Which team will suffer from the Club World Cup blues?

The recently concluded Club World Cup clearly showed that Brazilian clubs can hold their own in international competition. The two participating clubs from Rio de Janeiro in particular made a lasting impression in the USA. Flamengo became the only team to beat eventual winners Chelsea, while Fluminense surprisingly reached the semi-finals.

In the standings, the home side currently has the edge ahead of the infamous “Fla-Flu” derby. In second place, the “Mengão” have seven points more than their guests, who are in seventh place and also lost their first Serie A match after returning from the United States. In order not to lose touch with the top, the green and red-and-whites now urgently need to avoid another defeat at the Maracana Stadium. The only problem is that the Flamengo vs. Fluminense prediction is influenced by the red and black team’s impressive home record.

However, there are also good arguments for a potentially good result for the away team. For example, “Flu” has not lost any of its last five away games at Flamengo in the Brazilian top flight… In general, there have been very few home wins in this fixture in recent years. However, bookmakers with German licenses seem unimpressed by this and are offering significantly lower odds on a home win for Flamengo against Fluminense.

Flamengo – Statistics & current form

After some very good performances, Flamengo returned from the US a few days ago in good shape. In particular, the 3-1 victory in the preliminary round against Chelsea FC underlined the strength of the Rio de Janeiro club, although it was precisely this victory against the eventual title winners that proved to be a problem. Instead of facing Benfica Lisbon in the round of 16, they had to play Bayern, who prevailed 4-2, putting an early end to coach Filipe Luis’ team’s tournament.

The focus is now back on domestic duties and the clear goal of finally winning the Brazilian championship again after a five-year drought. Currently, things are looking good in the table. The red and blacks are in second place, three points behind leaders Cruzeiro with one game in hand.

Flamengo has had a strong league season so far

However, “O Mais Querido” suffered a painful defeat during the week. The title contender lost 0-1 to Santos FC, suffering only their second defeat of the season in Serie A. Nevertheless, the statistics still look pretty good with eight wins, three draws and the two aforementioned defeats.

The goal difference in particular underlines that “Fla” should have promising chances this season to be in contention for the top spot until the very end. After all, Luis’ team not only has the best offense in the Brazilian top flight with 26 goals scored, but also by far the best defense with only five goals conceded. They have kept a clean sheet in no fewer than nine of their 13 league games played so far.

In addition, they have 17 out of a possible 21 points from seven home games. The goal difference here stands at 19:1 (!). Given these figures, my Flamengo vs. Fluminense prediction is for a home win with relatively few goals in the game. You can place a corresponding match combo via the Bet Builder in the Betano app, for example. The Betano review provides you with additional information about the bookmaker’s strengths, weaknesses, and USPs.

Predicted Flamengo line-up:
Rossi – Wesley, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Alex Sandro – Jorginho, Allan – Luiz Araujo, De Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique – Plata

Fluminense – Statistics & current form

Fluminense made an even better impression than Flamengo at the Club World Cup in the USA. In what was almost a sensation, the “Tricolor,” which had been considered by many experts to be the weakest representative from Brazil in the run-up to the tournament, made it to the semifinals, where Chelsea FC ended their run. Nevertheless, those responsible drew an absolutely positive conclusion. After all, the team led by experienced defender Thiago Silva fought hard to earn a draw against BVB in the preliminary round and knocked out reigning Champions League finalists Inter Milan in the quarterfinals.

Will Fluminense pay the price for the grueling Club World Cup?

However, instead of drawing confidence from their performances and getting a run going in the league, they lost their first league game immediately after a six-week break. In their home game against league leaders Cruzeiro during the week, they were already 2-0 down at half-time, which was also the final score. Just 72 hours later, it’s time for the Rio de Janeiro derby. Although there is no travel fatigue, the enormous strain could become an issue. This is especially true given that “Flu” has a very old team that recovers more slowly and may need to take a breather after the highlight in the United States.

To make matters worse, coach Renato Gaucho’s team has yet to fully convince away from home. Two of their six Serie A away games have been lost. In addition, they have scored only seven goals, conceding eight. In five of the six “Flu” away games mentioned, a bet on under 2.5 goals would have paid off. All the more reason to consider betting on a low-scoring game between Flamengo and Fluminense on Sunday night.

If the Tricolor fail to score for the fourth time this season and ultimately leave the pitch as losers, there are also exciting Flamengo vs. Fluminense betting odds to be had. If you limit the result to 1-0, 2-0 or 3-0 in favor of the home side, for example, this betting approach offers a solid 2.70 as the highest odds at Winamax. By the way, you can get up to $110 in free bets as a new customer with the Winamax bonus.

Predicted line-up for Fluminense:
Fabio – Fuentes, Freytes, Thiago Silva, Samuel Xavier – Nonato, Hercules, Martinelli – Soteldo, Cano, Arias

Flamengo – Fluminense Head-to-head record

The two flagship clubs from Rio de Janeiro have already played over 80 competitive matches in a wide variety of competitions. It was almost a foregone conclusion that few goals would be scored. In four of the last five encounters, a bet on under 2.5 would have paid off. Equally exciting: the home team has never won in those five encounters. This streak can even be extended, as Flamengo has been waiting for three points against “Flu” in five home games in the Brazilian Serie A. The Red and Blacks have even lost four of their last five league matches in front of their own fans against their upcoming opponent…

Flamengo – Fluminense Tip

We are eagerly awaiting the “Fla-Flu” derby in the Brazilian top flight on Monday night. The two Club World Cup participants are currently separated by seven points in the standings. Flamengo wants to become champion, while Fluminense is looking to stay in touch with the top. The statistics speak in favor of the home side. They have won five and drawn two of their seven home games so far, scoring 19 goals and conceding just one. The visitors, on the other hand, have lost half of their six away games and scored only seven goals in total. Added to this is the fact that “Flu” returned late from the US and immediately lost their first competitive game back on home soil.

However, it should also be noted that Flamengo have failed to beat Fluminense in their last five Serie A encounters. Four of those five games were actually defeats. Nevertheless, I am optimistic that the red and blacks will fight back this time and achieve a good result. In my opinion, it therefore makes sense to combine a bet on a home win with a maximum of three goals in the game between Flamengo and Fluminense. At NEO.bet, you can get top odds of 2.14 for this. I am betting four units.