Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama Prediction: Can Flamengo Keep the Top Spot to Itself?

In the upcoming fixture of the Campeonato Carioca Serie A, Flamengo will take on Vasco da Gama at the iconic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Going in the second last matchday, Flamengo stands first in the points table with 7 wins and 23 points from 9 matches played. On the other hand, Vasco da Gama stands 4th with 5 wins and 17 points in the contest so far. Vasco da Gama has made reasonable progress this season and is likely to finish in the top 4 standings. However, much will depend on Botafogo’s match against Resende that is also scheduled for today. The two sides last played in March 2022 and Flamengo won (1-0). 

Flamengo - Defeated Botafogo in the Last Outing (DWLWW)

Going in the matchup, Flamengo is coming off a defeat in Recopa Sudamericana against Independiente del Valle on penalties. Forgetting what’s done and moving towards the upcoming matchup. Flamengo will look to win and stay on top of the points table. With 6 goals scored in the last 4 matches played, Flamengo is likely to keep striking at an average of 1.6 goals per game. With the likes of Andre Silva, Matheus Goncalves, and David Luiz in the lineup, Flamengo is likely to keep playing their natural game against Vasco da Gama. Secondly, Flamengo has scored 76 goals against Vasco da Gama at an average of 1.17 goals per game. Hence, the odds at the start of the match will favor the home side to win.

Vasco da Gama - Coming off Two Back to Back Wins in Carioca Serie A (WWLWW)

Going in the matchup, Vasco da Gama is coming off a win against Boavista (4-1), in which Pedro Raul, Alex Teixeira, and Jose Rodriguez scored goals throughout the match. Striking over 2.00 goals in the last 5 matches played, Vasco da Gama is certainly progressing with an aggressive approach. With 4 wins from the last 5 played, Vasco da Gama is likely to play its natural game and keep a straightforward approach. The upcoming matchup will be an important one for Vasco da Gama as if they lose Botafogo will move up the points table. Hence, it’s possible that Vasco might play for a draw instead of winning. With an all-time goal scoring average of 0.98 goals per game against Flamengo, Vasco da Gama is likely to struggle in scoring.

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the matchup, Flamengo is coming off an upset against Independiente del Valle in Recopa Sudamericana. However, Flamengo will be the home favorite for winning and scoring at least 2 goals. Talking about the last three matches, Flamengo has dominated Vasco da Gama in all encounters. Furthermore, Vasco da Gama’s recent form is quite peculiar, hence, I am predicting both teams to score. The final scoreline is expected to be over 2.5 goals and Flamengo to apply itself fully in order to win.

• Flamengo to Win for 1.80
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.06
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.85