Corinthians 1-1 Flamengo – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Flamengo at 50% — the H2H record 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 - 8. The match kicks off on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 23:30 UTC.
Current Form
Corinthians's overall Serie A record this term: 4W 2D 4L from 10 games (1.40 PPG). Last five: W L D L D. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.20 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation.
Corinthians at Neo Química Arena this season: 4W 3D 3L from 10 home games — 1.50 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Flamengo (all games): 5W 3D 2L across 10 Serie A outings this term — 1.80 points per game. Last five: L W D W D. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.20 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
On the road, Flamengo have gone 4W 3D 3L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.50 PPG). They are averaging 1.90 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.40 PPG for Corinthians against 1.80 for Flamengo. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — Corinthians have seen both teams score in 60% of their games, Flamengo in 60%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Corinthians lead 3W to 5W over the last 9 encounters, with 1 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
The 9 previous meetings have averaged 2.2 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 29 Sep 2025, ended 1–2 with Flamengo winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading
Corinthians half-time and goal-timing data (76 games, 38 at home): they score before half-time in 76% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 68% of the time; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 55% of games (home games).
Flamengo half-time and goal-timing data (76 games, 38 at away): they score before half-time in 66% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 78% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 52% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 53% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Corinthians 51% versus Flamengo 55%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Corinthians 49% | Flamengo 51%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Corinthians 1.07 xG and Flamengo 1.62 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 0.885 / defence 1.079 | Flamengo attack 1.441 / defence 0.826. League average goals — home 1.466 / away 1.045. Flamengo have an above-average attack strength of 1.441 — the away xG of 1.62 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 45 Corinthians games / 44 Flamengo games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Corinthians 25% | Draw 25% | Flamengo 50%. Fair-value odds: Corinthians 4.00 | Draw 4.00 | Flamengo 2.00. Flamengo hold a narrow Poisson edge at 50% — the draw (25%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 51% | BTTS probability 53% | Total xG 2.70. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 51%/49% — the total xG of 2.70 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 53% 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 50% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 25% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Flamengo if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.70 combined xG gives a 51% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 53%. Form rates corroborate: Corinthians 60% | Flamengo 60% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Corinthians vs Flamengo | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 8 | Venue: Neo Química Arena • Kick-off: Sunday 22 Mar 2026, 23:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Corinthians 25% | Draw 25% | Flamengo 50% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 51% | BTTS 53% | xG Corinthians 1.07 / Flamengo 1.62 • Poisson strength factors: Corinthians attack 0.885 / def 1.079 | Flamengo attack 1.441 / def 0.826 | league avg home 1.466 / away 1.045 • Poisson stance: Flamengo (50%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.07
Corinthians xG
Expected Goals
1.62
Flamengo xG
53%
BTTS
75%
Over 1.5
51%
Over 2.5
29%
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 23:30 on Sunday 22 March 2026 at Neo Química Arena.
What was the final score in Corinthians vs Flamengo?
Corinthians 1 - 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 - 8 fixture in the Serie A (Brazil).
Who is favourite to win Corinthians vs Flamengo?
Our statistical model gives Corinthians a 25% chance of winning, Flamengo a 50% chance, and a 25% chance of a draw — making Flamengo the favourite.
Will both teams score in Corinthians vs Flamengo?
Our model estimates a 53% 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 51%.
What is the head-to-head record between Corinthians and Flamengo?
Record (9 meetings): Corinthians 3W | Draws 1 | Flamengo 5W.
What form are Corinthians and Flamengo in?
Corinthians (all comps): 4W-2D-4L in 10 | 1.40 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-L-D-L-D. Flamengo (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 2.20 / GA 1.20 | L5 L-W-D-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Corinthians's attack rating (0.89) and Flamengo's defence rating (0.83), the model arrives at 1.07 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Flamengo's attack (1.44x) against Corinthians's defence (1.08x) — and the away total comes out at 1.62.
These ratings are built from 45/44 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 13.3%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.5%), 0-1 (9.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Flamengo Win
25%
3.99
25%
4.05
50%
1.99
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.7%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
11.0%
Away win
1 – 2
9.5%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.07
Corinthians xG
Total xG
2.70
1.62
Flamengo xG
3.99
25%
Home win
4.05
25%
Draw
1.99
50%
Away win
Goals Markets
75%
Over 1.5
1.33
25%
Under 1.5
4.00
51%
Over 2.5
1.96
49%
Under 2.5
2.04
29%
Over 3.5
3.45
71%
Under 3.5
1.41
14%
Over 4.5
7.14
86%
Under 4.5
1.16
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.89
47%
BTTS No
2.12
Clean Sheet
20%
5.08
34%
2.92
Win to Nil
5%
20.26
17%
5.82
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.7 | 11.0 | 8.9 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 | 7.2 | 11.7 | 9.5 | 5.2 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| 2 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 5.1 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 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 13.3%.
How many goals are Corinthians and Flamengo expected to score?
The model projects 1.07 expected goals for Corinthians and 1.62 for Flamengo, a combined total of 2.70.
How confident is the prediction model for Corinthians vs Flamengo?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 50%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 76 outings, Corinthians have picked up 1.36 PPG on a 27W 22D 27L record — W-L-D-L-D across the most recent five.
Flamengo's form line: 43W 20D 13L from 76 games, 1.96 PPG, last five L-W-D-W-D.
Put side by side, Flamengo are the form team by 0.60 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 1.79 PPG from 38 outings (18W 14D 6L). That's noticeably better than their 1.36 PPG overall — Corinthians are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, Flamengo have gone 18W 10D 10L from 38 away games — 1.68 PPG when travelling.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Corinthians are averaging 1.26 goals scored and 1.21 conceded per game recently; Flamengo are on 1.83 scored and 0.91 conceded.
Defensively: Flamengo in 37% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 76 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Corinthians
Current Season
Flamengo
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Corinthians and Flamengo in coming into this match?
Corinthians have gone 27W 22D 27L in their last 76 games (1.36 PPG), while Flamengo have gone 43W 20D 13L in their last 76 (1.96 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Corinthians at home or Flamengo away?
Corinthians's home record (1.79 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Corinthians at home: 1.79 PPG; Flamengo away: 1.68 PPG.
Have Corinthians or Flamengo been keeping clean sheets recently?
Corinthians have kept a clean sheet in 28% of their recent games, Flamengo in 37%.
⚔️ 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 5 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 are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 34% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 18% of those situations.
Flamengo are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 66% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Corinthians 58%, Flamengo 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 55% (Corinthians) and 53% (Flamengo).
On the defensive side: Corinthians keep a clean sheet in 34% of their matches.
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 58% of Corinthians's games and 60% 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 55% of Corinthians's recent games and 53% 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 76% of their recent matches, Flamengo in 66% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Corinthians and Flamengo share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at Neo Química Arena, Regular Season - 8, as Corinthians and Flamengo drew 1-1 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 1.07 xG and Flamengo 1.62 xG, a combined 2.70. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 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 0.89 / defence 1.08 against Flamengo attack 1.44 / defence 0.83, drawn from 45/44 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Corinthians 25% | Draw 25% | Flamengo 50%, with Flamengo to win its most likely call at 50%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 25% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 51%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 75% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 50% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Corinthians 49%, Flamengo 51%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Corinthians's trading profile (76 games, 38 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did.
Flamengo's trading profile (76 games, 38 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 37% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Flamengo arrived the stronger side — 1.96 PPG against 1.36. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.