Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama – Match Preview

Flamengo is set to host Vasco da Gama in a crucial Serie A match at the Maracana on Saturday, September 15th. The game starts at 21:30 GMT. Flamengo, currently 4th with 44 points, aims to strengthen their position. They have scored 39 goals and conceded 28 in 24 matches. Vasco da Gama, in 9th place with 34 points, has scored 29 goals and conceded 34. Both teams are keen to win this Round 26 match. Flamengo wants to get closer to the top, while Vasco da Gama looks to improve their standing.

Flamengo – Form

Flamengo has shown strong form at home, winning their last three matches. They beat Bahia 1:0 in the Cup on September 13, 2024. This victory was expected by bookmakers. Before this, they defeated Red Bull Bragantino 2:1 in Serie A. This match ended a series of home games with fewer than 2.5 goals. Flamengo also won another Cup match against Bahia, with a 1:0 score, meeting win expectations.

Vasco da Gama – Form

Vasco da Gama’s recent performance has been mixed. Their last game on September 12, 2024, ended in a 2:1 loss to Athletico Paranaense in the Cup. This result matched bookmakers’ predictions. Before this, they won 1:0 against Vitoria in Serie A, thanks to Joao Victor’s goal. They also beat Athletico Paranaense 2:1 in the Cup, with Pablo Vegetti scoring the decisive goal. The outcomes of these games aligned with the odds-makers’ expectations.

Flamengo – Vasco da Gama – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on June 2, 2024. Flamengo won 6-1 in a Serie A game. Out of the last 10 matches, Flamengo won 8, Vasco da Gama won 1, and 1 ended in a draw. This shows Flamengo’s dominance. In the last 5 matches, both teams scored in only 2 games. Flamengo has a strong record, not losing 26 of the last 28 matches against Vasco da Gama. They have won 8 of the last 10 encounters. Vasco da Gama has struggled, losing 4 of the last 5 matches against Flamengo.

Flamengo – Vasco da Gama – Standings

As Round 26 approaches, Flamengo is 4th with 44 points from 24 matches. They have a goal difference of +11. Vasco da Gama is 9th with 34 points and a slightly negative goal difference. The 10-point gap highlights Flamengo’s campaign superiority. However, football’s unpredictability means standings don’t tell the full story.

Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama – Top scorers

Pedro leads Flamengo’s attack with 11 goals this season. Bruno Henrique and Giorgian De Arrascaeta have also contributed with 5 and 4 goals, respectively. Luiz Araujo and defender David Luiz have added 3 and 2 goals. For Vasco da Gama, Pablo Vegetti is the top scorer with 8 goals. David has scored 4 goals. Adson and Mateus Cocao have each scored 2 goals, while defender Joao Victor has scored once.

Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Flamengo with odds of 1.67. Their strong home record and position make them favorites against Vasco da Gama. Despite Carlos Alcaraz’s suspension, Flamengo’s form and head-to-head record suggest they are likely to win. For alternative bets, “halftime-fulltime” Flamengo at 2.30 and “draw-no-bet” Flamengo at 1.25 are options. The “double-chance” market offers odds of 1.143 for Flamengo to win or draw.

Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is set at odds of 2.075, and “Under 2.5” at 1.727. Flamengo’s offensive strength and defensive vulnerabilities suggest a high-scoring game. Vasco da Gama’s record supports this. “Over 2.5” at 2.075 is a tempting bet for those expecting at least three goals.

Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama – BTTS Betting

Odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 2.00, and for “BTTS: No” at 1.75. The history between these teams shows few matches where both scored. Flamengo’s solid defense at home and Vasco da Gama’s scoring challenges suggest “BTTS: No” at 1.75 could be likely in this match.

Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama – Prediction