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Gremio
Gremio came from a 2-1 defeat against Fluminense in their previous match Brazilian Serie A, and that the results of a four-game winning streak halted Gremio. They have gone W6, D1, L3 in their last 10 games in all competitions.
Leonardo, Geromel, Jean Pyerre and Felipe Vizeu all injuries for Gremio but Felipe Vizeu is only consistent first team player. That said, Gremio could be slightly weaker ahead of this important contest.
Gremio have looked rather average at home in the 2019 Copa Libertadores so far, with the Porto Alegre side sign posts W3, L2 on their own turf. They were defeated in their match newer home (1-0 Palmeiras) and four of those games have seen only one side of the goal.
FLAMENGO
Flamengo drew 0-0 with Sao Paulo in their previous league match and the result extended their unbeaten streak in Serie A to nine games (W8, D1). They have gone 11 straight games in all competitions without a loss.
Diego Ribas and Lincoln remained as Flamengo single injury sidelined ahead of this match, but both players have been out for some time and should not affect the contest.
Flamengo has been struggling badly on the road when it comes to the 2019 Copa Libertadores, as they have registered just one win in five previous matches (W1, D2, L2). They are without a win in four matches away run in the competition, and they had not scored more than once in one of their four matches.
Gremio vs. Flamengo
Brazil - Serie A
Date: Sunday, November 17, 2019
Kick-off at 19:00 UK / 20:00 CET
Venue: Arena do Grêmio (Porto Alegre).
Prediction
Grêmio has failed to impress in their last couple of matches, but eventually win and will head into Sunday after five consecutive victories, which should give you confidence.
Flamengo held to a draw by Vasco, but it was not a concern because they have a cushion of 11 points over Palmeras, who have a game in hand. Jorge Jesus, in fact, expected to prioritize the Copa Libertadores final on Sunday's game.
Grêmio revenge after being destroyed by Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores and will probably miss key success considering their opponents.
Prediction: Gremio 3: 2 Flamengo
