Flamengo vs Athletico Paranaense – Match Preview

The iconic Maracana in Rio de Janeiro will host a thrilling Serie A clash. Flamengo is set to face Athletico Paranaense on Saturday, September 29th. The game starts at 23:00 GMT. Flamengo is currently 4th, with 45 points from 26 matches. They aim to strengthen their position at the top. Athletico Paranaense, 15th with 31 points from 25 games, seeks to move away from the relegation zone. A victory for either team could significantly change their league standings.

Flamengo – Form

Flamengo’s recent performances have been inconsistent. Their last game, on September 26 against Club Atletico Penarol, ended in a 0:0 draw. Before that, they faced a 3:2 defeat to Gremio in Serie A. They also lost 0:1 to Club Atletico Penarol at home. These results were unexpected and show a period of unpredictability for the team.

Athletico Paranaense – Form

Athletico Paranaense has also shown mixed results recently. Their last match was a 4:1 defeat to Racing Club on September 27. However, they managed a 0:0 draw against Criciuma in Serie A before that. They also secured a 1:0 win over Racing Club. Despite the varied outcomes, only the latest result defied bookmakers’ expectations.

Flamengo – Athletico Paranaense – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on June 16, 2024. It ended in a 1:1 draw. In their past 10 encounters, Flamengo has won 5 times, while Athletico Paranaense has 3 victories. Flamengo has shown dominance at home, with over 2.5 goals scored in 10 of their last 12 home matches against Athletico Paranaense. They have also remained unbeaten in 7 of their last 9 clashes. Athletico Paranaense has found it challenging on the road, losing 3 of their last 4 away games to Flamengo.

Flamengo – Athletico Paranaense – Standings

The standings show Flamengo in 4th place with 45 points from 26 matches. They are close to the top and have a positive goal difference. Athletico Paranaense is in 15th place with 31 points. They have scored 27 goals and conceded 29. The difference in rankings and points highlights Flamengo’s push for the top. Athletico Paranaense is aiming to improve their position.

Flamengo vs Athletico Paranaense – Top scorers

Pedro leads Flamengo’s attack with 11 goals this season. Bruno Henrique and Giorgian De Arrascaeta have also made significant contributions. For Athletico Paranaense, Agustin Canobbio and Gonzalo Mastriani are the top scorers. They, along with Julimar and Lucas Di Yorio, pose a threat to opponents.

Flamengo vs Athletico Paranaense – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Flamengo with odds of 1.65 for a win. Athletico Paranaense stands at 5.00 for an away victory. The odds for a draw are at 4.00. Flamengo’s depth could give them an edge, especially with Carlinhos suspended and Athletico without Lucas Esquivel.

Alternative betting options include “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets. These offer Flamengo at 2.25 to lead at halftime and 1.25 for a safer bet. The “double-chance” market also provides an option for Flamengo to win or draw at 1.167.

Flamengo vs Athletico Paranaense – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” goals are at 2.00, while “Under 2.5” goals are at 1.80. Given the history of high-scoring games between these teams, “Over 2.5” at 2.00 could be an attractive bet.

Flamengo vs Athletico Paranaense – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score are 2.00 for “Yes” and 1.75 for “No”. Considering Flamengo’s scoring ability at home and Athletico’s challenges away, “BTTS: No” at 1.75 seems more probable.

Flamengo vs Athletico Paranaense – Prediction