Flamengo vs Fluminense Prediction: The Fla-Flu is an eternal classic

Always eagerly awaited, regardless of whether the teams are strong or weak, the Fla-Flu classic can be important to decide the Brazilian champion. Flamengo beat Palmeiras 3-0 to re-enter the title race after another defeat for Botafogo. Some say that it was Flamengo who triggered Botafogo's crisis of results because the leader began to decline in performance after the Mengão victory at the Nilton Santos in Round 22. With 56 points, the Scarlet-Black is three points behind the trio at the top of the Brasileirão, namely Botafogo, Grêmio, and Palmeiras. In fourth place is RB Bragantino with 58 points and a game in hand against Flamengo still to play. Fluminense, who won the Copa Libertadores, is not in the title discussion, but it will be looking to keep its rival away from that dream.

In one of its finest performances of the season, Flamengo easily beat Palmeiras 3-0, a result few expected after the Paulistas' five straight wins. The Vulture has two tough home games in a row with Fluminense and RB Bragantino to show if it has the quality to be Brazil's champion. Three points behind the main contenders for the trophy, Flamengo must win all its matches to take advantage of any points dropped by its opponents.

The Tricolor played with many substitutes at the Beira-Rio against Internacional and still managed a 0-0 draw. The fatigue of Fernando Diniz's side after the final with Boca Juniors led to this option. Fluminense has already qualified for the 2024 Copa Libertadores, so the team's final ranking won't matter much. Still, the desire to improve on its current eighth place and prevent Flamengo from becoming champion could motivate the players.

Flamengo is the favorite to win, considering the motivation it will bring to the pitch. The title is still possible, and the clear victory over Palmeiras has given the Mengão renewed confidence. Fluminense can cause its rival a lot of problems because the team is playing without any pressure. I'm going to bet on both sides to score, as they're both very attack-minded.