Maringa vs Flamengo Prediction: Flamengo Hoping to Get This One Rigth

In the upcoming Copa do Brasil Third Round, Leg 1 fixture, Maringá will host Flamengo at the Estádio Willie Davids in Maringá. With Flamengo breaking out in crunch situations, the upcoming matchup will be a test for the visitors in Maringá. Maringá has been involved in Campeonato Paranaense, whereas Flamengo is coming off Carioca Serie A. Flamengo will also be shaping up for the upcoming Serie A competition, which is likely to catch the eye of individuals. The upcoming meeting will be the first between the two, hence the odds are likely to favor Flamengo as we start the matchup.

Going in the matchup, Maringá is coming off back-to-back defeats against Athletico-PR (1-0) and (0-2). Maringá lost both the home and away fixtures in the last two matches played. With Copa do Brasil entering its most crucial phase, Maringá will be looking to align itself for the upcoming matchup. In the second round of Copa do Brasil, Maringá defeated Marcilio Dias (2-0), but after that, Maringá lost consistency. In the last five matches played, Maringá has scored just four goals, averaging 0.80 goals per game. Apart from the scoring element, Maringá has conceded goals at an average of 0.80 in the last five matches played. Hence, Maringá is likely to keep up with the balanced approach against Flamengo as well.

Dheimison (GK), Caique, Vilar, Wesley, Michel; Mathues Bianqui, Everton Morelli, Max Miller; Lago, Matheus Moraes, Robertinho.

With three back-to-back wins under their belt, Flamengo was expected to dominate Fluminense in the Carioca Cup final. However, Flamengo felt the pressure and lost (4-1), in which the only goal was scored by Ayrton Lucas. Flamengo will once again start as favorites in the upcoming Copa do Brasil fixture. However, the intent towards winning might be a little different, as Flamengo has been defeated in the last two important competitions. In the last five matches played, Flamengo has scored ten goals, averaging 2.00 goals. Compared to the scoring average, Flamengo has conceded nine goals. Hence, the scoring average equals the conceding average, which is why the pressure will be getting the best of Flamengo.

Santos (GK), Leo Pereira, David Luiz, Fabricio Bruno; Ayrton Lucas, Thiago Maia, Gerson, Guillermo Vaeria; Everton, Gabriel Barbosa, Pedro.

Maringá has lost all of its last four outings against Tier A teams across different competitions. Secondly, it has failed to score a goal against top teams and has conceded five. Therefore, Flamengo will start as favorites against Maringá. Flamengo has scored two or more goals in three of the last five matches, making them likely to score at least two goals. I am backing Flamengo to win, and the final scoreline to be 0-2 or 0-3.

• Goals Over 2.5 for 1.72
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.568
• Correct Score 0-3 for 6