Santos - Flamengo: Who can continue their winning run?
In the early hours of Friday, October 9, we will see a match from the 29th round of the Brazilian Serie A, in which Santos will host Flamengo. The game kicks off at 00:30 CET, and I am backing a bet for this encounter.
Santos - Flamengo: Match facts and H2H
- Santos have won their last two matches and are unbeaten in seven Serie A matches.
- Santos have scored in six consecutive matches.
- Flamengo are unbeaten in seven consecutive matches: one draw and six wins.
- Flamengo have scored at least one goal in 21 consecutive matches.
- Flamengo have the best attack in the Brazilian Serie A, with 55 goals.
- Flamengo have scored in both halves in 40% of their matches this season.
- Flamengo have lost without scoring in just 8% of their matches this season, while Santos have done so in 9%.
- Flamengo have won 43% of their matches this season without conceding, while Santos have done so in 20%.
- Flamengo beat Santos 3:1 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Santos - Flamengo: Match preview
Santos are currently enjoying a very good run in their recent Serie A matches and are unbeaten in seven consecutive games. They have managed not only to move away from the relegation zone but also to start challenging for a place in the Copa Libertadores. Santos currently sit eighth in the table and have 41 points after 28 rounds. They are six points clear of 12th place and five points behind fifth, so the battle is still on for Santos and they still have every chance.
Flamengo are fighting not simply for a place in a particular tournament, but for the Brazilian Serie A title. The team have 60 points after 28 rounds and sit top of the table. They are three points clear of second place, so nothing has been decided yet. Moreover, the team are enjoying a very good run, with five consecutive Serie A wins. Flamengo have also progressed in the Copa Libertadores and will soon face Estudiantes in the semi-finals.
Probable lineups
- Santos: Diogenes; Rodinei, Verissimo, Peres, Escobar; Christian Oliva, Willian Arao; Gabriel Bontempo, Benjamin Rollheiser, Alvaro Barreal; Gabriel Barbosa
- Flamengo: Agustin Rossi; Emerson Royal, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Erick Pulgar; Lucas Paqueta, Jorge Carrascal, Samuel Lino; Pedro
Prediction
Flamengo and Santos are both in very good form right now, and I think we are in for a great game. I am backing both teams to score in this match.
