The draw against Ceara and Cruzeiro’s victory away to Botafogo allowed the latter to regain the top spot in the Brazilian league from Flamengo. Yes, Flamengo still has a game in hand, but they cannot be entirely comfortable.
Of course, at home, the Rossoneri are a real steamroller, not to mention the fact that they have an almost impenetrable defense, having conceded only seven goals in the entire league. So it’s clear that, for at least another week, the team with the best chance of finishing ahead of everyone else at the end of the season will still be there, at the top. Perhaps they will still be tied, but we have learned over the past few weeks that in Brazil, nothing is a foregone conclusion. The games are played until the end, and everyone has a real chance of winning on any field. But that won’t be the case here, obviously. The outcome seems fairly clear and predictable for one main reason: Flamengo has a real championship-winning team, and Mirassol, despite currently being at the top, does not have the quality, especially up front, to break through a very tough defense that combines perfect tactics with significant physical strength and the right amount of grit to stop almost anyone from getting through. In short, we know very well that championships are won by those who concede the fewest goals.
Odds comparison
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The prediction
Flamengo will win in a match that will see only the home side find the back of the net. Defense always makes the difference.
Probable line-ups for Flamengo-Mirassol
FLAMENGO (4-2-3-1): Rossi; Varela, Ortiz, Pereira, Vina; Jorginho, Allan; Plata, De Arrascaeta, Luiz Henrique; Pedro.
MIRASSOL (4-2-3-1): Walter; Lucas Ramon, Gabriel, Jemmes, Reinaldo; Moura, Danielzinho, Gabriel; Negueba, Chico, Carioca.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-0