The latest news ahead of Ceará vs Flamengo confirms that the two teams will face off on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 21:30 UTC at the Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo in Fortaleza as part of the 18th round of the Brasileirão Série A[1][4]. Ceará, currently ranked ninth after a comeback victory against Cruzeiro, aim to leverage their home advantage and strengthen their bid for international tournament spots[5]. Flamengo lead the league and look to steady themselves after a recent setback in the Copa do Brasil, motivated to maintain their position at the top[5].
Historically, Flamengo have edged the head-to-head with six wins from 17 encounters, while Ceará have four wins and there have been seven draws; Flamengo also lead in goals scored in the fixture[5]. In the most recent league form, Flamengo have recorded seven wins in their last ten outings, demonstrating defensive solidity and effective attack, with Giorgian De Arrascaeta as a key contributor[3]. Ceará have four wins in their last ten and will rely on Antonio Galeano, their leading scorer, to make an impact[3].
Team news highlights include the return of Arrascaeta and Jorginho to Flamengo’s starting lineup after being rested midweek. Samuel Lino and Emerson Royal are set to start for Flamengo for the first time. Ceará coach Léo Condé has all his main players available after their last round victory interrupted a three-game losing streak[7].
The match promises high intensity, with Ceará eager for a top-table push and Flamengo determined to bounce back and consolidate their lead[5].
References
- [1] Ceará vs Flamengo live score, H2H and lineups – Sofascore
- [3] Ceará vs Flamengo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds – SportsGambler
- [4] Ceara VS Flamengo: Live Scores, Lineups, H2H & Odds – 365Scores
- [5] Ceara vs Flamengo Prediction for today 3 August 2025 – Scores24.live
- [7] Flamengo line-up to face Ceará and stay top of the table – OneFootball