Flamengo vs Atletico GO – Match Preview

The Maracana is set to host a crucial Serie A clash on Saturday, July 28th, at 19:00 GMT. Flamengo, currently 2nd in the standings, will welcome Atletico GO. Flamengo has gathered 37 points from 18 matches. Atletico GO, on the other hand, is at the bottom with 12 points from 19 games. Flamengo aims to use their home advantage to strengthen their title chase. Atletico GO is fighting to escape relegation. Both teams are eager to exceed their pre-season goals in this Round 20 match.

Flamengo – Form

Flamengo’s recent Serie A matches at Maracana Stadium have been challenging. They secured a 2:1 victory against Vitoria on 24th July. This win was expected by bookmakers. A similar 2:1 win over Criciuma followed, with late goals from Pedro and Gabriel Barbosa. However, a 1:2 loss to Fortaleza ended their 8-game home winning streak. Pedro’s penalty equalizer was a highlight, but it wasn’t enough to maintain their consistent form.

Atletico GO – Form

Atletico GO has shown inconsistent form in recent Serie A matches. They achieved a 1:1 draw against Bahia on July 25th, surprising bookmakers. A 3:1 defeat to Palmeiras came before this, with Shaylon scoring for Atletico GO. Their struggles were evident in a 0:1 loss to Vasco da Gama. These results highlight Atletico GO’s challenges in securing consistent victories.

Flamengo – Atletico GO – Head to Head

The last match between Flamengo and Atletico GO was on 14 April 2024. Flamengo won 2:1. In their last 10 matchups, Flamengo has won 6 times. Atletico GO has secured 2 victories, and 2 matches ended in draws. This record shows Flamengo’s dominance. In the recent 5 matches, both teams scored 3 times. Flamengo has not lost 12 out of their last 14 matches against Atletico GO. Also, 11 of their last 12 encounters had fewer than 3.5 goals, indicating tight matches between them.

Flamengo – Atletico GO – Standings

Midway through Serie A, Flamengo and Atletico GO are on different paths. Flamengo is 2nd with 37 points from 18 matches. They are close to the top and are meeting their high expectations. They have scored 32 goals and conceded 19. Atletico GO is 20th, with 12 points from 19 games. They have scored 16 goals and conceded 29. Flamengo is favored to win at Maracana. Atletico GO faces a tough challenge to upset Flamengo’s title chase.

Flamengo vs Atletico GO – Top scorers

Pedro leads Flamengo’s attack with 9 goals this season. Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araujo have also made significant contributions. David Luiz and Giorgian De Arrascaeta have each scored twice. For Atletico GO, Luiz Fernando is the top scorer with 6 goals. Shaylon has scored twice. Guilherme Romao, Luiz Felipe, and Gabriel Baralhas have each added a goal, showing the team’s scoring versatility.

Flamengo vs Atletico GO – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Flamengo with odds of 1.36 for a home win. Their record supports this, with 20 wins in their last 22 home matches. Atletico GO faces odds of 10.00 for an away win. Their squad is dealing with suspensions. Flamengo’s recent performance and Atletico GO’s form suggest a likely home win. Bettors can explore markets like “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” for alternative betting options.

Flamengo vs Atletico GO – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals market is set at 1.727, indicating expectations of a high-scoring game. Most past encounters had fewer than 3.5 goals. Flamengo has scored 32 goals in 18 matches, while Atletico GO has conceded 29 in 19. The “Under 2.5” goals option at 2.075 could offer value, considering Atletico GO’s scoring challenges against Flamengo.

Flamengo vs Atletico GO – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Both Teams to Score” are 2.05 for “Yes” and 1.70 for “No”. The last three matches saw goals from both teams. Flamengo’s offense and Atletico GO’s defensive issues make “BTTS: Yes” at 2.05 appealing. However, the odds suggest “BTTS: No” at 1.70 is more probable in this fixture.

Flamengo vs Atletico GO – Prediction