Flamengo vs Avai FC Prediction and Match Preview

Flamengo vs Avai FC

Brazil - Serie A

Date: Thursday, December 5th, 2019

Kick-off at 23:00 UK / 00: 00 CET

Place: Maracanã (Rio de Janeiro).

News Team

Flamengo

Bruno Henrique and Vitinho injured against Palmeiras and doubt for Thursday.

Jorge Jesus could organize regular changes in the squad, which means that Rene, Rodinei, Piris da Motta, Diego and Reiner should get a chance to start.

Arrascaeta and Gabriel Barbosa was the standout player last weekend and will be confident here.

Avai FC

Avaí still dealing with a number of injury concerns.

On top of that, Léo and João Paulo will serve a ban for accumulated bookings. Paulinho and Luanderson will represent.

Igor Fernandes should be returned to the left-back after losing last weekend.

Flamengo vs Avai FC Prediction

Flamengo is in the last match day against the current title holders Palmeiras and still managed to record a 1-3 victory. Meanwhile, Avai being at home and drew 1-1 with Fluminense.

Thursday, assume that the best team in the competition is taking the worst. Flamengo may even be the best team in the entire continent, and on top of that, have the home advantage to lean too.

On the other hand, Avai had to deal with disability leave, and more than that, they may not find a reason to fight, considering their impending relegation.

In addition, consider that Flamengo is on a 28 match unbeaten run in the whole game, of which 23 were won. At home, they are unbeaten in 24 matches and have won 21 of those fixtures. Meanwhile, Avai are winless in 16 matches and lost 13 of them. On the road, they are in a winless run of eight fixtures and lost seven of eight.

Finally, Flamengo has scored the most goals of all teams in the competition, 80, while the next best is only 60. On the other hand, Avai has scored at least, and have conceded the most.

Taking into account all these observations, anticipating victory for Flamengo on Thursday.

Flamengo vs Avai FC Betting Tips

Half Time / Full Time: Flamengo / Flamengo @ 2.00 (1/1)

Score in both halves: Flamengo @ 1.60 (3/5)

Flamengo -2 Handicap @ 1.90 (9/10).

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Bahia vs Vasco da Gama Prediction and Match Preview

Bahia vs Vasco da Gama

Brazil - Serie A

Date: Thursday, December 5th, 2019

Kick-off at 22:15 UK / 23:15 CET

Venue: Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador).

News team

Bahia

Rogério, Elton, Marco Antonio and Giovanni still injured and lost on Thursday.

Ronaldo was also ruled out as he was sent off against CSA last weekend. Alejandro Guerra will represent.

Vasco da Gama

Breno, Ramon and Talles Magno will lose because of injury, while Marcos Júnior is a doubt. Feliipe Bastos will start if the latter fails to recover.

Fredy Guarín receiving his third yellow card of the season against Cruzeiro and will not display here.

On the other hand, Raúl is likely to be restored to the starting XI after serving a ban.

Match Facts

Bahia has kept a clean sheet in their last 5 home game against Vasco da Gama in all competitions.

Bahia had drawn their last three home games (POLL).

Bahia has won their last four home games against Vasco da Gama in all competitions.

Bahia has scored at least three goals in their last 3 home games against Vasco da Gama in all competitions.

Bahia has seen more than 2.5 goals in their last 3 home games against Vasco da Gama in all competitions.

There has been under 2.5 goals in the last three home games Bahia (POLL).

There has been under 2.5 goals in the last 3 games of Vasco da Gama (POLL).

Bahia vs Vasco da Gama Predictions

Bahia facing tough odds latter-day match but still managed to win on the road against the CSA. Far above defects, the team had to play with a man less on the pitch with a red card.

While Vasco noted early goal at home against Cruzeiro match the previous week, to post a 1-0 win.

Former clash h2h paints a clear picture to determine who holds the favorites tag this Thursday. Consider the fact that Bahia won the game such as the latest, on the road against Vasco. Not only do they give you the win, but they recorded a clean sheet as well.

In addition, they have won four of six meetings last h2h, and most importantly, eight of the previous nine meetings between the two ends overall victory for the home team.

In this place, Bahia won the last four meetings in a row, and lost only twice in the last two decades.

Given these observations, relying on the host, Bahia, to send three points on Thursday.

However, do note the form of Bahia. They do not keep a single clean sheet in ten games overall before them, and in their latest five at home. Moreover, Vasco has scored four goals against reigning Libertadores champions, Flamengo, in their own home, two weeks ago.

Taking into account these observations, hoping the goals coming from both teams-day matches in Serie A.

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Palmeiras vs Goias Prediction and Match Preview

Palmeiras vs Goias

Brazil - Serie A

Date: Thursday, December 5th, 2019

Kick-off at 22:15 UK / 23:15 CET

Place: Allianz Parque (Sao Paulo).

TEAM NEWS

Palmeiras

Palmeiras riding their toughest stretch form to date since their most recent home 3-1 defeat against league champions Flamengo have now they are riding a three-game losing streak, as well as five games without a win (D2, L3). Palmeiras have secured a place in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores in 2020, so they have nothing to play in this game.

Palmeiras should be close to full strength ahead of this match. Their sole absentee will be defender Gustavo Gomez, who has been ruled out for the rest of this year because of a knee injury.

Expected to start XI: Jailson; Marcos Rocha, Luan, Vitor Hugo, Diogo Barbosa; Felipe Melo, Thiago Santos; Lucas Lima, Bruno Henrique, Dudu; Luiz Adriano

Goias

Goias enters this game coming off a 2-1 home loss to Fortaleza, and the result is a good ending three-game unbeaten streak (W2, D1) and the two run victory. Despite the loss, Goias does not have much to play for ahead of this game. They sit in 10th place of the standings, did not have a chance to secure a place in the Libertadores and have settled for the 2020 Copa Sudamericana spot.

Michael has been suspended for this match, but the team should be sufficiently depleted as a whole. Including Michael, or nine players may lose this match. This list includes Yago Fernando, Paulo Ricardo, Miguel Ferreira, Daniel Guedes, Jean Carlos, Renatinho, David Duarte and Walter.

Expected to start XI: Tadeu; Yago, Fabio Sanches, Rafael Vaz, Alan Ruschel; Thalles, Léo Sena, Gilberto Souza; Marlone, Rafael Moura, Leandro Barcia

Prediction

Palmeiras defeated by Flamengo last time around and will be hoping to bounce new managers to secure second place.

After some wonderful performances, Goiás defeated by Fortaleza and are now four points from the Copa Libertadores.

The hosts had the better team and is expected to dominate from the start.

Prediction: Palmeiras 2 1 Goias

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Gremio vs Flamengo Preview & Prediction Match Betting Tips

TEAM NEWS

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

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