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Fortaleza vs Flamengo: Betting preview

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Our betting experts preview the Serie A match between Fortaleza and Flamengo and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Flamengo will go up against Fortaleza this coming Thursday for a Serie A meeting at Castelao. Both Fortaleza and Flamengo have endured a few disappointing results in the Serie A recently. They would have hoped for more in recent games, and both will be looking for a morale-boosting win to get back on track.

Position in the Serie A standings: Fortaleza vs Flamengo

The current standings in Serie A show us how Fortaleza and Flamengo have performed this season so far. Surely, an exciting battle for three points is on the cards in this round 28 clash on Thursday.

Current form and previous Serie A encounter between Fortaleza and Flamengo

Fortaleza looking for more

It is difficult to point a finger at recent results for Fortaleza, as they have performed according to their level. A single point is all Fortaleza have to show from their last three games, where they came up short, losing 1-3 and 2-1 against Botafogo RJ and Fluminense respectively. Their latest match brought some consolation with a 1-1 against Juventude.

Flamengo keep target in sight

Results have been pretty much up to scratch in recent matches for Flamengo, who have performed more or less according to expectations. In their last three matches, Flamengo drew 1-1 with Goias, won 1-0 against Sao Paulo, and lost 1-2 against Fluminense.

Fixture history: Fortaleza vs Flamengo

The last time the pair played each other, Fortaleza came away as 2-1 winners in the Serie A, back in June 2022. At the time of writing, the bookmakers are offering the following prices on this encounter: betting on Flamengo will get you odds 2.20, meaning the bookies predict, they are in with a 45% chance of beating Fortaleza. You can get a price of 3.25, should you wish to add Fortaleza to your accumulator, if that is your preferred betting strategy.

Highlights from the last game between Fortaleza and Flamengo:

Fortaleza vs Flamengo Stats

Here are some facts that could come in handy when placing bets on the upcoming game between Fortaleza and Flamengo. The facts are based on stats from the recent games that the teams played out across all tournaments.

  • Fortaleza have scored in the last 9 matches in a row
  • Fortaleza have not lost 9 of the last 11 home matches
  • In the last 3 matches in a row Fortaleza played, both teams scored
  • Fortaleza have not lost 7 of the last 9 matches
  • Fortaleza have not won the last 3 matches in a row
  • Flamengo have not lost 23 of the last 25 matches
  • Flamengo have scored in the last 15 matches in a row
  • Flamengo have not lost 11 of the last 12 away matches
  • Flamengo have scored in 12 of the last 13 away matches
  • Flamengo have won 7 of the last 9 away matches
  • In 10 of the last 11 Fortaleza matches versus Flamengo the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Fortaleza have not won 9 of the last 10 matches versus Flamengo
  • Fortaleza have conceded in 10 of the last 12 matches versus Flamengo
  • In 5 of the last 6 Fortaleza matches versus Flamengo the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Fortaleza home matches versus Flamengo the sum of goals was over 2.5

Players to watch in Fortaleza vs Flamengo

It is difficult to look past Moises Vieira, when on the search for a marksman. He seems to be on a strong run as he hit the target 2 times in his last 6 games for Fortaleza. Gabriel Barbosa has managed to score 3 times in the last half dozen matches for Flamengo. It is probably safe to say that they will both be looking to add to their total here once again.

Fortaleza vs Flamengo Match predictions

In conclusion, we present betting tips for this game between Fortaleza and Flamengo, which are based on the above-mentioned stats and facts. Besides the main prediction for this match, we have some low and high-risk alternatives as well.

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