An interesting fixture is on the cards as two Rio de Janeiro-based teams draw swords at Estadio do Maracana on Sunday, 16 February 2025. View our free Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama predictions below.
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Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama predictions: Hosts to reign supreme
Key stats
- Flamengo are unbeaten in their last seven matches in all competitions.
- In contrast, Vasco da Gama have no wins in their last three games.
- Flamengo won five of the last seven clashes between these teams.
- Four of Sao Paulo's last five trips to this stadium went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
Correct score prediction: Flamengo 2-0 Vasco da Gama
Flamengo won six of their last seven matches, keeping six clean sheets in the process. They are also undefeated in the last seven meetings between these teams, with five wins and two draws.
Considering Vasco da Gama’s recent struggles, we are backing Flamengo to win to nil.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Flamengo are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It can be said that Vasco da Gama have no wins in their last three matches. However, the visitors have been a tough team to beat, as they lost only once in their last 12 games in all competitions.
As it stands, Flamengo and Vasco da Gama are first and third in Rio de Janeiro’s biggest regional tournament, respectively.
Considering their impressive run, it is no surprise that Flamengo are the expected winners at 1/2 (1.50). Teams with these odds generally have a 66.7% probability of winning.
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We have also established that Flamengo did not concede in six of their last seven matches. For this reason, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 13/20 (1.65). That one has a 60.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided contest
Vasco da Gama have a poor track record against Flamengo, as they have no wins in the last seven skirmishes between these outfits (D2, L5).
Brazil Serie A 15/09/24
Flamengo
Vasco da Gama
Brazil Serie A 02/06/24
Vasco da Gama
Flamengo
Brazil Serie A 19/05/24
Vasco da Gama
Flamengo
Brazil Campeonato Carioca 04/02/24
Vasco da Gama
Flamengo
Brazil Serie A 22/10/23
Flamengo
Vasco da Gama
Flamengo preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Pedro is sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury for Flamengo. He will not take part in this clash, and neither will Matias Vina, who has knee problems.
Predicted lineup: Cunha (GK), Wesley, Ortiz, Danilo, Varela, Allan, De la Cruz, Everton, Araujo, Arrascaeta & Juninho.
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
Vasco da Gama preview: Hoping to get back to winning ways
As for Vasco da Gama, Adson has lower-leg discomfort and will not be available for this clash, while David has not shaken off his knee injury ahead of this game.
Predicted lineup: Jardim (GK), Piton, Oliveira, Victor, Henrique, Zuccarello, Jair, Moura, Tche, Vegetti & Payet.
Brazil Serie A 10/05/25
L
Vitoria
2
Vasco da Gama
1
Copa Sudamericana 07/05/25
L
Academia Puerto Cabello
4
Vasco da Gama
1
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
L
Palmeiras
1
Vasco da Gama
0
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
D
Operario PR
1
Vasco da Gama
1
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
L
Cruzeiro
1
Vasco da Gama
0
Player to watch: Giorgian de Arrascaeta
Giorgian de Arrascaeta has an excellent track record against Vasco da Gama, as he has eight direct goal involvements (2 goals, 6 assists) in the last seven meetings between these teams. The Uruguayan forward will fancy his chances against Vasco da Gama once again.