Fluminense vs Flamengo Prediction
🔊 In the upcoming 34th round of Brazil's Série A, we're in for a classic showdown: Fluminense face Flamengo at the Maracanã. Fluminense are currently seventh and will aim to push for a top-five finish in the remaining five rounds to secure a direct spot in the Copa Libertadores, as sixth and seventh places only offer a qualification berth. Flamengo have capitalized on Palmeiras' two slip-ups to reclaim the top spot, now leading the "green and whites" by three points. Filipe Luís' side cannot afford any mistakes as the season draws to a close, so a draw won't suffice. Given the significance of this clash, they need to secure another victory-just as they did in the first round (1-0).
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between these teams took place on 20 July 2025 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter, with Flamengo as the home side:
- possession: 68% vs 32%;
- corners: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 14 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Fluminense and Flamengo:
- 79 matches played;
- home team victories - 22, away team wins - 34, draws - 23;
- goals scored - 84 for Fluminense, 100 for Flamengo;
- average goals in the first half - 0.97, second half - 1.35;
- average total goals per match - 2.33.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Fluminense Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on in the Serie A, where Cruzeiro hosted Fluminense. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Fluminense vs. Cruzeiro):
- possession percentage: 52% vs. 48%;
- corners: 1 vs. 5;
- fouls: 16 vs. 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs. 6;
- shots on target: 3 vs. 5.
🔴 Fluminense are battling for a top-five spot. After a 2-0 away defeat to Ceará in the 31st round, Luis Zubeldía's squad managed to bounce back at home by defeating Mirassol 1-0. They then traveled to Belo Horizonte and played out a goalless draw with Cruzeiro. Currently sitting seventh with 51 points, the "Tricolor" can leapfrog fifth-placed Bahia and sixth-placed Botafogo, who have 53 and 52 points respectively, if they defeat Flamengo. A loss won't drop Fluminense out of the top seven, but it would give teams below them a chance to close the gap. Regardless, the hosts have their previous first-round loss in mind and are eager for revenge.
Match Results: Fluminense
Flamengo Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Serie A tournament (Sport Recife as the home side, Flamengo as the visitors). The match ended with a score of 1-5.
Here are the game statistics (Flamengo vs Sport Recife):
- possession percentage: 75% vs 25%;
- corner kicks: 15 vs 4;
- fouls: 5 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 14 vs 2.
⚫ Flamengo sit atop the standings, capitalizing on the slip-ups of their main trophy rivals, Palmeiras. The "Green and Whites" have lost their last two matches, while the "Red and Blacks" secured victories against Santos (3-2) and Sport Recife (5-1). This has allowed Filipe Luís's side to reclaim the top spot, holding a three-point lead over Palmeiras. To maintain their lead, Flamengo need to defeat Fluminense, as well as Bragantino, Atlético Mineiro, Ceará, and Mirassol in the remaining rounds. Additionally, Flamengo will face Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores final amidst these fixtures. Both clubs have shown this season that they are not only the strongest in their league but across the continent.
Match Results: Flamengo
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 79;
- First-half wins for the home team - 9; for the away team - 16; draws - 11;
- Average first-half total: 0.97;
- Today's home team averages 0.41 goals, while the visitors average 0.57.
First-Half Statistics: Fluminense (home) vs Flamengo (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- Wins: 8 (50%) vs 5 (31.25%);
- Losses: 2 (12.5%) vs 2 (12.5%);
- Draws: 6 (37.5%) vs 9 (56.25%);
- Average goals scored: 0.94 vs 0.88;
- Average goals conceded: 0.31 vs 0.31.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 3 vs 2;
- Draws: 4 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 0.6 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.3) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.5).
- Fluminense have drawn the first half in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings with Flamengo.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 79;
- Home wins - 22, Away wins - 34, Draws - 23.
Statistics: Fluminense vs Flamengo
- Matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- Victories: 15 vs 21;
- Win percentage: 45% vs 64%;
- Losses: 12 vs 4;
- Draws: 6 vs 8.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 6;
- Losses: 3 vs 2;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Fluminense have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in 16 of the last 17 head-to-head meetings.
- Fluminense have covered a +1.5 handicap in 11 consecutive head-to-head matches (Serie A).
- Fluminense have covered a +1.5 handicap in 7 consecutive head-to-head matches.
- Fluminense have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in 6 consecutive head-to-head matches (Serie A).
- Fluminense have covered a +1.5 handicap in 16 of their last 18 matches.
- Fluminense have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in 14 consecutive matches.
- Fluminense have covered a +1.5 handicap in 12 of their last 14 matches (Serie A).
- Fluminense have covered a +1.5 handicap at home in 10 consecutive matches (Serie A).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The current home team averages - 1.06 goals, the visitors - 1.27;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.33;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 38 times; on the home team’s field - 19 times.
Statistics: Fluminense vs Flamengo
- Average total in the tournament: 2.27 vs 2.73;
- Average goals scored: 1.15 vs 2.09;
- Average first-half total: 0.42 vs 0.79;
- Average second-half total: 0.73 vs 1.3;
- Fluminense: average home total in the tournament - 1.31;
- Flamengo: average away total in the tournament - 1.69;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.4) vs 2 (away - 1.67).
- Flamengo have scored less than 1.5 goals in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings.
Corners Prediction
Fluminense: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.58; at home - 5.69;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.7; at home - 6.2.
Flamengo: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6.45, away - 6;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.6; away - 5.67.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 5.12 (2.56 for the home team and 2.56 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards on the home field - 5.5 (2.69 for the home team and 2.81 for the away team).
Fluminense: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.12; at home - 1.94;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.4; at home - 2.8.
Flamengo: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.15, away - 2.44;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.6; away - 2.67.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 79;
- Both teams scored all-time - 38 times;
- On the home team's field - 19 times.
Statistics: Fluminense vs Flamengo
- Total matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- Total season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 14;
- BTTS for Fluminense at home - 6 (38%);
- BTTS for Flamengo away - 8 (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 2 vs 4;
- BTTS for Fluminense at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS for Flamengo away - 2 (33%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The upcoming match isn't just another derby; it's a true clash of ambitions. Luis Zubeldía's side teeters on the edge of the top five with 51 points, sitting in seventh place. After a setback against Ceará, the "Tricolor" are gradually finding their footing again-victory over Mirassol and a draw with Cruzeiro suggest a tentative recovery. Yet, to catch up with Bahia and Botafogo, only a win will suffice. The hosts are also driven by a desire for revenge after their first-round defeat.
The "Red-and-Blacks" are back at the summit, capitalizing on Palmeiras' slip-ups with two standout performances. However, they can't afford to relax: the gap from their chasers is just three points, and in a couple of weeks, it's the Copa Libertadores final. The double pressure is intense, but their class and determination remain high.
We anticipate a cautious, tactically astute match. Flamengo won't take unnecessary risks-they need to maintain their lead, while Fluminense lack the firepower for an open game. We're picking Flamengo's individual total under 1.5 goals. The "Red-and-Blacks" have scored less than 1.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 head-to-heads with Fluminense. We foresee a narrow 1-0 victory for the visitors.
Betting Tips: Fluminense - Flamengo
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