BRAZIL SERIE A
FLAMENGO v INTERNACIONAL
Sunday 25th May @ 9.00pm (UK time).
Venue: Ilha do Retiro, Recife, Brazil.
SPORT
Sport are usually a team to follow at home, although, this season they are yet to win from 2 matches, recording a draw and a loss.
But frustratingly, sandwiched between both league games have been 2 magnificent home wins in the Cup,it was Vasco who received the latest 2-0 blitz, prior to that it was Internacional on the 3-1 receiving end.
What concerns me frankly, is the bounce factor - they have bounced before, in fact as recent as their latest home bore-draw with Vitoria.
FLUMINENSE
I saw these play (on the tv)at home to Nautico, they were dire, and I had set my mind to avoid them. However, they are worth considering when playing away - they lose more games than they should at home, but did beat Sao Paulo in the Cup last week. Further, they done the double over Sport last season.
ANALYSIS
Frankly, this is a tricky affair - particularly as it's so early in the season.
A case can be made for either team to win this match, although, if you put a gun to my head, I would slightly favour Sport - but due to Sport's penchant for dissapointing after an emphatic win, and Fluminense's good away record, I think this is a very likely draw - I don't feel it will be 0-0, probably a 1-1 or even a 2-2 scoreline.
VERDICT
It's a draw prediction from me. But I do like to have a side-bet cover, and on this occasion I will play a very small stake on the draw at half-time, with either team prevailing second-half.
BET
DRAW @ 3.30
Side-bet half-time full-time
Draw - Sport @ 5.00
Draw - Fluminense @ 8.00
Good luck if you play. 