Flamengo vs RB Bragantino
Flamengo edge out RB Bragantino in tight tussle
A brace from G. Varela and Pedro secures a narrow win for Flamengo.
Flamengo claimed a 2-1 victory over RB Bragantino in Serie A, with G. Varela opening the scoring early and Pedro doubling the lead after the break. The match was sealed when Bruno Henrique's own goal gifted Flamengo a late third, though the final scoreline reads 2-1. Fipster's high-confidence prediction for a home win was spot on, even if the exact scoreline proved a touch optimistic.
Outcome probability
Flamengo and RB Bragantino face off in a Brazilian Serie A clash where Flamengo's superior form and firepower make them strong favourites to claim all three points.
Match factors
Flamengo's potent attacking trio
Pedro, Samuel Lino, and Carrascal form a high-scoring, creative core with strong recent form and synergy.
Flamengo's superior scoring rate
Flamengo averages nearly 2 goals per game at home, well above RB Bragantino's 1.0 away average.
Samuel Lino's recent impact
Lino has 3 goals in last 5 games and 2 assists in last 10, showing strong attacking momentum.
RB Bragantino's reliance on Isidro Pitta
Pitta is their main scorer but has no goals in last 5 games, limiting their offensive threat.
Full squad availability for Flamengo
No confirmed injuries or doubts for Flamengo, ensuring full strength for key attackers and playmakers.
The context
Currently sitting 2nd in the league with 54 points, Flamengo have been consistent throughout the season, while RB Bragantino occupy 9th place with 36 points. Their previous 13 meetings have been fairly balanced, but Flamengo hold a slight edge with five wins to Bragantino's four.
Key insights
Pedro
Flamengo
Leading scorer with 15 goals, including 5 in last 5 away games, making him a constant threat.
Serie A 26/2715 goals in 26 apps, 0.58 goals/game
Samuel Lino
Flamengo
Strong recent form with 3 goals in last 5 games and 7 assists overall, key creative force at home.
Serie A 26/279 goals and 7 assists in 26 apps, 0.35 goals/game
J. Carrascal
Flamengo
Creative midfielder with 5 goals and 6 assists, contributing significantly to Flamengo's attack.
Serie A 26/275 goals and 6 assists in 20 apps, 0.25 goals/game
I. Pitta
RB Bragantino
Top scorer for Bragantino with 6 goals but no goals in last 5 games, limiting their offensive threat.
Serie A 26/276 goals in 23 apps, 0.26 goals/game
Analysis
Flamengo's attacking trio of Pedro, Samuel Lino, and J. Carrascal have been in fine form, combining goals and assists to great effect. Pedro leads the charge with 15 goals this season, including a strong away record, while Lino has contributed 9 goals and 7 assists, showing excellent recent form. Bragantino rely heavily on Isidro Pitta, their top scorer with 6 goals, but his recent drought limits their offensive threat. Flamengo's goal difference of +30 compared to Bragantino's +3 further highlights their dominance on both ends of the pitch.
Key facts
- 1.Flamengo are 2nd in the league with 54 points from 26 games (W16 D6 L4).
- 2.RB Bragantino sit 9th with 36 points from 26 games (W10 D6 L10).
- 3.Flamengo have a +30 goal difference, far superior to Bragantino's +3.
- 4.In 13 head-to-head matches, Flamengo have won 5, Bragantino 4, with 4 draws.
- 5.Pedro is Flamengo's top scorer with 15 goals this season.
- 6.Samuel Lino has contributed 9 goals and 7 assists this season.
- 7.RB Bragantino's main scorer Isidro Pitta has 6 goals but none in the last 5 games.
Prediction
Expect Flamengo to take a narrow 1-0 lead into halftime before asserting themselves in the second half to finish with a 3-0 victory. The home side's attacking prowess and solid defence should keep Bragantino at bay, with a total of around four cards likely in a competitive but controlled encounter.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Flamengo
Away — RB Bragantino
The verdict
All signs point to Flamengo comfortably securing three points in this fixture. Their superior form, attacking options, and defensive solidity make a convincing 3-0 win the most logical outcome.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Ayrton Lucas
Fernando
Yellow Card
Varela
Assist: Carrascal
Alex Sandro
Yellow Card
Rodriguinho
Pitta
Varela
Yellow Card
Vanderlan
Pedro
Assist: Jorginho
Carrascal
Pedro
Fabinho
Tiago Volpi
Bruno Henrique (OG)
Bruno Henrique
Yellow Card
de Arrascaeta
Plata
Herrera
Yellow Card
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Flamengo | 28 | 18 | 6 | 4 | +32 | 60 |
| 2 |  Palmeiras | 28 | 16 | 9 | 3 | +26 | 57 |
| 9 |  Coritiba | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | -6 | 38 |
| 10 |  RB Bragantino | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | +2 | 36 |
| 11 |  Sao Paulo | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | +1 | 36 |
Match Statistics
Flamengo
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1A. RossiG
- 2G. VarelaD
- 3Léo OrtizD
- 4Léo PereiraD
- 6Ayrton LucasD
- 8SaúlM
- 9PedroF
- 10G. de ArrascaetaM
- 15J. CarrascalM
- 19G. PlataM
- 21JorginhoM
Substitutes
- 7Luiz AraújoF
- 13DaniloD
- 14A. ValenciaF
- 18N. de la CruzM
- 22Emerson RoyalD
- 26Alex SandroD
- 27Bruno HenriqueF
- 30J. FreitasF
- 42AndrewG
- 44VitãoD
- 49DyogoG
- 79Caio AndradeM
RB Bragantino
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2Guzmán RodríguezD
- 5FabinhoM
- 7Eric RamiresM
- 9I. PittaF
- 11FernandoM
- 12VanderlanD
- 16Gustavo MarquesD
- 18Tiago VolpiG
- 20RodriguinhoM
- 21Lucas BarbosaM
- 23A. Sant'AnnaD
Substitutes
- 1CleitonG
- 3Eduardo SantosD
- 4AlixD
- 6GabrielM
- 8Eduardo SashaF
- 15I. SosaM
- 19BruninhoF
- 30Henry MosqueraF
- 32J. HerreraF
- 34J. HurtadoD
- 35Matheus FernandesM
- 51Cauê Nascimento SantosD
Flamengo
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro | F | 72 | 8.1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Jorginho | M | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| J. Carrascal | M | 72 | 7.6 | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1/3 |
| A. Rossi | G | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Varela | D | 90 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| Léo Pereira | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Léo Ortiz | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saúl | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Sandro | D | 85 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/4 |
| Ayrton Lucas | D | 5 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. de Arrascaeta | M | 92 | 6.6 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Luiz Araújo | F | 18 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| G. Plata | M | 92 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2/4 |
| Bruno Henrique | F | 18 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Freitas | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Caio Andrade | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dyogo | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Valencia | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andrew | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vitão | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. de la Cruz | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emerson Royal | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Danilo | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
RB Bragantino
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Mosquera | F | 44 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5/5 |
| Tiago Volpi | G | 78 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Pitta | F | 46 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alix | D | 44 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| A. Sant'Anna | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3/3 |
| Eric Ramires | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| J. Herrera | F | 32 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Fabinho | M | 77 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Vanderlan | D | 58 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Guzmán Rodríguez | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Sosa | M | 13 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Gustavo Marques | D | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Rodriguinho | M | 46 | 6.0 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 0/2 |
| Lucas Barbosa | M | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/3 |
| Fernando | M | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3/4 |
| Cleiton | G | 12 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eduardo Santos | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eduardo Sasha | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Hurtado | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matheus Fernandes | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bruninho | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gabriel | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cauê Nascimento Santos | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Flamengo vs RB Bragantino?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Flamengo to win against RB Bragantino.
- What score did Fipster predict for Flamengo vs RB Bragantino?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Flamengo 3–0 RB Bragantino.
- What were the win probabilities for Flamengo vs RB Bragantino?
- Fipster's model gave Flamengo a 85% chance of winning, RB Bragantino a 7% chance, and a 8% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 85% confidence — a high-confidence call.