Corinthians take on Flamengo at the Neo Química Arena in the semi-final second-leg of the Copa do Brasil on Sunday, 20 October. View our Brazilian football betting tips for the match below.
Contents
- 1 Corinthians vs Flamengo prediction: Margins could be slim in Sao Paulo
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Corinthians given the edge
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Home advantage has been key
- 4 Corinthians preview: Trio out injured for hosts
- 5 Flamengo preview: Suspensions mounting up for visitors
- 6 Player to watch – Memphis Depay
Corinthians vs Flamengo prediction: Margins could be slim in Sao Paulo
Key Stats
- Flamengo edged out Corinthians 1-0 when the teams met in the semi-final first-leg on 3 October.
- Eight of Flamengo’s last nine matches in all competitions have featured under 2.5 goals.
- Seven cards were brandishes in the first-leg between Flamengo and Corinthians earlier this month.
- Corinthians have lost only one of their last 24 home games in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Corinthians 1-0 Flamengo
Corinthians have a one-goal deficit to chase in this semi-final second-leg of the Copa do Brasil, though they have lost only once in 24 home assignments in all competitions and they could take this one to extra time with a narrow triumph over low-scoring Flamengo.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Corinthians given the edge
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Corinthians warmed up for Sunday’s crucial tie with a thumping 5-2 win over Athletico Paranaense and having avoided defeat in 23 of their last 24 home matches overall, the hosts represent good value at 8/5 to triumph here.
Flamengo meanwhile, lost the Flu-Fla derby to rivals Fluminense (0-2) last time out, so it will be interesting to see what effect that result has on their confidence. Flamengo have a 34.5% chance of winning on Sunday. View more of our latest South American tips on our free football predictions page.
Most recent H2Hs: Home advantage has been key
Three of the last four meetings between Corinthians and Flamengo have been won by the home team. Four of the last five encounters between the clubs have also featured under 2.5 goals.
Copa do Brasil 03/10/24
Flamengo
Corinthians
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
Corinthians
Flamengo
Brazil Serie A 11/05/24
Flamengo
Corinthians
Brazil Serie A 08/10/23
Corinthians
Flamengo
Brazil Serie A 21/05/23
Flamengo
Corinthians
Corinthians preview: Trio out injured for hosts
Ryan, Diego Palacios and Ruan Oliveira are all out injured for Corinthians. The hosts looked slick in the final third in midweek when they put five goals past Athletico PR in a Serie A fixture.
Predicted lineup: Souza (GK), Franca, Ramalho, Caca, Bidu, Martinez, Carrillo, Garro, Bidon, Alberto, Depay
Brazil Serie A 10/05/25
L
Mirassol
2
Corinthians
1
Copa Sudamericana 07/05/25
D
America de Cali
1
Corinthians
1
Brazil Serie A 03/05/25
W
Internacional
2
Corinthians
4
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
W
Gremio Novorizontino
0
Corinthians
1
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
L
Flamengo
4
Corinthians
0
Flamengo preview: Suspensions mounting up for visitors
Last year's beaten Copa do Brasil finalists Flamengo must compete in this weekend's crucial clash without the suspended Erick Pulgar, Gerson and Nicolas De La Cruz while Luiz Araujo and Pedro are both out injured.
Predicted lineup: Rossi (GK), Wesley, Bruno, Pereira, Lucas, Ortiz, Allan, Goncalves, Alcaraz, Henrique, Barbosa
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
EC Bahia
0
Flamengo
1
Copa Libertadores 08/05/25
D
Central Cordoba
1
Flamengo
1
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
L
Cruzeiro
2
Flamengo
1
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
W
Botafogo PB
0
Flamengo
1
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
W
Corinthians
0
Flamengo
4
Player to watch – Memphis Depay
Dutch international Memphis Depay was a high-profile summer capture for Corinthians and the 30-year-old finally got off the mark for his new employers against Athletico PR in midweek.
Depay’s class could tell
Depay can be a major threat in the final third when he is fit and firing and the 30-year-old has the kind of top-level experience that isn’t all that common in domestic football in Brazil. The ex-Barcelona and Atletico Madrid star could make a telling impact on Sunday.