Flamengo v Bragantino

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Next up is a top six clash in the Brazilian top flight when sixth placed Flamengo play host to fourth placed Bragantino at the Maracana and with just two league positions and two points separating the two teams, this upcoming battle promises to be an interesting one for sure with both sides jostling for a possible top four finish and Copa Libertadores football for next season.

Flamengo bring a three-match unbeaten sequence into this upcoming clash which includes picking up recent wins against the likes of Fortaleza and most notable of all, a 3-0 home win against the current Serie A league leaders, Palmeiras.

A 1-1 draw with local rivals Fluminense in the Flu-Fla derby followed but having lost just twice in their previous 14 home games at the Maracana, Flamengo will be in confident mood that they can not only extend their unbeaten run to four games but also collect another three important points at the expense of their visitors.

Goals could be in short supply though as 10 of Flamengo's 16 home games so far this season have resulted in Under 2.5 goals being scored with nine clean sheets also contributing to the rather low goal-count at home this season.

Bragantino will be desperate to hold onto their current top four spot as the visitors occupy fourth place prior to this upcoming midweek clash at the Maracana but their cause hasn't been helped by the fact that they have failed to win either of their last two league matches, picking up just one point in the process.

A 1-0 defeat away from home at Sao Paulo was followed by an entertaining 2-2 draw at home with fellow high-fliers, Botafogo, but Bragantino face another tough examination of their top four credentials on Thursday night with this encounter against Flamengo.

Bragantino had collected back-to-back wins previously in the shape of wins against Goias and Corinthians, but had slipped to a 2-1 defeat at home to Atletico Mineiro beforehand, so the prospects of an away win here for the visitors looks to hang in the balance at the very least.

Results away from home have been a bit of a mixed bag where Bragantino have been concerned as the visitors have won six, drawn six and lost four of their 16 outings on the road so far this season while goals may be a rare commodity on Thursday night as 11 of Bragantino's 16 away games to date have also resulted in Under 2.5 goals as well.

Flamengo v Bragantino Verdict

Five out of the last eight meetings between Flamengo and Bragantino have produced two goals or less and another tight encounter looks to be on the cards here at the Maracana on Thursday night with neither side contemplating a defeat.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 1.85

Other side bets worth considering:

Flamengo win @ 1.90

Correct Score: Flamengo 1-0 @ 7.50