Flamengo away?
Flamengo's away record (1.69 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Corinthians at home: 1.41 PPG; Flamengo away: 1.69 PPG.
Have Corinthians or Flamengo been keeping clean sheets recently?
Corinthians have kept a clean sheet in 25% of their recent games, Flamengo in 31%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since November 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. They last met on 22 March 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Flamengo won 4-0 on 27 Apr 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Corinthians have gone 2W 2D 1L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Flamengo — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Corinthians
2
Draws
5
Flamengo
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Corinthians and Flamengo?
From 10 meetings on record, Corinthians have won 3, Flamengo have won 5, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Corinthians and Flamengo last play each other?
They last met on 22 March 2026, when Corinthians 1-1 Flamengo.
Who has won more matches between Corinthians and Flamengo?
Flamengo have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Corinthians see a goal before the break in 59% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 21% of those situations.
Flamengo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 72% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 69% for Corinthians, 62% for Flamengo — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 34% (Corinthians) and 59% (Flamengo).
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Corinthians home games / Flamengo away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Corinthians play Flamengo?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 69% of Corinthians's games and 62% of Flamengo's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Corinthians vs Flamengo usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 34% of Corinthians's recent games and 59% of Flamengo's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Corinthians and Flamengo tend to score early?
Corinthians have had a goal before half-time in 59% of their recent matches, Flamengo in 72% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Corinthians defy the odds to beat Flamengo 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Corinthians beat Flamengo 2-1 at Neo Química Arena, Regular Season - 25, in the Serie A. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Corinthians 1.41 xG and Flamengo 1.46 xG, a combined 2.87. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Corinthians attack 1.00 / defence 1.08 against Flamengo attack 1.30 / defence 1.06, drawn from 62/61 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Corinthians 36% | Draw 25% | Flamengo 39%, with Flamengo to win its most likely call at 39%. The actual Corinthians win had been the model's second-ranked read at 36%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 55%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 58% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 44% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Corinthians 34%, Flamengo 54%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 54%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Corinthians's trading profile (61 games, 29 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did.
Flamengo's trading profile (61 games, 29 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 57% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 31% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Flamengo arrived the stronger side — 1.80 PPG against 1.13. Form was overturned, with Corinthians winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.