Criciuma will make the trip to Estádio do Maracanã this weekend, as they square off against Flamengo. View our free Flamengo vs Criciuma predictions below.
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Flamengo vs Criciuma predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Four of Flamengo's last five matches went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Criciuma's last five away games featured at least three goals.
- While Flamengo opened the scoring in five of their last seven matches, Criciuma conceded first in three of their last four road games.
- Both teams scored in Flamengo's last five games, and in 11 of Criciuma's last 12 games.
Correct score prediction: Flamengo 2-1 Criciuma
Three of Flamengo's last five games ended 2-1, and three of their last five wins were by this score line.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Flamengo are clear favourites
- Flamengo: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
- Draw: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- Criciuma: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Criciuma's away results do not inspire a lot of confidence. They have lost their last three, and five of their last six road games. Claudio Tencati’s men will face an in-form Flamengo side that won seven of their last nine home games.
On that note, Flamengo are the expected winners at 2/5 (1.40). Teams with these odds generally have a 71.4% probability of winning.
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Additionally, three goals were scored on average in the last four encounters between these sides. Taking everything into account, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.75). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter in almost a decade
The last time Flamengo and Criciuma clashed was in November 2014, which is no surprise considering Criciuma are playing in Brazil's top flight for the first time in almost a decade. In the last four skirmishes between these teams, Flamengo have three wins and a draw.
Brazil Serie A 23/11/14
Flamengo
Criciuma
Brazil Serie A 24/08/14
Criciuma
Flamengo
Team news and form guide
Flamengo: Looking to bounce back from last weekend's defeat
Flamengo will not be able to call upon the services of Allan. The former Eintracht Frankfurt and Hertha Berlin player has accumulated maximum yellow cards, and is serving a one-game suspension. Bruno Henrique is also ruled out with a sprained ankle.
Predicted lineup: Rossi (GK), Franca, Bruno, Luiz, Lucas, Pulgar, Barbosa, Araujo, Gerson, Goncalves & Pedro.
Brazil Serie A 17/04/25
W
EC Juventude
0
Flamengo
6
Brazil Serie A 13/04/25
W
Gremio
0
Flamengo
2
Copa Libertadores 10/04/25
L
Central Cordoba
2
Flamengo
1
Brazil Serie A 06/04/25
W
Vitoria
1
Flamengo
2
Copa Libertadores 04/04/25
W
Deportivo Tachira
0
Flamengo
1
Criciuma: Hoping to put an end to their winless run
Matheusinho is the only absentee for Criciuma. The former Beitar Jerusalem midfielder is sidelined with a thigh injury.
Predicted lineup: Gustavo (GK), Hermes, Angel, Fagundes, Claudinho, Mateus, Barreto, Newton, Allano, Eder & Caike.
Brazil Serie B 17/04/25
W
Athletic Club MG
0
Criciuma
4
Brazil Serie B 10/04/25
L
Athletico Paranaense
2
Criciuma
1
Brazil Serie B 05/04/25
L
Operario PR
2
Criciuma
1
Copa do Brasil 11/03/25
W
Clube do Remo
1
Criciuma
2
Brazil Campeonato Catarinense 02/03/25
L
Joinville
0 (8)
Criciuma
0 (7)
Player to watch: Pedro
Pedro has been perhaps the most in-form player in Brazil's top flight these past few weeks. The former Fiorentina player has at least one direct goal involvement in his last seven games, scoring five times with two assists. As it stands, Pedro leads the team in both goals and assists. He has scored in back-to-back games, and will fancy his chances against Criciuma.