Chapecoense and Flamengo resume their 2026 Brasileirão campaigns on Wednesday, July 22, following the mid-season break for the World Cup. The fixture pits the league’s bottom-placed side against the current second-place team, creating a significant disparity in points as the tournament enters its 19th round.
The Current Standings and Team Form
According to official league data, Chapecoense enters the match in 20th place with 9 points. Their most recent outing in May resulted in a 1–0 defeat to Palmeiras. The club faces an uphill battle to escape the relegation zone.
Conversely, Flamengo holds 34 points and currently sits in second place. The team secured a 3–0 victory over Coritiba in their last competitive match before the international break.
Did you know?
The 19th round of the 2026 Brasileirão features a congested schedule due to the World Cup hiatus, with matches spanning from July 16 to July 23 to catch up on the fixture list.
Broadcast and Viewing Information
Fans can follow the match through multiple platforms. The game will be broadcast live on TV Globo (open television) and available via Premiere (pay-per-view).
Projected Lineups for the 19th Round
Technical staffs have finalized their squads for the restart. Chapecoense, led by manager Rafael Lacerda, is expected to field:
- Goalkeeper: Aurélio
- Defenders: Marcos Vinicius, Doma, Thyere, Bruno Pacheco
- Midfielders: Camilo, Bruno Matias, Giovanni Augusto
- Forwards: Ênio, Marcinho, Bolasie
Flamengo, managed by Leonardo Jardim, is projected to start the following XI:
- Goalkeeper: Rossi
- Defenders: Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Vitão, Ayrton Lucas
- Midfielders: Erick Pulgar, Evertton Araujo, Samuel Lino, Jorginho, Bruno Henrique
- Forward: Pedro
Brasileirão 2026: 19th Round Schedule
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has confirmed the following schedule for the 19th round:
- July 16: Botafogo vs. Santos (19:30); Vitória vs. Vasco da Gama (19:30); Mirassol vs. Grêmio (21:30)
- July 17: Fluminense vs. Red Bull Bragantino (21:30)
- July 21: Atlético-MG vs. Bahia (19:30)
- July 22: Coritiba vs. Palmeiras (19:30); Chapecoense vs. Flamengo (19:30); Internacional vs. Cruzeiro (21:30); São Paulo vs. Athletico-PR (21:30)
- July 23: Corinthians vs. Remo (21:30)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chapecoense vs. Flamengo?
The game is broadcast live on TV Globo and the Premiere pay-per-view service.
What time does the match start?
Where is the game being played?
The match takes place at the Arena Condá in Chapecó, Santa Catarina.
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