Fluminense vs Flamengo Soccer Prediction
The semi-finals of the Rio Cup of the Campeonato Carioca return to provide a meeting between Fluminense and Flamengo
One of the most desirable games in Brazilian football. Even if the two sets are far from living golden age, the importance of the classic remains, winning even in the fact that it can help decide who will be the champion of Rio de Janeiro this year.
Both teams have already met this season and a fat win for Fluminense. It was at the end of February, with Marcos Júnior to excel, having scored in that match that closed with 4-0.
The context of this game is, however, different. Flamengo won the Guanabara Cup and, despite the second place in the group stage of the Rio Cup, hopes to be able to follow to conquer this test too. Fluminense, after a troubled start to the season, won their group in the Rio Cup and tries to take this success until the dispute of the own Carioca.
Abel Braga, coach of Fluminense, defends his players and their choices, presenting himself at the maximum strength for a match that is decisive for his aspirations.
The team was eliminated from the Copa do Brasil, finished the group stage with a draw in Avaí and doubts about their capabilities seem legitimate.
Fluminense vs Flamengo Prediction
Flamengo, meanwhile, has a slightly more relaxed period following their success in the Guanabara Cup.
The home draw with River Plate and their win in their visit to Emelec in the Copa Libertadores are a positive expression for the team, which also reveals an increase in the influence of its younger players in the eleven and, after beating Portuguese-RJ on the final day of the group stage, creates some ascendant in the approach to the meeting of the semi-finals.
It is a game for both teams to present their offensive qualities, with the end result remaining uncertain.
Prediction of the Day: Both teams to score
Odds: 1.59
