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Flamengo
Brasileiro | Gameweek 33
Nov 13, 2024 at 11pm UK
Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho
Atletico Mineiro

Flamengo
0 - 0
Atletico Mineiro


Bruno (12')
FT

Scarpa (52')

Preview: Flamengo vs. Atletico Mineiro - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Brasileiro clash between Flamengo and Atletico Mineiro, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Flamengo play host to Atletico Mineiro on Wednesday evening looking to move into the top four of the Brasileiro table.

Meanwhile, their 11th-placed opponents travel to the Maracana looking to post a crucial win in their efforts to secure a spot in the Copa Sudamericana qualifiers at the very least.


Match preview

 Gabriel Barbosa of Flamengo celebrates a goal on November 3, 2024© Imago

Upon the appointment of Filipe Luis at the end of September, some Flamengo fans would have wondered why the club's hierarchy had taken such a risk on an inexperienced coach.

As it stands, though, it appears to be an inspired choice, the former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender recording six wins and two draws from nine matches in charge.

Most notably, Flamengo lifted the Copa do Brasil trophy at the weekend, completing a 4-1 aggregate victory over their upcoming opponents in a one-sided final.

Already with silverware in the bag, Luis can now focus on trying to ensure that Flamengo finish the Brasileiro campaign in the top four, while the gap to second-placed Palmeiras is only six points, with a game in hand.

The Scarlet-Black have put together a three-match unbeaten streak in the league, accumulating seven points from games against Juventude, Internacional and Cruzeiro.

In sharp contrast, Atletico Mineiro appear devoid of confidence having gone five matches in all competitions without success.

That period has come at the wrong time ahead of their Copa Libertadores final with Botafogo, the Rooster having an opportunity to lift their second-ever crown and guarantee qualification into next year's competition.

However, sitting down in 11th place - albeit with two matches in hand - means that they cannot lose focus in the league as they bid to make sure that they do not miss out on the consolation prize of a place in the Copa Sudamericana qualifiers.

Gabriel Milito's side head into this contest having scored just twice in five matches in all competitions, highlighting the main area of improvement that is required ahead of this fixture.

Flamengo Brasileiro form:


Flamengo form (all competitions):


Atletico Mineiro Brasileiro form:


Atletico Mineiro form (all competitions):



Team News

Atletico Mineiro coach Gabriel Milito on July 30, 2024© Imago

With Gabriel Barbosa leaving Flamengo at the end of the season, as confirmed this week, Bruno Henrique could be drafted into the attack for this game.

Luis may take the opportunity to rotate his side with David Luiz, Fabricio Bruno and Gonzalo Plata all obvious options when Leo Ortiz and Gerson have linked up with the Brazil squad.

Midfielder Allan misses out on this fixture having been sent off for two yellow cards in the last league fixture at Cruzeiro.

There may be fewer changes to the Atletico side, although Alisson and Bernard may be options to come into the side from an attacking perspective.

Eduardo Vargas would have fallen into that bracket, too, but he is on international duty with Chile. Guilherme Arana is also with Brazil.


Flamengo possible starting lineup:
Rossi; Wesley, Luiz, Bruno, Sandro; E Araujo, Pulgar; L Araujo, Plata, Michael; Henrique

Atletico Mineiro possible starting lineup:
Everson; Battaglia, Lyanco, Alonso; Scarpa, Franco, Zaracho, Otavio, Bernard; Hulk, Paulinho


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We say: Flamengo 3-1 Atletico Mineiro

With the potential to move into the top half of the table, the visitors are potentially dangerous opponents for an in-form Flamengo outfit.

Although the importance of this game may hinder the home side to some degree, we still feel that they will run out convincing winners.



For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.




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Darren Plant

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2PalmeirasPalmeiras38227960332773
3FlamengoFlamengo382010861421970
4FortalezaFortaleza381911853391468
5InternacionalInternacional381811953361765
6Sao Paulo381781353431059
7Corinthians381511125445956
8Bahia38158154949053
9Cruzeiro381410144341252
10Vasco da GamaVasco38148164356-1350
11Vitoria38138174552-747
12Atletico Mineiro381114134754-747
13Fluminense381210163339-646
14Gremio38129174450-645
15JuventudeJuventude381112154859-1145
16BragantinoBragantino381014144448-444
17Athletico ParanaenseAthletico PR38119184046-642
18CriciumaCriciuma38911184261-1938
19Atletico GoianienseAtletico GO3879222958-2930
20Cuiaba38612202949-2030


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