Fluminense will take on Flamengo in the Brazilian Serie A on Thursday, 20 November, as the season edges closer to its conclusion.
With just five games of the season to play, Flamengo need to win to retain their strong position at the top of the league table. Fluminense, meanwhile, are scrapping for points in their bid to qualify for the group stages of the Copa Libertadores
As part of this week's round of Brazilian Serie A betting tips, check out our Fluminense vs Flamengo prediction below.
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Fluminense vs Flamengo prediction: A big win for the visitors
Key Stats
- Flamengo won their most recent away match 5-1.
- Fluminense have won just one of their last three league matches.
- More than two goals have been scored in each of Flamengo's last four matches.
Correct score prediction: Fluminense 1-2 Flamengo
Flamengo have clicked into gear in recent weeks, and they are now unbeaten in their last four league matches. They have tunnel vision with the finishing line in sight, which should see them through on Thursday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: All results are on the table
- HOME: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Fluminense vs Flamengo odds are weighted slightly in favour of the visitors, but no result has been priced at odds-on by Ladbrokes. A win for Fluminense has been given an implied probability of 26.3%, while Flamengo have been given a 48.8% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Flamengo
Flamengo have the better record in this fixture in recent years, and they are currently unbeaten across their last four encounters with Fluminense. Going further back, Fluminense have only won one of their last 13 matches against Flamengo.
Brazil Serie A 20/07/25
Flamengo
Fluminense
Brazil Campeonato Carioca 16/03/25
Flamengo
Fluminense
Brazil Campeonato Carioca 13/03/25
Fluminense
Flamengo
Brazil Campeonato Carioca 08/02/25
Fluminense
Flamengo
Brazil Serie A 18/10/24
Flamengo
Fluminense
Fluminense preview: International absences
Fluminense are set to be without two of their young stars, as Joaquin Lavega and Ruben Leczano are unlikely to return in time from their international duties with Uruguay and Paraguay, respectively. Monoel, Ganso, Facundo Bernal and German Cano are all in the treatment room.
Predicted lineup: Fabio (GK), Xavier, Silva, Freytes, Rene, Martinelli, Hercules, Serna, Acosta, Canobio, Everaldo
Last five results
- Cruzeiro 0-0 Fluminense
- Fluminense 1-0 Mirassol
- Ceara 2-0 Fluminense
- Fluminense 1-0 Ceara
- Fluminense 1-0 Internacional
Flamengo preview: Even more absentees
If Fluminense feel hard done to by the international break, then they won't get any sympathy from Flamengo boss Filipe Luis, as he is missing five players for the same reason. Danilo, Alex Sandro, Gonzalo Plata, Jorge Carrascal and Joao Victor are all in transit.
Predicted lineup: Rossi (GK), Royal, Victor, Pereira, Lucas, Saul, Pulgar, Araujo, De Arrascaeta, Lino, Wallace
Last five results
- Sport Recife 1-5 Flamengo
- Flamengo 3-2 Santos
- Sao Paulo 2-2 Flamengo
- Flamengo 3-0 Sport Recife
- Racing Club 0-0 Flamengo
Player to watch: Giorgian De Arrascaeta
Flamengo will welcome Giorgian De Arrascaeta back into the fold for this one after the striker missed their last match for breaching the yellow card threshold in Brazil. De Arrascaeta has more goals (17) and more assists (13) than any other player in the Brazilian top flight this season.