SportsMall previews Thursday's Brasileiro clash between Flamengo and Fluminense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
The final installment of the Fla-Flu Derby this season takes place on Thursday Flemish host Fluorescence From the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.
A 2-0 win over Bahia put Flamengo in fourth place in the Brazilian Serie A table, while Fluçao moved out of the relegation zone with a 1-0 win over Cruzeiro in early October.
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It's early days Philip Lewis As Flamengo manager, things are encouraging as his side boast a 100% record since taking over. Tide At the helm.
Known for his exceptional defense as a player, the team have looked very sharp defensively of late, going four consecutive games without a goal in all competitions.
Just six points currently separate them from second-placed Palmeiras, although Urubu have a game in hand on all three teams above them in the table.
Flamengo can win a third consecutive Serie A match on Thursday, equaling the longest domestic streak of the 2024 season.
Flamengo have collected at least one point in six Brasileiro fixtures at the Maracana, including a 2-1 defeat against Fortaleza on Matchday 16 of their domestic campaign.
Mengao is unbeaten in his previous eight games in all competitions against the Flu, posting four consecutive clean sheets against them.
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A side that consistently sits in the top half of the table, Fluzao has dropped significantly during the 2024 campaign.
After 28 match days, Fluminense has 30 points, one more than Vitoria, the latter currently in the relegation zone.
However, on the plus side, Mano Menaces His team ended a three-match domestic unbeaten run with a win over Cruzeiro, their first clean sheet in the competition since early September (2–0 over São Paulo).
Fluçao have lost three of their previous four league matches away from home, with a 1-0 defeat at Atlético Goianians in their previous Serie A match as visitors.
This season, they have failed to win seven times in Brazil's top flight, dropping 18 points when scoring first.
They have not beaten Flamengo domestically as an away team at the Maracana since September 2022, winning 2–1 on that occasion.
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Having an ACL injury Pedro Out of the Flamengo fold for the rest of the campaign, Luis Araujo The sprained knee is expected to return in early November Alex Sandro His thighs are edged tight.
Ayrton Put them in front of the alternative against Bahia Carlos Algaraz Put the game on hold, forcing the penalty into second-half stoppage time.
At their previous appointment, fever was absent Ignacio Due to menstrual problems, Gustavo Nonado Still recovering from a broken nose Kevin Cerna Has a thigh injury.
John Arias Brasileiro scored the only goal of the Serie A campaign in a win over Cruzeiro. Fabio He made five saves to secure a clean sheet.
Flamenco Possible Starting Lineup:
Rosie; Varela, Ortiz, Pereira, Ayrton; Bulger, De La Cruz; Gerson, from Arrascata, Henrik; Barbosa
Fluminense Possible Starting Lineup:
Fabio; Xavier, Manuel, Santos, Marcelo; Martinelli, Hugo; Arias, Canzo, Lima; Elijah
We say: Flamengo 1-0 Fluminense
Flamengo seem to have embraced their new coach's philosophy and we believe their defensive system will eventually help them continue their winning ways.
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