Flamengo vs Internacional – Match Preview

On December 1, 2024, Flamengo will host Internacional at the Maracana for a crucial Serie A match. This 36th-round clash, set for a Friday evening at 19:00 GMT, sees Flamengo in 5th place with 63 points. Internacional is close behind in 3rd place with 65 points. Both teams have surpassed preseason expectations and are now vying for top positions. A win here is vital for their campaigns, but a draw also keeps their hopes alive as the season nears its end.

Flamengo – Form

Flamengo has shown impressive defensive skills in their recent matches. They played a goalless draw against Atletico MG in Serie A on November 13. A missed penalty by David Luiz could have altered the outcome. Before this, they won 1-0 against the same team in the Cup, showcasing their resilience. Their defensive strength was evident again in a 1-0 victory over Cruzeiro on November 7 in Serie A, thanks to a goal from David Luiz. These outcomes were in line with bookmakers’ predictions.

Internacional – Form

Internacional has been on a winning streak with three consecutive Serie A victories. They beat Red Bull Bragantino 4:1 at home on November 24th, as expected by bookmakers. A 1:0 away win against Vasco da Gama followed on November 21st, with Wesley scoring the crucial goal. Their winning continued with a 2:0 victory over Fluminense at home on November 8th. These results demonstrate Internacional’s consistent performance and ability to secure points both home and away.

Flamengo – Internacional – Head to Head

The last match between Flamengo and Internacional at the Maracana ended in a 1:1 draw on October 30, 2024. In their past 10 meetings, both teams have won three times each, with four matches ending in draws. This shows a well-matched rivalry. In the last five encounters, both teams scored in three matches. Flamengo has a strong home record, not losing 16 of the last 18 matches against Internacional. Also, fewer than 3.5 goals were scored in 9 of the last 11 home matches against Internacional, indicating closely contested games.

Flamengo – Internacional – Standings

As the Serie A season progresses to its 36th round, Flamengo and Internacional are set to compete in a pivotal match at the Maracana. Flamengo, 5th with 63 points from 35 games, aims to leverage their home advantage. Internacional, just above them in 3rd place with 65 points, seeks to maintain their lead. With only two points between them, this match is crucial for their final standings. Both teams have been performing strongly, making this clash even more significant as the season draws to a close.

Flamengo vs Internacional – Top scorers

Pedro leads Flamengo’s attack with 11 goals this season. Bruno Henrique and Giorgian De Arrascaeta have contributed 5 goals each. David Luiz and Gerson have added 3 goals each, showing the team’s scoring depth. For Internacional, Wesley stands out in midfield with 10 goals. Rafael Santos Borre, the forward, follows closely with 9 goals. Alan Patrick has scored 8 times, while Alexandro Bernabei and Bruno Henrique have each scored 3 goals, highlighting the team’s collective effort.

Flamengo vs Internacional – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers offer odds of 2.40 for a Flamengo win, 3.10 for a draw, and 3.25 for an Internacional win. Flamengo’s strong home record against Internacional makes them slight favorites, despite injuries and suspensions. Internacional, higher in the standings and on a winning streak, aims to defy the odds. This sets the stage for a closely contested match.

The “halftime-fulltime” option has odds of 3.10 for Flamengo leading at the break. The “draw-no-bet” market offers Flamengo backers security at 1.615. The “double-chance” market for Internacional to win or draw is at 1.364, appealing to those seeking lower risk.

Flamengo vs Internacional – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” goals are 2.20, while “Under 2.5” goals are at 1.65. The last 10 matches between these teams averaged 2.1 goals, suggesting a trend towards fewer goals. Flamengo has scored 53 and conceded 38 in 35 Serie A matches, showing variability. Internacional has a tighter defense, with 51 goals for and 29 against. The “Under 2.5” option at 1.65 could be appealing, given the history of low-scoring games in this fixture.

Flamengo vs Internacional – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score are 1.909 for both ‘Yes’ and ‘No’. In their last 10 meetings, both teams scored in 5 matches. Flamengo’s recent home form and Internacional’s away form show mixed results. This makes predicting the outcome challenging. However, the trend towards lower-scoring games might make “BTTS: No” the more likely scenario.

Flamengo vs Internacional – Prediction