Flamengo vs Atletico MG Prediction

While most leagues are on a break while the international fixtures take place, the Brazilian Serie A is approaching the end of the season, and so there are still games taking place over the next week. Flamengo host Atletico MG in the league, having just beaten them in the Copa do Brasil at the weekend.

Key Stats

• Flamengo are one of the top scoring sides in the league, with 51 goals
• They have only lost eight games in 32 league games
• Atletico MG have won 10 and lost 10 so far this season
• They have lost two league games in a row, having not won since the 9th October

Flamengo vs Atletico MG Previews, Form and Players to Watch

Flamengo are looking to finish in the top four this season which would see them qualify for next season’s Libertadores group stage. They are just one point off fourth, with this game in hand.

Atletico MG’s league campaign looks as if it will end in disappointment, as they are currently in 11th and are 16 points off being able to get involved in the Libertadores qualifiers next year. They still have another cup final to look forward to this season however, as they face Botafogo in the Libertadores final.

Flamengo Preview

Flamengo Predicted Lineup - Agustin Rossi; Ayrton, Fabricio Bruno, David Luiz, Guillermo Varela; Evertton Araujo, Erick Pulgar; Carlos Alcaraz, Gonzalo Plata, Matheus Goncalves; Bruno Henrique

At the weekend, Flamengo won 1-0 in the second leg of the final of the Copa do Brasil against Atletico MG, having won the first leg 3-1. Their last league game also finished 1-0, as former Chelsea and Arsenal defender David Luiz scored the only goal.

Flamengo have a bit of an injury crisis right now, as three of their top attacking talents are sidelined. Striker Pedro, who has scored 30 goals in all competitions this season, is out with an ACL injury. WInger Luis Araujo could return, but it is probably too soon.

Atletico MG Preview

Atletico MG Predicted Lineup - Everson; Bruno Fuchs, Igor Rabello, Renzo Saravia; Rubens, Paulo Vitor, Fausto Vera, Alisson Santana; Bernard, Eduardo Vargas; Deyverson

Atletico have hit a sticky patch recently, having not won in the league in over a month. In their last league game, they fell to an embarrassing defeat against Serie A’s bottom side Atletico Goianiense.

Captain and top scorer Hulk is now 38 years old, and he hasn’t been involved in the last three league games. He could make a return for this game, and he would be a welcome sight for Atletico fans. In fact, the last game they won in the league, was the last game that he was involved in, getting a goal and an assist.

Head to Head Stats - Flamengo vs Atletico MG

Historically, Flamengo are the bigger side of the two, and that has been demonstrated in the results between these two sides over the years. Atletico occasionally manages to get away with a result, the most famous recent win was in the Supercopa in 2022, but usually they get well beat.

10th Nov 2024 - Atletico MG 0-1 Flamengo - Copa do Brasil

3rd Nov 2024 - Flamengo 3-1 Atletico MG - Copa do Brasil

4th Jul 2024 - Atletico MG 2-4 Flamengo - Serie A

29th Nov 2023 - Flamengo 0-3 Atletico MG - Serie A

30th Jul 2023 - Atletico MG 1-2 Flamengo - Serie A

Betting Tips for Flamengo vs Atletico MG

Flamengo are in really good form, and they have something in the league to aim for, while Atletico MG’s league form has been really poor, which has led them to have nothing really to fight for. On top of that, they have the Libertadores final in the near future that they really need to win.

Flamengo’s injuries shouldn't be too much of an issue for them, as they have quality all over the pitch. Should Hulk make a return for Atletico MG, then the game could end up being a lot tighter, but I think, at 38, he is focusing on the next cup final.

With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for Flamengo to Win. Odds of 5/6 on QuinnBet means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £18.33.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction

Flamengo 2-0 Atletico MG

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