Match Preview
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série A continues with a highly anticipated clash between CA Mineiro and current league leaders CR Flamengo. This Matchday 36 encounter sees Mineiro hosting Flamengo on November 26, 2025. Flamengo, sitting comfortably at the top of the table, will be pushing hard to solidify their title aspirations. Mineiro, a mid-table side, will be looking to cause an upset at home and improve their standing in what has been an inconsistent season for them.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 35 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 50 | 74 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 35 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 70 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 35 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 27 | 68 |
| 4 | Mirassol FC | 35 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 24 | 63 |
| 5 | Botafogo FR | 35 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 58 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 35 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 56 |
| 7 | Fluminense FC | 35 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 55 |
| 8 | São Paulo FC | 35 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 48 |
| 9 | RB Bragantino | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | -13 | 45 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | -4 | 45 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -2 | 44 |
| 12 | Grêmio FBPA | 35 | 11 | 10 | 14 | -7 | 43 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 35 | 12 | 6 | 17 | -2 | 42 |
| 14 | Ceará SC | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | -3 | 42 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | -8 | 41 |
| 16 | EC Vitória | 35 | 9 | 12 | 14 | -16 | 39 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 35 | 9 | 11 | 15 | -14 | 38 |
| 18 | Fortaleza EC | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | -16 | 34 |
| 19 | EC Juventude | 35 | 9 | 6 | 20 | -31 | 33 |
| 20 | SC Recife | 35 | 2 | 11 | 22 | -38 | 17 |
As the season draws to a close, the stakes are incredibly high for one side, and pride for the other:
- CR Flamengo: Positioned at the summit of the league in 1st place, Flamengo boasts an impressive record of 22 wins, 8 draws, and just 5 losses from 35 games. Their formidable attack has netted 73 goals, while their defense has been equally impressive, conceding only 23 goals, resulting in a commanding goal difference of +50 and a total of 74 points.
- CA Mineiro: Occupying the 11th spot, Mineiro has had a mixed campaign. From 34 games played, they’ve secured 11 wins, 11 draws, and suffered 12 defeats. With 37 goals scored and 39 conceded, their goal difference stands at -2, accumulating 44 points.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2025 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | CR Flamengo | 1 - 0 | CA Mineiro |
| 13 Nov 2024 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | CR Flamengo | 0 - 0 | CA Mineiro |
| 04 Jul 2024 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | CA Mineiro | 2 - 4 | CR Flamengo |
| 29 Nov 2023 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | CR Flamengo | 0 - 3 | CA Mineiro |
| 30 Jul 2023 | Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | CA Mineiro | 1 - 2 | CR Flamengo |
The historical matchups between CA Mineiro and CR Flamengo in the Brasileiro Série A have often been fiercely contested, defying current league form at times. Over the last 11 league encounters:
- Flamengo has secured 6 victories.
- Mineiro has claimed 4 wins.
- There has been 1 draw.
Looking at recent fixtures where Mineiro hosted Flamengo:
- In 2024, Flamengo defeated Mineiro 4-2 away.
- In 2023, Flamengo won 2-1 away at Mineiro.
- In 2022, Mineiro beat Flamengo 2-0 at home.
- In 2021, Mineiro secured a 2-1 home victory against Flamengo.
These results indicate that while Flamengo has shown capability to win at Mineiro’s home ground, Mineiro often manages to find the back of the net in these high-stakes encounters, particularly in their home fixtures.
Our Prediction
Flamengo’s dominant position at the top of the league, coupled with their prolific offense and stout defense, makes them strong favorites for this match. Despite Mineiro’s historical ability to challenge at home, their current mid-table form suggests they will struggle to contain the league leaders completely. However, the recent head-to-head results at Mineiro’s stadium show that when Flamengo wins away, Mineiro often contributes to the scoreline. Therefore, we anticipate Flamengo’s superior quality to prevail, but not without a fight.
Our top betting tip for this match is:
Flamengo to Win and Both Teams To Score – Yes
