Who will be the No1 title contender?

Fluminense RJ and Flamengo RJ are both at the top of Brazilian Serie A. But the undisputed number one is currently Botafogo RJ. However, now the question arises who is the first pursuer of the leader. There are a lot of clubs in question. Whoever wins this duel ranks at the very top. In fact, at least Flamengo can already be found in second place in the Campeonato Brasileiro. But Fluminense is only two points behind and is fourth. In addition, Fluminense has the home right on its own side. Such facts are to be considered regarding the betting tip forecast for the 15th matchday. The match itself takes place in the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

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Fluminense form

What are the arguments for Fluminense RL to win? Of course, fourth in the table is able to win against second. This is especially true when both clubs are separated by just two points. Also, Fluminense won last weekend while Flamengo didn't. Home law is also a factor. We'll talk about that later. But first we examine the first 14 games of the season. Here we see seven wins, three draws and four losses. The fans could marvel at 21:14 goals. The defence, in particular, is in good shape. Fluminense has not yet lost at home. So far there have been five wins and two draws. Here the hit balance with 12:4 Buden looks even better.

If we count all games, Fluminense has only three wins in the last ten duels. There are also three draws and four defeats. Most recently, however, there was the 2-0 win over Internacional. Cano (25') and Martinelli (40') scored in the first half. Statistically, the threesome was all right. Previously, however, it was only enough for a 0-1 duel with Sao Paulo. At the home game in the Copa Libertadores there was a 1-1 duel with Sporting Cristal. Also in Serie A were the games against Bahia (2:1), Atletico-MG (1:1) and Goias (2:2). If we look further back, we can still see the 0:2 in the match against River Plate. All in all, the performance is mixed, but better at home than away.

Flamengo form

When it comes to shape curve, there are two sides of the same coin. Because only 14 games have been played and Flamengo RJ is second in the Brazilian Serie A. By this logic, the team has shown the second best performance out of 20 teams in the league. Eight wins, two draws, and six defeats with 27:18 total goals. This puts the best offense in the league at Flamengo on the field. But the most recent game only ended in a draw, so the form compared to the last weekend is worse than that of the opponent. However, there is another factor to consider – away form. Abroad, Flamengo has three wins, one draw and three defeats. There are also 13:14 goals, so the hit ratio turns negative.

Let's start the analysis with a general overview. Of Flamengo RJ's last ten games, eight have ended in victory. There is only one draw and one defeat. But of all things, the division of points took place last weekend in the 1-1 draw in Palmeiras. There Flamengo fell behind by Dudu with 0:1 (24th). De Arrascaeta (81st) was able to equalize, but that was all it could take. Statistically, the draw is okay. Previously, victories over Atheletico-PR (2-1), Fortaleza (2-0), Aucas (4-0) and Santos (3-2) were celebrated. Only when we look back do we have to point out the 0:4 away to Red Bull Bragantino. In general, however, these statistics are very good.

Fluminense - Flamengo: What to expect? 

Both teams meet regularly on the pitch. Duels took place in the course of Serie A, the Copa do Brasil, the Campeonato Carioca and of course during the Copa Sudamericana. If we add up all the matches, it's 72 games. In our H2H comparison, Flamengo is just ahead with 29 wins. Because Fluminense has also recorded 23 successes. There were also 19 draws. Restricting the head-to-head comparison to Fluminense's 34 home games, there have been eight home wins, eleven draws and 15 away wins. There were 38:40 goals.

Our first bet tip goes to Under 3.5 goals. If we take the last results of both clubs as a benchmark, we are relatively sure of that. Otherwise, according to our forecast, the teams are in good form. There is only one outcome where both remain undefeated - the tie X. In any case, Fluminense has ended three of his last six games with a draw.

• Under 3.5
• Draw (risk)

* All odds and markets are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.