Flamengo vs Red Bull Bragantino – Match Preview

Flamengo is set to host Red Bull Bragantino at the Maracana stadium. This match, part of Round 24, is scheduled for Friday, August 25th, at 23:00 GMT. Flamengo, currently in fourth place with 41 points from 22 matches, is looking to move up. Red Bull Bragantino, in twelfth place with 27 points from 21 games, aims to improve their position. Both teams are eager for a win. Flamengo wants to strengthen their Champions League qualification chances. Bragantino seeks to rise above the lower half of the table.

Flamengo – Form

Flamengo’s recent performance has been inconsistent. Their last match, on August 23 in the Copa Libertadores, ended in a 1:0 loss to Bolivar. This result was expected by bookmakers. Before this, they won 2:0 against Bolivar at home in the same tournament. In Serie A, they drew 1:1 with Palmeiras, breaking their winning streak at the Maracana. Despite creating opportunities, Flamengo has found it challenging to turn these into consistent victories.

Red Bull Bragantino – Form

Red Bull Bragantino has shown mixed results away from home. On August 21, 2024, they won 2-1 against Corinthians in Serie A. This outcome matched bookmaker predictions. Before this victory, they suffered a 1-2 defeat to Fortaleza. They also lost 1-2 to Corinthians at home. Despite these losses, their ability to score in each game highlights their attacking threat.

Flamengo – Red Bull Bragantino – Head to Head

The last match at Maracana between these teams ended in a 1:1 draw on May 4, 2024. In their last 9 meetings, Flamengo won 2 while Red Bull Bragantino won 3, showing a balanced rivalry. Both teams scored in 3 of the last 5 games. Flamengo has conceded in 8 of their last 9 matches against Bragantino. They will look to improve this record in the upcoming game.

Flamengo – Red Bull Bragantino – Standings

As the 24th round approaches, Flamengo is in 4th place with 41 points from 22 matches. They have a strong goal difference, having scored 36 and conceded 25. Red Bull Bragantino is in 12th place with 27 points from 21 games. They have scored and conceded 26 goals. Flamengo is on track as a title contender. Bragantino aims to exceed preseason expectations. The 14-point gap between them sets the stage for an exciting match.

Flamengo vs Red Bull Bragantino – Top scorers

Pedro leads Flamengo’s attack with 10 goals this season. Bruno Henrique and Giorgian De Arrascaeta have also made significant contributions. On the other side, Helio Junio is Red Bull Bragantino’s top scorer with 7 goals. Their scoring depth is evident, with several players capable of finding the net.

Flamengo vs Red Bull Bragantino – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Flamengo with odds of 1.67 for a home win. The odds for a Red Bull Bragantino victory are 5.50. The odds for a draw stand at 3.70. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets offer interesting options for bettors. These markets cater to various betting strategies.

Flamengo vs Red Bull Bragantino – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” goals are set at 1.95, and “Under 2.5” at 1.85. The average goals per game in their last 9 encounters is 2.44. Flamengo’s offensive strength and Bragantino’s balanced attack make the “Over 2.5” option appealing for those expecting a high-scoring match.

Flamengo vs Red Bull Bragantino – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” and “BTTS: No” are both set at 1.91. Flamengo’s solid defense at home contrasts with Bragantino’s scoring consistency. The “BTTS: Yes” option is attractive, given the teams’ scoring records.

Flamengo vs Red Bull Bragantino – Prediction

Both teams have shown they can score consistently. Given Flamengo’s home record and the scoring trends, a ‘Both Teams to Score’ bet at 1.909 offers good value for this matchup.