The showdown, corresponding to the 11th round of the Brasileirao, promises to be a thrilling encounter. Fluminense aims to reclaim victory at home after settling for a draw in their previous match, while the visiting Flamengo arrives with high spirits following a recent win.
Current Form of Fluminense and Flamengo
Fluminense comes into this match with a single point from their last outing against Coritiba, where they ended the game locked at 1-1. Out of their previous four matches, they have secured three victories but suffered one defeat, achieving ten goals while conceding seven.
Flamengo’s Recent Performance
Flamengo, on the other hand, is buoyed by their recent 3-1 triumph over Santos. In their last few fixtures, they’ve recorded two wins, one loss, and one draw, netting a total of ten goals while letting in five.
Fluminense has been formidable at the Jornalista Mário Filho stadium, maintaining an unbeaten record at home throughout the tournament so far.
In their last five encounters in the league, the two teams have produced an array of results. The home side, Fluminense, has managed to secure two victories, with Flamengo also winning twice, and one match finishing in a draw. The last meeting between these rivals in the Brasileiro league was on November 19, when Fluminense came out on top with a 2-1 victory.
Currently, Fluminense occupies second place in the standings with 20 points (6 Wins – 2 Draws – 2 Losses), while Flamengo sits in fifth with 17 points (5 Wins – 2 Draws – 2 Losses).
The referee for today’s match is Raphael Claus.
Upcoming Matches for Both Teams in the Brasileirao
Fluminense’s next matches:
- Matchday 12: vs. Santos on April 19 – 16:00 (Argentina Time)
- Matchday 13: vs. Chapecoense on April 26 – 20:30 (Argentina Time)
- Matchday 14: vs. Internacional on May 3 – 18:30 (Argentina Time)
- Matchday 15: vs. Vitória on May 9 – 18:00 (Argentina Time)
- Matchday 16: vs. São Paulo on May 16 – 20:30 (Argentina Time)
Flamengo’s next matches:
- Matchday 12: vs. Bahia on April 19 – 19:30 (Argentina Time)
- Matchday 13: vs. Atlético Mineiro on April 26 – 20:30 (Argentina Time)
- Matchday 14: vs. Vasco da Gama on May 3 – 16:00 (Argentina Time)
- Matchday 15: vs. Grêmio on May 10 – 19:30 (Argentina Time)
Match Times in Different Countries
Argentina: 18:00 hours
Colombia and Peru: 16:00 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico), and Nicaragua: 15:00 hours
Venezuela and Chile (Santiago): 17:00 hours