Match Report
In the standings it was Flamengo 2nd on 51 points, Palmeiras 1st on 52 — separated by 1. Palmeiras had been under-performing their position — 8th on five-round form against 1st in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2/0.84 for Flamengo and 1.8/0.84 for Palmeiras (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.32.
32 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Flamengo 11, draws 14, Palmeiras 7, at 2.44 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 31% of the wins in this fixture.
The venue was Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho, with room for 78,838 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Palmeiras led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 0-3.
Goal scorers
Palmeiras: José Manuel López (38'), Allan (57'), Paulinho (90')
Key stats
Possession: Flamengo 48% · Palmeiras 52% · Total shots: 22-12 · On target: 3-6 · Corners: 8-4