With both teams 90 minutes away from Copa Libertadores glory, Palmeiras and Flamengo will go head-to-head at Estadio Monumental on Saturday evening.
This weekend's encounter is the sixth all-Brazilian final in South America's biggest club competition and a fourth in the last six years.
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Palmeiras vs Flamengo prediction: Fourth continental title for Flamengo
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- Palmeiras will head into Saturday's grand finale on a rough patch, having failed to win any of their last five matches across all competitions.
- Six of Flamengo's most recent seven outings have ended with three goals or more.
- Four of Palmeiras' last five outings have yielded at least five cautions, and another feisty affair is on the cards against an opposing outfit whose previous seven games have produced five yellow cards six times.
Correct score prediction: Palmeiras 1-2 Flamengo
As with most finals, form goes out of the window, and there is little to choose between the teams.
Both Palmeiras and Flamengo are vastly experienced at this level, but we can see Flamengo edging their league rivals to carry the day.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Flamengo given the vote of confidence
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Palmeiras' 30 goals are the most of any side in this year's Copa Libertadores. Still, the Alviverde's attacking exploits have not been deemed enough to get them over the line in Saturday's final, where they have given a win probability of 33.3%.
Abel Ferreira's men suffered an agonising 3-2 loss to Gremio last time out, a result that all but ended their league title aspirations.
Meanwhile, Palmerias' defeat on Wednesday was Flamengo's gain as O Mais Querido are now just three points away from securing the Brasileiro.
Filipe Luis's side have been backed to secure the first of a potential two-trophy haul this weekend, with a 43.5% chance of coming out on top.
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Most recent H2Hs: One win in eight for Palmeiras
Having completed a league double over Palmeiras this term, Flamengo will make the trip to Peru aiming to secure a third consecutive win in this fixture.
Their only defeat since July 2023 came in an inconsequential Copa do Brasil round-of-16 second-leg clash last August, as the Brasileiro title-elect eventually secured a 2-1 aggregate triumph
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Since returning from July's FIFA Club World Cup, Paulinho has yet to feature for Palmeiras as he continues to nurse a leg injury, while Lucas Evangelista is set to miss out with a hamstring issue.
After sitting out his side's last outing through suspension, defender Murilo is eligible to take part once again.
Predicted lineup: Carlos Miguel(GK), Khellven, Murilo, Micael, Jefte, Allan, Fuchs, Moreno, Felipe Anderson, Lopez & Roque
Palmeiras' last five matches:
- Gremio 3-2 Palmeiras (Brasiliero)
- Palmeiras 0-0 Fluminense (Brasileiro)
- Palmeiras 0-0 Vitoria (Brasileiro)
- Santos 1-0 Palmeiras (Brasileiro)
- Mirassol 2-1 Palmeiras (Brasileiro)
Flamengo preview: Matias Vina to miss reunion with former employers
Joining Allan, Pedro and the suspended Gonzalo Plata, Vina is one of four guaranteed absentees for Flamengo on Saturday.
The Uruguayan won two Copa Libertadores titles during his time as a Palmeiras player and will now hope to get a third winner's medal.
Predicted lineup: Rossi(GK), Lucas, Pereira, Danilo, Royal, Carrascal, Jorginho, Pulgar, Lino, Henrique & Araujo
Flamengo's last five matches:
- Atletico-MG 1-1 Flamengo (Brasileiro)
- Flamengo 3-0 Bragantino (Brasileiro)
- Fluminense 2-1 Flamengo (Brasileiro)
- Sport Recife 1-5 Flamengo (Brasileiro)
- Flamengo 3-2 Santos (Brasileiro)
Player to watch – Jose Lopez
With seven goals in the competition so far, Lopez has scored the joint-most Copa Libertadores goals, while only Adrian Martinez has been directly involved in more goals.
Having also netted 10 times in league action, the 24-year-old is enjoying the best scoring season of his career.
However, Lopez is yet to score in any of his previous appearances against Flamingo, and Saturday's upcoming encounter is as good a time as any to end that drought.