Flamengo vs Gremio Prediction: Flamengo will advance to the finals

In the eagerly awaited second leg of the prestigious Copa do Brasil semi-finals, an exciting showdown is scheduled between Flamengo and Gremio at the historic Maracanã stadium. The initial meeting resulted in a comfortable 2-0 triumph for Flamengo. The question of who will progress to the semifinals remains. Here are some essential pointers to consider for this captivating match.

Form in all competitions: DLLWW

Flamengo enters this match following a 1-1 draw against Sao Paulo in their latest league fixture. Holding the 4th position in the league standings, they have secured 2 wins, suffered 2 losses, and managed a draw in their previous 5 contests spanning various competitions. In the initial leg, Flamengo secured a 2-0 victory, with Barbosa initiating the scoring and Thiago Maia finalizing the triumph with a remarkable goal. With the lead in their favor, Flamengo aims to sustain their remarkable momentum and exhibit their prowess in this critically significant game.

Form in all competitions: WDLLD

Gremio's performance in the Brasileirao has been truly remarkable, as they currently occupy an impressive second position in the league standings. Demonstrating their resilience, in their recent league encounter, they rallied from being a goal down to secure a victory against Fluminense.

Assessing their overall performance over their last five matches across various competitions, Gremio has clinched a win, along with 2 draws and 2 losses. In preparation for the semi-final match against Flamengo, Gremio is confronted with a 2-goal deficit. It becomes crucial for them to find the back of the net in the first half of the game if they intend to secure qualification for the Copa do Brasil finals.

Their last 8 encounters produced 5 victories for Flamengo, a win for Gremio, and 2 draws.

Flamengo has a two-goal advantage and they should be able to secure their qualification with this huge advantage in their favor. Barbosa is a big-name player and with the look of things he might get another goal on Thursday. Our prediction leans towards qualification for Flamengo. 

Based on the head-to-head statistics above, Flamengo has shown dominance over Gremio in their last 7 meetings. Their recent encounter in the Brasileirão saw Flamengo emerge victorious with a convincing 3-0 scoreline. Furthermore, in 6 of their last 7 clashes, there have been at least 2 goals scored, indicating a high probability of goals in this upcoming match. We expect a minimum of two goals from either team in this encounter. 

Furthermore, Flamengo holds the status of being the favored side for a victory, and we hold the belief that they are improbable to face defeat in this match, particularly on their home turf. Our confidence lies in supporting Flamengo for either a triumph or a draw, coupled with an expectation that they will net more than 1.5 goals.