Fluminense vs Flamengo Prediction: Duel Between the Two Brazilian Giants

In the upcoming fixture of Copa do Brasil, Round of 16, Leg 1, Fluminense will be hosting Flamengo at the historic Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. With both teams topping the charts in Brazil Serie A, the upcoming matchup is likely to have a balanced encounter. The two have played three matches against each other in 2023, in which Fluminense has won twice, and Flamengo has just been successful once. The last time these two sides played against each other in Carioca Taca Guanabara Playoff, and Fluminense won 4-1, in which Marcelo, Cano, Gomes, and Gomes scored goals. The team which manages to maximize the first leg will be stretching the momentum in the second meeting. Hence, the home side is likely to come out and play with a determined and positive approach. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

According to the points table standings of today, Fluminense stands 3rd in Brazil Serie A with 4 wins and 14 points from 6 matches played in the competition. In the last five matches played, Fluminense has won 3, lost 1, and drawn a fixture. In the recent outing against Cuiaba (2-0), Nino and Ganso scored goals. With the likes of German Cano, Arias, Santos, and Lima in the lineup, Fluminense will have the odds in its favor for winning comprehensively against Flamengo. About the scoring, Fluminense has scored 12 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 2.40 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Fluminense has conceded just 4 goals, averaging 0.80 goals per game. Hence, the upcoming matchup favors the home side for scoring at least 2 or more goals against the struggling visitors. When playing at home recently, Fluminense has managed to win three consecutive matches. In addition to the phenomenal home run, Fluminense has managed to score 9 and concede just 1 goal in the last three matches. 

Flamengo has started regaining consistency in Serie A, as it managed to win over Bahia (2-3) and Goias (2-0). Flamengo has secured 2 wins, 2 draws, and a defeat in the last five matches played across all competitions. With Flamengo now playing away from home, the pressure will be accumulating with every passing second. However, an early goal against Fluminense can recharge the soldiers of Jorge Sampaoli in the middle. In the last fixture against Bahia, Franca, Barbosa, and Luiz managed to score, giving their side a lead of 2 goals at the end of the first half. Flamengo has achieved all three possible results in the last three away matches, which makes them less favorite to win comprehensively against Flamengo. About the goal scoring, Flamengo has scored 8 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 1.60 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Flamengo has also conceded 8 goals. 

With Fluminense missing out, Pedro, I am backing Teixeira and Souza to take the attack to the opposition. However, the home side looks in complete control of its home fixtures, as it has managed to win the last three home matches convincingly. In addition to this stat, Flamengo hasn’t been consistent in its away fixtures recently. Therefore, I am backing both sides to score, and the match total to be over 2.5 goals. The final scoreline is predicted to be 2-1, and Flamengo to score the opening goal. 

• Fluminense to Win for 2.40
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.8
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.63