Fluminense vs Flamengo Prediction: Close match between local rivals

Fluminense will face Flamengo at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the upcoming Brazil Serie A match. Fluminense is currently 4th in Brazil’s Serie A, while Flamengo is two positions above in 2nd. Fluminense comes from a victory playing as the home side, against Internacional 2-0, and as the away side, Flamengo drew with Palmeiras 1-1.

FLUMINENSE

Fluminense looks forward to a victory against Flamengo in a local rivalry match to put a sequence of victories again in the season. Fluminense’s last win again Internacional at the Maracanã Stadium really motivated the team, especially because it was a solid performance and Fluminense earned the result. Although, it’s clear that Flamendo represents an even harder job to get done. Fluminense played 39 matches this season, with 22 victories, 6 draws, and 11 defeats. The team scored 69 goals and conceded 31.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR FLUMINENSE

Fábio, Samuel Xavier, Nino, Felipe Melo, Marcelo, André, Martinelli, Lima, Ganso, Jhon Arias, Cano.

FLAMENGO

After 4 straight victories, Flamengo drew in the last round with Palmeiras in a difficult match in São Paulo 1-1. However, Flamengo comes motivated, mostly because the team is now the 2nd in Brazil’s Serie A and tries to get closer to the leader Botafogo, that has 10 points more. Although the team had been guaranteeing results, the performance is far from being convincing. Flamengo keeps trying to improve and has no regularity. Flamengo played 45 matches this season, with 26 victories, 7 draws, and 12 defeats. Flamengo scored 88 goals and conceded 51.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR FLAMENGO

Matheus Cunha, Wesley, Fabrício Bruno, David Luiz, Ayrton Lucas, Thiago Maia, Victor Hugo, Gerson, Luiz Araújo, Arrascaeta, Pedro.

EXPERT BETTING TIPS

It’s definitely an open match between two local rivals. Both of them hasn’t in great shape. Flamengo has a sequence of winning in its favor. Fluminense on the other hand comes from a great performance with a great victory in the last game. Fluminense and Flamengo have great scores rates, but Flamengo has a worse defense. It’s a good call to bet on both teams to score.