Flamengo vs Fluminense Prediction: Both Teams Standing in the Top 5 Standings

In the upcoming fixture of Brazil Serie A, Flamengo will take on Fluminense at the Maracanã in Rio dio Janeiro. Going in the game, both teams stand in the top five standings of the ongoing Brazil Serie A table standings. According to the standings of now, Flamengo stands 3rd with 13 wins and 45 points from 26 games played. Fluminense stands a spot below Flamengo, 4th with also 13 points and 45 points. With 41 games played between the two sides, Flamengo has won 18, leading the head-to-head statistics. When the last time these two sides played against each other, Flamengo won 1-2. 

Flamengo is continuing its unbeaten form in the contest as it has won three and drawn two games of its last five played. In the win against Sao Paulo (1-0), Giorgian De Arrascaeta scored the only goal in the 36th minute of play, with the assist made by Everton Ribeiro. With a goal-scoring average of 1.6 goals per game, Flamengo will look to win at home and gain the second spot. Flamengo is ranked 3rd at home this season, and Giorgian De Arrascaeta has created the most goal-scoring chances this season.

• Giorgian De Arrascaeta
• Gabriel Barbosa
• Everton Ribeiro

Going in the game against Flamengo, Fluminense is coming off a defeat against Corinthians (3-0), which dented their overall position in the competition. Before that, Fluminense won against Fortaleza (2-1), in which German Cano scored goals in the 11th and 57th minute of play. With a goal-scoring average of 1.5 goals per game, Fluminense will look to give Flamengo a tough time on the field. For Fluminense, German Cano will be the most important player in the middle out there. 

• Jhon Arias
• German Cano
• Paulo Ganso

Going in the game, Flamengo will be the favorite to win at home and score 2 or more goals. Fluminense can show some resistance on the field and score an equalizer early in the game.

• Flamengo to Win for 1.788
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.8
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.975