Cuiaba will make the trip to Estádio do Maracanã this weekend, as they take on league leaders Flamengo. View our free Flamengo vs Cuiaba predictions below.
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Flamengo vs Cuiaba predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- Flamengo won four of the last six clashes between these outfits.
- While Cuiaba are on a four-match winless run, Flamengo won 10 of their last 12 games.
- Seven of Flamengo's last eight matches, and all of Cuiaba's last three games featured goals at both ends.
- The last three clashes between these outfits featured at least three goals.
Correct score prediction: Flamengo 2-1 Cuiaba
Flamengo won six of their last eight matches whilst conceding, and three of their last five victories were 2-1 wins. Also, Cuiaba's last two defeats were by the same score line.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Flamengo are overwhelming favourites
- Flamengo:1/3 (1.33) – 75%
- Draw: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
- Cuiaba: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Flamengo have been the best team in the Serie A this season. They are leading the standings after 14 rounds, with 30 points from a possible 42. On the other hand, Cuiaba managed just three wins in 14 matches played so far.
With that in mind, it is no surprise that Flamengo are the expected winners at 1/3 (1.33). Teams with these odds generally have a 75% probability of winning.
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Additionally, both teams were involved in a lot of high-scoring games these past few weeks. Seven of Flamengo's last nine matches went above the 2.5-goal margin, while three goals were scored on average in Cuiaba's last eight games.
On that note, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Cuiaba's struggles set to continue?
These teams clashed six times in the last four years. Flamengo won four of those encounters, with a draw and a loss.
Brazil Serie A 03/12/23
Flamengo
Cuiaba
Brazil Serie A 07/08/23
Cuiaba
Flamengo
Brazil Serie A 08/10/22
Cuiaba
Flamengo
Brazil Serie A 16/06/22
Flamengo
Cuiaba
Brazil Serie A 18/10/21
Flamengo
Cuiaba
Team news and form guide
Flamengo: Looking to maintain their place at the top of the table
Everton is ruled out with a hip injury, while Igor Jesus is recovering from a sprained ankle.
Predicted lineup: Rossi (GK), Lucas, Luiz, Bruno, Franca, Allan, Ortiz, Henrique, Gerson, Araujo & Carlinhos.
Copa do Brasil 03/10/24
W
Corinthians
0
Flamengo
1
Brazil Serie A 29/09/24
W
Athletico Paranaense
0
Flamengo
1
Copa Libertadores 26/09/24
D
Penarol
0
Flamengo
0
Brazil Serie A 22/09/24
L
Gremio
3
Flamengo
2
Copa Libertadores 19/09/24
L
Penarol
1
Flamengo
0
Cuiaba: Hoping to get back on course
There are a few absentees for the visiting team, including Max Alves, Deyverson and Matheus Alexandre.
Predicted lineup: Walter (GK), Alexandre, Alves, Marllon, Empereur, Ramon, Cafu, Augusto, Denilson, Clayson & Pitta.
Brazil Serie A 29/09/24
L
Fortaleza
1
Cuiaba
0
Brazil Serie A 22/09/24
D
Cruzeiro
0
Cuiaba
0
Brazil Matches 21/09/24
L
Nova Mutum EC
1
Cuiaba
0
Brazil Serie A 16/09/24
L
Internacional
3
Cuiaba
0
Brazil Matches 08/09/24
L
Caceres FC
1
Cuiaba
0
Player to watch: Pedro
As it stands, no player has more direct goal involvements than Pedro in the Serie A this season. The 27-year-old leads the league in assists, and is also the joint top scorer. He also has an impressive return of nine goals and six assists in his last 12 appearances for Flamengo.
Pedro was on the scoresheet the last time these teams clashed. He'll fancy his chances against Cuiaba's defence.
