Flamengo vs Ceará Prediction: Flamengo Looking to Continue its Winning Run

In the upcoming fixture of Brazil Serie A, Flamengo will take on Ceara at the Estadio Jornalista Mario Fiho in Maracana, Rio de Janeiro. According to the table standings of today, Flamengo stands 2nd with 13 wins and 43 points from 24 games played in the contest so far. On the other hand, Ceara stands 15th, aspiring to make it to the top 12 standings in order to secure the Sudamericana qualification. Flamengo is coming off a win from its previous game, whereas Ceara is coming off a draw (0-0). 

Flamengo - Potential Favorites to Win (WWWDW)

With three consecutive wins under the belt, Flamengo is in the hunt for bagging another consecutive win. In the last game against Velez Sarsfield, Flamengo struck 4 goals, in which Pedro secured a remarkable hatrick against his name. Everton Ribeiro also managed to find the net once in the 45th minute of play. With a goal scoring average of 1.6 goals per game, Flamengo will look to play with a positive intent and keep themselves involved in the attacking play. Giorgian De Arrascaeta is ranked 1st in creating big scoring chances for his side in the competition.

Key Players for Flamengo

• Pedro
• Gabriel Barbosa
• Giorgian De Arras
• Lazaro

Ceara - Should Make a Gear Shift (DDWDD)

If you have been following Brazil Serie A recently you must have noticed the peculiar rise of Fortaleza. Almost the same is the case with Ceara, hence, they need to stay consistent and play with an adaptive approach to rise in the standings and qualify for the next stage. Going in the game, Ceara is coming off a draw against Athletico Paranaense (0-0) and before that managed a 1-1 scoreline against Red Bull Bragantino. Defeating Flamengo will be quite tough for Ceara, however, they can play for a draw. Ceara has a goal-scoring average of 1 goal per game, but this won’t be enough to defeat Flamengo in the upcoming away game.

Key Players for Ceara

• Stiven Mendoza
• Cleber
• Bruno Pacheco
• Iury

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the game, Ceara will be the underdogs as they have tied their last two games against formidable sides in the contest. However, Flamengo will be the hot favorites at home. The game total is expected to be over 2.5 and Flamengo to bag two or more goals.

• Flamengo to Win for 1.4
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.725
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.82