Flamengo v Fluminense Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: Saturday 13^th October 2018 (Kick-off 9 PM)

On Saturday night, Flamengo host Rio rivals Fluminense in Serie A, as the home side look to make up ground on the top two teams in the Brazilian top-flight table.

Flamengo are currently just four points behind league leaders Palmeiras. A win in this clash would put them within touching distance of the leaders. Fluminense are currently 8^th place in the Serie A table, eight points away from the automatic Copa Libertadores spots for next season.

The home side head into this game having not lost in five Serie A outings. Last time out in the Brazilian top-flight they claimed a 3-0 victory at Corinthians.

Flamengo have a strong recent home record in Serie A, winning 11 of their last 14 matches on their own patch in the Brazilian top-flight.

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Fluminense’s recent record of three wins from eight league games is not great and it has left them lagging behind for a top six finish this season. However, last time out the visitors hammered Parana 4-0, which could lift the visitors.

However, their recent away record in Serie A will do little to lift the mood, as they have won just four times in 26 attempts.

Prediction

Home win and/or over 2.5 goals