Vasco da Gama vs Flamengo
Stadium: Maracanã
20.04.2025, 00:30
Vasco da Gama vs Flamengo: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on April 20, 2025
The Série A Round 5 features several Brazilian classics, including the anticipated meeting between Vasco da Gama and Flamengo. The Derby of Millions is the match between the two Rio de Janeiro clubs with the biggest fan bases.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Vasco da Gama: Form and statistics
The Giant is in sixth place with six points from four rounds, having won two home games and lost two away. These results are typically normal for Vasco da Gama, in line with what has happened in recent years. Vasco is usually strong at home and struggles on the road. The next match is a special case because the Derby of Millions is traditionally played at the Maracanã, a much bigger stadium than São Januário, which gives the derby a more sacred atmosphere. The Cruzmaltino has scored six goals and conceded seven in four rounds, which may suggest some defensive difficulties in stopping Flamengo's attack, the deadliest in the league so far. Last season, Vasco lost 6-1 at the Maracanã in a humiliating result, and its fans certainly won't want to see another disaster. The 2-1 defeat to Ceará in midweek wasn't very promising.
Vasco da Gama: Lineup
Coutinho and Tchê Tchê have recovered from their injuries and should come into the starting eleven, but there are doubts regarding Payet's availability. Defender Lemos is unavailable for the derby, so the central defensive duo will be João Victor and Lucas Freitas, who will try to stop Flamengo's attack.
🔖Vasco da Gama starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Léo Jardim – Paulo Henrique, João Victor, Lucas Freitas, Piton – Hugo Moura, Tchê Tchê – Nuno Moreira, Coutinho, Garré – Vegetti
⛔️Out: Lemos, Estrella, David (injured)
👤Head Coach: Fábio Carille
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Flamengo: Form and statistics
The Scarlet-Black demolished Juventude 6-0 at home and remains in first place on the same points as Palmeiras, but now with a goal average of nine, far better than the Paulistas' four. Flamengo has scored eleven goals and conceded two in four rounds, which shows the quality of Filipe Luiz's side at the start of the competition. It was the third straight league victory, with an unexpected defeat at home to Central Cordoba in the Copa Libertadores in between. Against Juventude, Pedro came on in the 57th minute and scored twice. After seven months out due to injury, the striker was again able to celebrate his goals with his usual bow to the Maracanã fans. Pedro's return is great news for Flamengo, which hasn't won the championship since 2020. The club has kept most of its players and is looking a much more serious contender this year. Botafogo isn't as fearful this year, and Flamengo's major opponent in the title race seems to be Palmeiras.
Flamengo: Lineup
Flamengo is almost at full strength, as only Vinã is injured. Alexsandro came off during the last game with a muscle problem, so his presence is still uncertain.
🔖Flamengo starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Rossi – Wesley, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas – Pulgar, De la Cruz, – Gerson, Arrascaeta, Plata – Bruno Henrique
⛔️Out: Viña (injured)
👤Head Coach: Filipe Luís
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Vasco da Gama vs Flamengo: Head-to-head statistics
The two teams have a historic rivalry, having met 351 times officially in various competitions, especially in the Campeonato Carioca. The reason for this is that the Brasileirão was created much later. Flamengo has the head-to-head advantage with 141 wins, while Vasco has won 105. The two rivals from Rio de Janeiro have drawn 105 times. In recent years, Flamengo has dominated, not losing any of the last ten meetings with Vasco da Gama.
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Vasco da Gama vs Flamengo: Betting tips & Odds
- Seven of Vasco's last eight games have seen at least three goals scored. You can place the bet TO 2.5 for 2.10 at Betway;
- Flamengo has won its two away matches in the league. You can bet on a Mengão victory for 1.5 at Bet365;
- In four of the past five games, Flamengo was the first team to score. You can place this bet at 1.36 with Bet365.
Vasco da Gama vs Flamengo match prediction 20 April 2025
Although Vasco will be the host team, the match will be played at the Maracanã with “torcida mista”, as the Brazilians say, which means that half the stadium will be in Vasco colors and the other half in Flamengo colors. Vasco is very strong at the São Januário but will not play in its fortress this time. Flamengo usually plays at the Maracanã, has better players than its rival, and is the clear favorite. The Vulture trashed Juventude 6-0 and is in first place, so confidence is high.
Our match prediction: A Flamengo win with a maximum of four goals scored. You can place this bet (Flamengo to Win & TU 4.5) at Betway for 1.72.
Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: Flamengo can win without conceding. You can bet on one team not scoring ( BTTS - NO) at 1xBet for 1.67.
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