Fluminense vs Flamengo Prediction: Can Fluminense Orchestrate an Upset?

In the upcoming fixture of the Carioca Serie A, Fluminense will be hosting Flamengo for the Final Leg 2 of 2. The field for the iconic match is set up in Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro. Fluminense and Flamengo will also be aligning themselves for the upcoming Brazil Serie A competition which will bring all teams to play against each other. Going in the competition, Flamengo leads the scoreline with 2-0, which gives them an advantage ahead of the pressure final. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming Carioca Serie A final leg 2. 

Going in the matchup, Fluminense is coming off a win against Sporting Cristal (1-3), in which German Cano scored back-to-back goals and Victor Mendes scored the third goal in the 81st minute of play. After starting of the Libertadores fixture positively, Fluminense will be backing itself to score at least 2 goals in the starting half of play against Fluminense. Under the command of Fernando Diniz, Fluminense will be looking to play with a 4-2-3-1 formation, keeping everything balanced. Apart from the defeat against Flamengo in leg 1, Fluminense has been playing well. Fluminense has scored 92 goals against Flamengo, averaging 1.18 goals per game. Hence, Fluminense will be looking positive to at least score a goal.

Fabio; Guga, David Braz, Nino and Alexsander (Marcelo); André, Felipe Melo and Ganso; Jhon Arias, Keno and Cano.

Club Flamengo is coming off a defeat against Aucas (2-1) in the opening match of Copa Libertadores’ against Aucas (2-1), in which Matheus Franca started the proceedings with a goal in the 39th minute of play. However, Flamengo was unable to hold onto Aucas’ attack and conceded the second goal in the 85th minute. With the presence of Ribeiro, Barbosa, and Pedro in the lineup, Flamengo will be hoping for a solid comeback and a win in the Carioca Serie A. When playing against Fluminense, Flamengo has scored 114 goals, averaging 1.46 goals. 

Santos; Fabrício Bruno, David Luiz (Rodrigo Caio), Léo Pereira; Varela, Thiago Maia, Gerson and Ayrton Lucas; Matheus França (Everton Ribeiro), Cebolinha (Gabigol) and Pedro.

With Fluminense looking to settle the two goals deficit in the first initial phase of play. However, the advantage is likely to support Flamengo for winning and consolidate on the lead. Secondly, Fluminense is coming off a win against Sporting Cristal, which will be giving them confidence ahead of the important final. According to my analysis, the upcoming matchup is likely to be in Fluminense’s favor and the match total to be over 2.5 goals. The final scoreline is likely to be 2-1 at the end of 90 minutes of play.  

• Total Over 2.5 for 2.03
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.76
• Fluminense to Win for 2.30