Flamengo vs Goiás Prediction: Bet on Flamengo to win at home

In the upcoming match of Brazil Serie A, Flamengo will receive Goiás at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Flamengo is in 16th position, while Goiás is in 18th. Flamengo comes from three games without victory, two losses against Botafogo 3-2, and Athletico-PR 2-1 in Brazil’s Serie A; and a draw in Libertadores against Racing 1-1 playing as the away side. Goiás also didn’t win in the last match. They lost to Palmeiras 5-0 at home.

Flamengo it’s still confusing at the beginning of the work new’s head coach Jorge Sampaoli. Sampaoli keeps trying to find the initial eleven formations, while the players try to understand the strategies of the coach. Also, the club is under pressure for better results.

This season, Flamengo has played 29 matches, with 15 victories, 3 draws, and 11 defeats. Flamengo scored 57 goals and took 37.

Santos, Fabrício Bruno, David Luiz, Léo Pereira, Wesley, Thiago Maia, Vidal, Ayrton Lucas, Gabriel, Everton, Pedro.

Goiás disputes simultaneously Brazil Serie A and Copa Sul-Americana. In the international tournament, they come from a victory against Gimnasia De La Plata 2-0. Although, in Brazil’s Serie A, they lost to Palmeiras at home by 5-0. This season, Goiás has played 31 matches, with 18 victories, 7 draws, and 6 defeats. Goiás scored 51 goals and took 27. 

Tadeu, Maguinho, Lucas Halter, Bruno Melo, Sander, Zé Ricardo, Morelli, Diego, Julián Palácios, Vinicius, Matheus Peixoto. 

Even though hasn’t in its best shape, Flamengo has a great chance to win Goiás. First, Flamengo’s squad is highly superior to Goiás. Also, Flamengo will play at home, in Maracanã, with the support of the fans, which makes them stronger. Add to this, Flamengo has to prove its value, especially playing against an inferior team, and try to put away the pressure of the last matches. The probability of Flamengo winning with a lot of goals it’s very high. It’s a good option to bet on a Flamengo winning by more than 2.5 goals. Pedro and Gabriel have great chances to score and could be a great option as well. Flamengo will try to respond, mostly because had a very bad start in Brazil’s Serie A.