Flamengo - Vasco da Gama: betting tip for the Serie A match
Flamengo will host Vasco da Gama in the derby on September 16. Should we expect a victory for the Vultures, who thrashed their opponents in the first round, or will the visitors take revenge for this fiasco? In the betting tip, we have analyzed in detail the form in which the teams are approaching the derby, identified their strengths and weaknesses, and selected reliable bets. Which choice will be successful?

Command Analysis

Flamengo

Current form
Flamengo were considered one of the main contenders for the championship title before the start of the season, but so far this status has not been fully justified. With 44 points, Tite's team is fourth in the table and nine points behind the leader Botafogo, but the "vultures" still have two games in hand. This week, Flamengo beat Bahia 1:0 in the Cup and made it to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Disqualifications and injuries
Everton, Pedro and Matias Vina are injured. Carlos Alcaraz is suspended.
Interesting trends for betting
- Flamengo have won six of their last seven home games
- Flamengo have not lost to Vasco da Gama in their last six matches - five wins and a draw
Probable line-up : Rossi – Varela, Fabricio, David Luiz, Airton – Pulgar, Ortiz, Gerson – Luis Araujo, De Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique.

Vasco da Gama

Current form
Vasco da Gama is doing quite well this season, considering that there were no more serious goals than qualifying for the Copa Sudamericana. Rafael Paiva's team is currently in ninth place with 34 points, five points ahead of 13th-placed Juventude. Having beaten Vitoria 1-0 in the last round, Vasco da Gama secured their second win in a row and their 10th of the season.
Disqualifications and injuries
Adson, Coutinho, Estrella, Jair and Paulinho are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Vasco da Gama are unbeaten in their last nine matches, with five wins and four draws.
- Vasco da Gama have scored in their last nine matches
Estimated line-up : Jardim – Enrique, Victor, Maicon, Lucas – Moura, Sforza, Rodriguez – Vitor, Veghetti, David.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:1
Two of Flamengo's last four matches have ended with this score
8.00Flamengo to score in the second half
In Flamengo's last seven home games, this bet has been successful
1.59Bet Vasco da Gama to score in the second half
In three of Vasco da Gama's last four matches, this bet has been successful
2.45Tip and bets
Flamengo is currently only fourth in the table, but remains in the championship race, having two games in hand. It is obvious that the Vultures have no right to make a mistake in this situation, and today the hosts will be maximally motivated and set only for victory - despite their good form, it will be almost impossible for Vasco da Gama to cling to points, Flamengo has superiority in class, and traditionally wins the derby at Maracana.
We think that the guests have no chance. Betting Tip - Asian handicap (-1) on Flamengo . This bet is offered with odds of 2.35
Bet on total
Flamengo has no room for mistakes in the final stretch of the championship, especially in home games, where the Vultures are traditionally very strong. It is obvious that the bet will be on attack and Vasco da Gama will hardly remain dry in the derby, reliable play in defense is not its strong point. At the same time, the visitors are effective in attack, an exchange of goals is almost inevitable.
Bet - both teams to score. This bet is offered for 1.97
Bet on corners
Flamengo are the favourites and will clearly dominate for the entire 90 minutes – the home team should win confidently on corners.
Bet - Asian handicap (-2) on corners for Flamengo. This bet is offered for 1.75