Flamengo vs Fluminense prediction, odds & betting tips 20/07/2025

Flamengo and Fluminense will go head-to-head in the Fla-Flu derby this weekend, with the two teams pencilled to face each other late on Sunday, 20 July.

Both sides have only recently returned from the FIFA Club World Cup, but it's now time to get their head back focused on the task at hand domestically.

As part of our latest round of Brazilian Serie A betting tips, check out our Flamengo vs Fluminense prediction below.

Flamengo vs Fluminense prediction: A comfortable night ahead for the hosts.

Key Stats

• Flamengo are unbeaten at home in the Brazilian Serie A this season.
• Fluminense have lost both of their last two matches without scoring a goal.
• Fewer than three goals have been scored in four of Fluminense's last five matches.

Correct score prediction: Flamengo 2-0 Fluminense

Flamengo have returned from the Club World Cup in better form, while Fluminense still look like a team rueing their semi-final exit. There is only one ground in Brazil that has been harder to visit this season and that strength at home should see Flamengo cruise to a win on Sunday.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Flamengo are the odds-on favourites

• HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.6%
• DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
• AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

The Flamengo vs Fluminense odds are weighted in favour of the hosts, and Fluminense aren't being given much of a chance. Ladbrokes have priced Flamengo as the odds-on favourites, and have given them a 55.6% chance of victory, while Fluminense have been given a 20% chance of winning the derby.

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Most recent H2Hs: Low-scoring affairs

Don't expect too much excitement on Sunday as none of the last ten matches between Flamengo and Fluminense have produced more than two goals. The most recent encounter was a bore 0-0 draw back in March, the second of two goaless draws in this fixture in 2025.

Brazil Campeonato Carioca 08/02/25

Fluminense

0

Flamengo

0

Brazil Serie A 18/10/24

Flamengo

0

Fluminense

2

Brazil Serie A 23/06/24

Fluminense

0

Flamengo

1

Brazil Campeonato Carioca 17/03/24

Flamengo

0

Fluminense

0

Brazil Campeonato Carioca 10/03/24

Fluminense

0

Flamengo

2

Flamengo preview: Battling through injuries

Flamengo continue to battle against the odds as they keep pace at the top of the league despite a growing injury list. For this one, they are missing five players due to injury, including Alex Sandro and Aytron Lucas. Bruno Henrique will also be forced to sit out due to suspension.

Predicted lineup: Rossi (GK), Wesley, Danilo, Pereira, Varela, Allan, Jorginho, Araujo, Arrascaeta, Everton, Plata

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

Fluminense preview: 40-year-old continues to shine

After reminding everyone of just how good he is at the Club World Cup, Thiago Silva will line up for Fluminense in the heart of the defence. The 40-year-old looks as if he could play for another five years at his current level and will be hoping to lead Fluminense to a league title before he signs off. Otavio is their only confirmed missing player for this one.

Predicted lineup: Fabio (GK), Xavier, Silva, Freytes, Fuentes, Hercules, Martinelli, Serna, Nonato, Arias, Cano

Brazil Serie A 11/05/25

L

Atletico Mineiro

3

Fluminense

2

Copa Sudamericana 09/05/25

L

San Jose de Oruro

1

Fluminense

0

Brazil Serie A 03/05/25

W

Sport Recife

1

Fluminense

2

Copa do Brasil 30/04/25

W

Aparecidense

0

Fluminense

1

Brazil Serie A 27/04/25

L

Botafogo

2

Fluminense

0

Player to watch: Giorgian de Arrascaeta

Giorgian de Arrascaeta is having a sterling campaign for Flamengo and has arguably been the best player in Brazilian domestic football in 2025. The Uruguayan has scored nine goals and provided four assists in 11 starts for Flamengo this season, so Fluminense will do well to keep him out of the game on Sunday evening.