Fluminense vs Flamengo Prediction and Betting Tips | July 16th 2023

Fluminense will square off against arch-rivals Flamengo at the Maracanã on Sunday in the Brazilian Serie A.

Both Rio de Janeiro-based teams head into the match in good form, with the hosts in fourth place in the league table with 24 points and the visitors in second place with 26 points.

Fluminense recorded a comfortable 2-0 home win over Internacional last week, thanks to first-half goals from Germán Cano and Matheus Martinelli. Flamengo were held to a 1-1 draw by reigning champions Palmeiras last week in the league.

They returned to winning ways in their Copa do Brasil quarter-finals against Athletico Parananese with a 2-0 away win on Wednesday. Gabriel Barbosa scored the second goal of the match in injury time after Erick's own goal put them ahead in the 45th minute.

Fluzão have suffered just one defeat in their last six games in all competitions but have picked up just two wins in these games as well. They have failed to score in three of their last four meetings against Flamengo and will look to leave a good account of themselves in this match.

Rubro-Negro are in good form at the moment, winning five of their last six games in all competitions. They have won six games in a row at Sunday's venue and are likely to score at least a couple of goals.

Considering their recent record against Fluminense, we back them to eke out a narrow win.

Prediction: Fluminense 1-2 Flamengo

Tip 1: Result - Flamengo to win

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the first half - Yes

Tip 4: Germán Cano to score or assist any time - Yes