Palmeiras vs Flamengo Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups & Team News | Brazilian Serie A

Palmeiras vs Flamengo Preview

• Competition: Serie A
• Date: Monday, 25 May
• Kick-Off Time: 07:00 PM GMT
• Venue: Allianz Parque

The Palmeiras vs Flamengo match will be played on Monday at the iconic Allianz Parque. The first placed team will host the second-placed team in the Serie A.

Two giants of Brazlian Serie A will lock horns as both of them are looking to get the lead in the points table. Even though Palmeiras are sitting at the top and have four points lead over Flamengo, they will be hungry to get a good win over a strong opposition. In nine games, they have won seven, drawn one and lost one game. With 22 points on the table, they are the table toppers. Overall, they have a decent team that can win trophies this season, and they will have to make sure to be consistent in the upcoming fixtures. Their style of play is also good, as the fans also enjoy it a lot.

This upcoming clash against Flamengo will not be an easy one for sure, despite playing at home, they will have to be at their best to get three points and increase their lead up to seven points.

On the other hand, Flamengo have some crucial players out due to injuries as they enter this match with the aim of getting three points away from home.

They are a very balanced team who are capable of achieving a lot this season, and Palmeiras will be a team which they have to beat to get any trophies this season. In nine games, they have won five, drawn three and lost once. With 18 points on the table, they are second in the points table. Filipe Luis will have a big responsibility to take this team to glory, and surely they have to capability to perform well this season. This will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Palmeiras Team News

The home team are in fine form and doesn't have any fresh injury concerns going into this crucial fixture. Bruno Rodrigues is out due to a knee injury, and Micael is out due to ankle pain. The rest of the players are fit to play against Flamengo.

Flamengo Team News

Nicolas de la Cruz, Allan, Erick Pulgar, Gonzalo Plata and Matias Vina are all injured for the away team. Some of them will be back in a few days, and some players are out for a long time. The rest of the squad is fit to play on Monday.

Palmeiras vs Flamengo Predicted Lineups

Palmeiras Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Weverton

Defenders: Giay, Gomez, Cerquiera

Midfielders: Allan, Rios, Martinez, Piquerez

Forwards: Estevao, Torres, Lopez

Flamengo Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Rossi

Defenders: Franca, Ortiz, Pereira, Sandro

Midfielders: Araujo, E. Araujo, Fernandes, Everton

Forwards: Pedro, Henrique

Palmeiras vs Flamengo Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other, 43 times, out of which Palmeiras won 14 games, 16 matches ended in draws, and Flamengo won 13 games. In the last five fixtures, Palmeiras won one, Flamengo won two and two matches ended in draws.

Key Players to Watch in Palmeiras vs Flamengo

Estevao (Palmeiras)

One of Estevao's biggest abilities and strengths is his dribbling ability. Blessed with quick feet, exceptional agility, and a two-footed skillset, he is capable of beating defenders in tight spaces. His change of pace and trickery make him an absolute nightmare for opposition fullbacks.

Even when defenders manage to stop him, he remains fearless, constantly attempting take-ons until he finds a breakthrough. He also excels at drawing fouls and penalties due to his lower centre of gravity and ability to shift direction rapidly. His resilience under pressure makes him a consistent threat in isolated 1v1 duels. He has played 28 games this season, in which he scored seven goals and provided three assists.

Everton Soares (Flamengo)

Everton enjoys having the ball at his feet. He is someone who enjoys taking on players and is very good in 1v1 scenarios. Despite having a short stature, he is very strong and has a very good core strength.

He sometimes gets so involved in the game that he forgets to pass to his teammates and looks to do everything on his own. Even though his stats may not look very impressive, he is still a key player for Flamengo. Everton always likes to dribble with his preferred foot. He has played 19 games, in which he scored two goals and provided one assist.

Palmeiras vs Flamengo Prediction

Both teams are fighting for the top spot in the Serie A, and quality-wise, are on a similar level. These two teams are the biggest teams in Brazil and are famous all over the world. This will be an exciting match for sure, since Palmeiras are playing at home, most probably they will narrowly win this match against their arch rivals.

Predicted Score: Palmeiras 2-1 Flamengo

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