Tournament: Serie A Brazil
Game time: July 12, 2024, 18:00
On July 12, 2024, in the 16th round of the Brazilian Serie A, a match between Flamengo and Fortaleza will take place. The hosts need a win to maintain their lead, while the visitors are aiming for a spot in the upper part of the table.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Flamengo: They have won ten of their last thirteen matches across all competitions.
- Fortaleza: They have lost only once in their last six matches.
- Goal Timing: Flamengo scored 30% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
- Scoring Consistency: Flamengo has scored at least once in their last 13 matches.
- First Half Performance: Flamengo wins the first half in 39% of their matches, while Fortaleza wins in 38%.
Team Analysis
- Flamengo: Known as the "Vultures," Flamengo finished fourth in the last Serie A season, securing a spot in the Copa Libertadores where they advanced to the playoffs from second place despite being defeated by Bolívar. Domestically, Tite's team is dominating. Although they won only twice in their first five matches, since mid-May they have only failed to win in Serie A against Atlético Paranaense (1-1) and Juventude (1-2), drawing 1-1 with Cuiabá in the last round.
- Fortaleza: Known as the "Tricolors of Steel," Fortaleza finished in the top 10 last season, qualifying for the Copa Sudamericana where they managed to outplay Boca Juniors to claim the top spot in their group. Domestically, they have maintained their level as an ambitious mid-table team. They have had several unbeaten runs this season, including one of six matches and another of four (with ten points). Despite being defeated by Vasco da Gama, they managed to beat Fluminense 1-0 in the last round.
Team News
- Flamengo: Everton and Igor Jesus are still injured.
- Fortaleza: Hércules returns after serving a suspension.
Possible Starting Lineups
- Flamengo (possible lineup): Rossi – Ayrton, David Luiz, Fabrício Bruno, Wesley Lima – Allan, Léo Ortiz, Gerson, Bruno Henrique, Luiz Araújo – Carlinhos.
- Fortaleza (possible lineup): João Ricardo – Bruno Pacheco, Titi, Brítez, Tinga – Sasha, Pedro Augusto, Pochettino, Breno, Hércules – Lucero.
Head to Head Matches: Flamengo vs Fortaleza Last year, the "Vultures" won both encounters.
Match Prediction and Betting Tips The favorite will, of course, be the home side. However, both teams are strong defensively – we bet on "total under 2.5 goals" (odds: 1.87).
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