Thursday's Brasileiro predictions including Flamengo vs. Fluminense

Flamengo vs. Fluminense (Friday, 12.00am)

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The final instalment of the Fla-Flu derby this season takes place on Thursday, as Flamengo host Fluminense from the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.

A 2-0 victory over Bahia kept Flamengo in fourth in the Brasileiro Serie A table, while Fluzao climbed out of the relegation zone by defeating Cruzeiro 1-0 near the beginning of October.

We say: Flamengo 1-0 Fluminense

Flamengo seem to have bought into their new coaches' philosophy, and we believe their defensive structure will ultimately enable them to continue their winning ways.

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Corinthians vs. Athletico PR (Friday, 12.00am)

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Corinthians can temporarily dig themselves out of the relegation zone with a victory on Thursday versus Athletico Paranaense at Corinthians Arena.

Timao are 18th in the Brasileiro Serie A table, playing to a 2-2 draw with Internacional the last time out, while El Paranaense are just two points above them, losing their previous encounter 1-0 to Botafogo.

We say: Corinthians 1-0 Athletico Paranaense

While neither side are in sparkling form, we trust the experienced attacking quality of Corinthians to get them three points in this one.

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