Flamengo FC vs Corinthians FC Prediction: A big match day at the Maracana

Flamengo and Corinthians will meet at the Estadio do Maracana for another enthralling contest. Both teams met early last month in the Serie A with Corinthians emerging victorious in what was a controversial game with 3 red cards. This time around, both teams will aim for a spot at the finals of the Copa do Brasil. Both teams are confident and we can be sure of a classic at the Maracana. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you. 

Form in all competitions: WDLLW

Flamengo were knocked out of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores by Penarol on a 1-0 aggregate last week and winning the Copa do Brasil is another opportunity for Flamengo to compete in the Copa Libertadores next season if they fail to make the top 4 in the Serie A. The Big Mengo continue to aspire for a top position in the Brasileiro this season as they are currently 4th placed in the league table with 9 points behind league leaders Botafogo. They have accumulated 14 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses from a total of 27 league games played and they need a win at the Maracana now more than ever. 

Corinthians once again beat Fortaleza for the second time in a row this season to qualify for the Copa Sudamericana semi-finals. Corinthians will now face Racing later this month in the semifinals of the Copa Sudamericana. 

Ramón Díaz's men qualified for the semifinals of the Copa Do Brasil after defeating Juventude with a 4-3 aggregate and they now have a 2-way open ticket to the Copa Libertadores next season if they win the Copa Sudamericana or the Copa do Brasil. In the Série A, the picture is very different as the Paulistas are in the relegation zone. 

Flamengo leads in their head-to-head stats with 12 wins, while Corinthians plays catch up with 4 wins and 4 draws. 

Let’s take a look at their meetings this season; The teams have met twice this season in the Serie A and Flamengo won the first leg encounter by a 2-0 scoreline, while Corinthians won the return leg with a 2-1 scoreline. Their last meeting which happened early last month was very physical and tough as three players were sent off in that game with 9 yellow cards. We might be looking at options around cards and fouls. Furthermore, we think Flamengo will not lose at the Maracana and they should get the win or draw here.