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Serie A: Flamengo vs Fortaleza – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Get ready for the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A game between Flamengo and Fortaleza with our expert pro tips! We’ve got the top stats, predictions, and odds all in one place, so you can stay ahead of the game.

This Saturday at the Maracana, Flamengo will take on Fortaleza in another Serie A showdown.

With an unbeaten streak of four games at home, Flamengo are determined to hold onto their position as the third-placed team. But don’t count Fortaleza out just yet! Despite trailing by five positions in the standings, they are only two points behind the Scarlet-Black. And having won the previous meeting last season 3-2, the visitors have every reason to feel confident.

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Flamengo Form

Flamengo’s recent games have been truly thrilling! Although they suffered a 4-0 defeat against Red Bull Bragantino, they bounced back and secured a 2-3 win over Santos. And that’s not all – they went on to dominate their most recent match against Aucas with a stunning 4-0 victory. In their last six Serie A matches at home, Flamengo won four games, drew once, and lost only once. This team knows how to bring the heat, scoring 12 goals and conceding just four.

Fortaleza Form

Fortaleza’s last three matches have been quite the rollercoaster. They suffered a tough 2-0 loss against Botafogo RJ, but they didn’t let that get them down. In their next match, they came out strong and secured a hard-fought 0-1 victory against Cruzeiro. And just when you thought that was it, they went on to win 2-1 again against Atletico MG! But let’s not forget that Fortaleza are no strangers to challenges. While they’ve won twice in their last six away games, they’ve also had to deal with two draws and two losses.

Flamengo vs Fortaleza Stats

These statistics based on the last couple of matches played across all tournaments between Flamengo and Fortaleza might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game.

  • Flamengo have scored in 33 of the last 35 home matches
  • Flamengo have won 10 of the last 12 home matches
  • Flamengo have scored in 17 of the last 19 matches
  • Flamengo have not lost 11 of the last 12 matches
  • Flamengo have not lost 11 of the last 12 home matches
  • In 19 of the last 21 Fortaleza away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 12 of the last 13 Fortaleza matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Fortaleza matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Fortaleza have lost 4 of the last 5 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In 6 of the last 8 Fortaleza away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5

Flamengo vs Fortaleza – Players in Form

Are you on the hunt for a top marksman in his prime? Look no further than Erick Pulgar! This guy is on fire, hitting the bullseye twice recently for Flamengo in the Serie A. And he’s not the only one with a sharp eye for goal – Tomas Pochettino has also found the back of the net twice in the last six matches for Fortaleza.

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Full-time result

Flamengo won eight of their last 10 games at Maracana, drawing one and losing one. Meanwhile, Fortaleza put up a strong fight on the road, winning four out of their last 10 away games, drawing two, and losing four. It’s sure to be a nail-biting game you won’t want to miss!

Both teams to score

Flamengo scored the first goal an incredible eight times out of their last ten games. But don’t count Fortaleza out just yet. They have been known to strike early, having scored the opening goal in six of their last ten away games. Every time these two teams meet at Maracana, it’s a guaranteed thrill ride with both teams scoring in the last three meetings. Buckle up and get ready for an exciting match!

Total goals

Flamengo scored an average of 2.1 goals in their last ten matches in which over 2.5 goals happened six times. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Fortaleza, who managed to score 1.2 times in those matches.

Match predictions: Flamengo vs Fortaleza

In conclusion, the match between Flamengo and Fortaleza appears to be a favorable betting option.

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