21 Aug 2026
Flamengo vs Palmeiras head-to-head record: how to understand the history of the fixture
Flamengo and Palmeiras have one of the most frequent and significant rivalries in Brazilian football. The head-to-head record varies depending on the competition, home advantage and the method used to count draws decided on penalties.
What is included in the Flamengo vs Palmeiras head-to-head record
The head-to-head record covers all official matches between Flamengo and Palmeiras, usually in the Brazilian Championship, Copa do Brasil, Copa Libertadores, Brazilian Super Cup and historic national tournaments. Friendly matches are generally excluded from the main statistics. Before comparing figures, check the update date and which competitions the source has included.
Why figures may differ between sources
There are two common reasons for discrepancies. The first is the inclusion of older matches, such as games in the Rio-São Paulo Tournament and the Rio-São Paulo State Champions Cup. The second is penalty shoot-outs: in traditional statistics, the score after 90 or 120 minutes is recorded as a draw. The resulting qualification or title won on penalties is listed separately.
Record in the Brazilian Championship
The Brasileirão accounts for most of the meetings. Flamengo and Palmeiras have faced each other in the top flight since the first national championships, with many clashes coming in decisive stages of the season. Since the league adopted a round-robin points system in 2003, each fixture is worth three points and can directly affect the title race, a Copa Libertadores place or a top-four position.
Decisions and knockout matches
The fixture has produced several major moments in knockout competitions. The 2021 Copa Libertadores final ended in a 2–1 extra-time win for Palmeiras in Montevideo. In the 2023 Brazilian Super Cup, Palmeiras beat Flamengo 4–3. These matches do not replace the overall head-to-head record, but they explain why the fixture attracts so much national attention.
How to analyse home advantage
Separating matches by home status helps avoid hasty conclusions. Flamengo usually play at the Maracanã or other stadiums when they are at home; Palmeiras primarily play at Allianz Parque. There have also been matches at neutral venues, especially finals. Check wins, draws, losses, goals scored and goals conceded in each setting before saying that one team has a home advantage.
Where to check the updated head-to-head record
For the latest figures, consult the official Flamengo, Palmeiras, CBF and CONMEBOL pages, as well as sports databases listing the match, date, competition and score. The safest way to use historical data is to specify the scope—for example, official meetings up to a given date, Brasileirão matches only or matches at Allianz Parque only.
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