Flamengo vs Criciuma prediction and betting tips - July 20, 2024
As part of the 18th round of the Brazilian Serie A, a match between Flamengo and Criciuma will take place. The match is scheduled for Saturday, July 20th, and will start at 21:00 Central European Time. Experts at Dailysports have provided a prediction for this match.
Flamengo
Flamengo started the new season quite well and was leading the Serie A standings for some time. However, the team's form has recently declined.
The "Red and Blacks" first drew at home with Cuiaba, and then surprisingly lost to Fortaleza. As a result, the club lost its top position, falling behind Palmeiras and Botafogo.
Criciuma
Criciuma finished in third place in the Brazilian Serie B last season, earning promotion to the top division for the first time in 10 years.
Criciuma aims to establish itself in Serie A and is managing this task so far. Their performances can't be called outstanding, but the team is consistently picking up points. However, Criciuma has taken only one point from their last three matches, despite playing against teams lower in the table.
Interesting facts and head-to-head record
- Flamengo has both scored and conceded in five consecutive matches.
- Criciuma has not won in three consecutive matches.
- Criciuma has not beaten Flamengo since 2003.
Flamengo — Criciuma Prediction
The opponents appear to be teams of different levels, as reflected in the standings. I think the hosts will confidently take three points, so I will bet on their victory with a -1 handicap.