Flamengo vs Juventude – Match Preview

Flamengo is gearing up to face Juventude in a pivotal Serie A Round 31 clash. This encounter is set for Friday, October 26th, at the Maracana Stadium. Kick-off is at 22:00 GMT. Flamengo, currently in 4th place, has amassed 51 points from 29 games. They are eyeing a spot at the top. Juventude, in 15th place with 34 points from 30 matches, aims to climb away from the relegation zone. Both teams are keen on a victory. Flamengo wants to enhance their Champions League qualification chances. Juventude seeks to secure their league status. This sets the stage for a thrilling match.

Flamengo – Form

Flamengo’s recent performances have shown variability. Their last match on October 20th ended in a goalless draw against Corinthians in the Cup tournament. This result was better than expected. Before this, they claimed a 2-0 win over Bahia in Serie A on October 5th. Ayrton Lucas and Carlos Alcaraz scored the goals. However, they faced a 2-0 defeat to Fluminense on October 17th. Despite being slight favorites, they lost. This ended their unbeaten run against Fluminense. Vinicius Lima and Jhon Arias scored the goals.

Juventude – Form

Juventude’s recent form has also been inconsistent. Their last game on October 20th in Serie A ended in a 3:5 defeat against Palmeiras. This was unexpected. Before this, they drew 1:1 with Vasco da Gama. Edson scored early in that match. Another 1:1 draw followed against Red Bull Bragantino. Mandaca scored after halftime. These results matched the bookmakers’ predictions.

Flamengo – Juventude – Head to Head

The last match between Flamengo and Juventude was on June 26, 2024. Juventude won 2:1 in that Serie A clash. In their last 10 meetings, Flamengo has won 4 times, and Juventude has 3 wins. Flamengo has shown strength in home games, winning the last 4 against Juventude. These matches often had more than 3.5 goals, with both teams scoring in 3 of the last 4 games.

Flamengo – Juventude – Standings

As Round 31 approaches, Flamengo is in a strong 4th place with 51 points from 29 matches. They aim for a top finish, in line with preseason expectations. Their goal difference is +11. Juventude is 15th, with 34 points from 30 games and a goal difference of -8. They are just above the relegation zone, which is below their mid-table expectation. Flamengo will look to use their home advantage to extend the 17-point gap.

Flamengo vs Juventude – Top scorers

Pedro leads Flamengo’s attack with 11 goals this season. Bruno Henrique and Giorgian De Arrascaeta have also been key, scoring 5 and 4 goals, respectively. Gerson and Luiz Araujo have each added 3 goals. For Juventude, Jean and Lucas Barbosa have scored 4 goals each. Danilo Boza has been effective in set pieces, adding 3 goals. Mandaca and Erick Farias have also scored 3 goals each, showing Juventude’s balanced attack.

Flamengo vs Juventude – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Flamengo in this Maracana showdown, with odds of 1.36 for a home win. A draw is at 4.50, and an away win at 9.50. Despite missing Bruno Henrique and Carlos Alcaraz, Flamengo is seen as a strong contender. Juventude, without Jadson and Jean, faces a formidable challenge. Flamengo’s form and history against Juventude support their favored status.

The “halftime-fulltime” bet offers Flamengo at 1.833 to lead at halftime and win at fulltime. The “draw-no-bet” market has Flamengo at 1.10, offering a refund if the match ends in a draw. The “double-chance” market gives Flamengo or draw at 1.071, appealing to cautious bettors.

Flamengo vs Juventude – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is at odds of 1.80, and “Under 2.5” at 2.00. Flamengo’s and Juventude’s recent matches suggest a high-scoring game is likely. Flamengo has scored 45 and conceded 34 in 29 matches. Juventude has 36 scored and 44 conceded in 30 games. The “Over 2.5” bet could be valuable, expecting a match with at least three goals.

Flamengo vs Juventude – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 2.10, and “BTTS: No” at 1.667. Flamengo and Juventude have both scored in 3 of their last 4 meetings. Flamengo’s defense has been leaky, conceding in 13 of the last 15 home games. Juventude’s form suggests they can score. Thus, “BTTS: Yes” could be a likely outcome for bettors.

Flamengo vs Juventude – Prediction