Today, at 20:00 (Argentina time), Flamengo hosts Remo at the iconic Maracanã Stadium as part of matchday 7 of the Brasileirao.
Team Form Heading into the Match
Flamengo is entering this match on a high note after their impressive 3-0 victory over Botafogo in their previous fixture, while Remo is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Coritiba.
Flamengo’s Recent Brasileirao Performance
In their last four matches, Flamengo secured two wins and drew twice, managing to score 8 goals while conceding only 2. This home match is vital for them as they aim to continue their winning momentum.
Remo’s Recent Struggles
Remo, on the other hand, has experienced a tough run, with their last match resulting in a loss and their previous games yielding only one defeat and three draws, scoring 6 goals but conceding 9.
The historical rivalry between these teams shows a tight competition, with Flamengo winning 3 out of their last 5 encounters, and Remo claiming 2 victories. The last meeting was on April 2 during the group stage of the 1978 Brasileirao, where Flamengo triumphed 1-0.
Currently, Flamengo sits in sixth place with 10 points from 5 matches, while Remo struggles in nineteenth with just 3 points, having drawn 3 and lost 3 matches.
Next up for Flamengo is a highly anticipated encounter with rivals Corinthians on March 22, starting at 20:30 (Argentina time), an event that has the fans buzzing.
The match will be officiated by referee Paulo Zanovelli da Silva.
Upcoming Fixtures for Flamengo and Remo
Flamengo: March 19 vs Remo, 20:00 (Argentina time); March 22 vs Corinthians, 20:30 (Argentina time).
Remo: March 22 vs Bahia, 16:00 (Argentina time).
Match Time by Region
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 20:00
Colombia and Peru: 18:00
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico and Nicaragua: 17:00
Venezuela: 19:00