In the early hours of Sunday, Palmeiras and Flamengo clash in what could be a massive game at the top of the Brazilian Serie A.
The home team currently occupies fourth spot and the final Copa Libertadores spot in the Brazilian top flight, just two points behind the third-place visitors, who they can leapfrog this weekend with a victory.
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However, Abel Ferreira’s team has struggled for wins of late, as they have won just once in their previous five games in all competitions while suffering three defeats in the poor run.
Palmeiras has also failed to score in three of their last five outings.
The home team heads into this clash on the back of a three-game winless run in Serie A too.
At least a 2-2 draw at Athletico Paranaense ended a short two-game losing streak in the Brazilian top-flight for the home team.
The visitors will head into this clash on the back of a four-game winning streak in all competitions, having also scored at least two goals in each of the wins.
A 2-0 home win over Fortaleza last time out in Serie A means that Flamengo have won seven of their previous nine matches in the Brazilian top flight.
The game also saw them score at least two goals for the fourth time in five matches in Serie A.
Flamengo has a decent recent away record in the Brazilian top flight, too, as Jorge Sampaoli’s team has now won three of their previous four league matches on their travels.
They have also scored at least three goals in each of the recent three victories away from home.
Forebet predicts Flamengo will continue their recent stellar form in this clash by recording a victory in a high-scoring encounter.