Flamengo vs Atletico Paranense Prediction & Betting Tips - Brasileirão Serie A

Prediction published on 12/09/2023, 14:25  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 19/09/2023 at 04:42 in Football Predictions

Flamengo hosts Athletico Paranaense on Thursday in round 23 of the Brazilian Serie A. The two arrive for this match separated by five points on the standings with Flamengo in fourth having the edge over seventh-placed Athletico. Flamengo have twice already defeated Athletico in 2023 which should have them confident of another success here. Jorge Sampaoli's men won both legs against Athletico in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. Both matches were played in July. With their current form, especially at home, Flamengo should be heavy favorites here. The Mengao have not lost in their last five outings and have won three times in this period. They beat league leaders Botafogo 2-1 last time out which was before the international break. Flamengo's form as hosts is even more impressive. The Scarlet-Black have not lost at home in 14 matches with 10 of those ending in victory. Flamengo have amassed 39 points thanks to 11 wins and six draws.

Athletico Paranaense have been on the receiving end in this fixture lately. But they did win 2-1 in the reverse league fixture back in May and will hope for a similar outcome. The visitors are struggling at the moment and have found it hard to win matches. They have managed only one win in their last eight games. The positive from this however is that the Hurricane have proven hard to beat and have lost only twice in this spell. This has allowed them to go unbeaten in their last four outings with the last three games ending in a draw. The latest was a 1-1 share of the spoilers with Atletico Mineiro a fortnight ago. This form however hasn't been replicated to such strength in away assignments. Athletico have won only once in their last eight away fixtures with half ending in defeat. After 22 rounds of play, Athletico have racked up 34 points.