An in-form Fortaleza will make the trip to Estádio do Maracanã this week, as they square off against league leaders Flamengo. View our free Flamengo vs Fortaleza predictions below.
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Flamengo vs Fortaleza predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams scored in eight of Flamengo's last nine matches across all competitions.
- Three of Fortaleza's last four trips to this stadium featured goals at both ends.
- Flamengo won seven of the last 10 meetings between these sides.
- While Flamengo lost just once at home, Fortaleza managed one win on the road this season.
Correct score prediction: Flamengo 2-1 Fortaleza
Three of Flamengo's last five wins were by a 2-1 score line.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour the league leaders
- Flamengo: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.5%
- Draw: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- Fortaleza: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although Fortaleza have been one of the best home teams in the Serie A this season, they have a poor record away from home, winning just one of six road games.
Bearing that in mind, Flamengo are the expected winners 11/20 at (1.55). Teams with these odds usually have a 64.5% probability of winning.
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It is also fair to point out that Flamengo have been the high-scoring team in Brazil's top flight this season. Given that over three goals were scored on average in their last 10 matches, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 10/11 (1.91). That one has a 52.4% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Can Fortaleza avoid a third consecutive defeat?
Flamengo have dominated previous encounters between these teams. They won seven of their last 10 meetings with Fortaleza, with a draw and two losses. However, it is fair to point out that while Flamengo came out on top the last two times these teams clashed, both sides have two wins apiece in their last four skirmishes.
Brazil Serie A 05/11/23
Fortaleza EC
Flamengo
Brazil Serie A 01/07/23
Flamengo
Fortaleza EC
Brazil Serie A 28/09/22
Fortaleza EC
Flamengo
Brazil Serie A 05/06/22
Flamengo
Fortaleza EC
Brazil Serie A 09/10/21
Fortaleza EC
Flamengo
Team news and form guide
Flamengo: Looking to maintain the top spot
The hosts have a few absentees ahead of this clash, including Bruno Henrique, Igor Jesus and Everton.
Predicted lineup: Rossi (GK), Franca, Bruno, Luiz, Lucas, Gerson, Allan, Pulgar, Lorran, Araujo & Pedro.
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
Fortaleza: Eyeing their fourth win in five games
Pedro Rocha and Ze Welison (thigh), Calebe (muscle), and Emmanuel Martinez (knee) are all sidelined for the visiting team.
Predicted lineup: Ricardo (GK), Tinga, Britez, Cardona, Jonatan, Rodriguez, Rossetto, Pikachu, Pochettino, Lopes & Lucero.
Brazil Serie A 28/07/24
W
Sao Paulo
0
Fortaleza EC
1
Brazil Serie A 24/07/24
D
Criciuma
1
Fortaleza EC
1
Brazil Serie A 21/07/24
W
Atletico GO
1
Fortaleza EC
3
Brazil Serie A 18/07/24
W
Vitoria
1
Fortaleza EC
3
Brazil Serie A 11/07/24
W
Flamengo
1
Fortaleza EC
2
Player to watch: Pedro
As it stands, no player has scored more goals, or registered more assists than Pedro in Brazil's top flight. In fact, the former Fiorentina forward has at least four more direct goal involvements than every other player in the league.
In his last 13 appearances across all competitions, Pedro has an impressive return of 10 goals and six assists. He will fancy his chances against one of the league's best defences.