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Flamengo vs Atletico-MG Prediction, Tips & Odds

Flamengo vs Atletico-MG

Serie ARegular Season - 32
Flamengo
#1 · Serie A
WDWDW
VS
Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro
Referee: Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima
Atletico-MG
#6 · Serie A
LWWWD
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.60
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.58 (implied 63.3%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 65.8% probability (an expert ratio of 1.52). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (65.8% vs 63.3%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Flamengo to win against Atletico-MG, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Flamengo currently sits at the top of the Serie A standings, boasting an impressive record of 19 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses from 30 matches. With a goal difference of +33, they have scored 58 goals while conceding only 25, showcasing their strong defensive capabilities and attacking prowess. Their recent form, which includes three wins and two draws in their last five matches, further solidifies their position as league leaders. Atletico-MG, positioned 7th, has experienced a solid season as well, with 13 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses. They have accumulated 47 points, scoring 41 goals and conceding 35, leading to a goal difference of +6. Despite their respectable standing and similar recent form of three wins and two draws in their last five matches, they face a significant challenge against the league's top team. The disparity in both overall points and goal difference indicates that while Atletico-MG is competitive, they are not quite at Flamengo's level this season. The model gives Flamengo a win probability of approximately 60%, with the projected score of 2-1 reflecting their dominance in the league. However, a potential caveat is the unpredictability of football; Atletico-MG could capitalize on any lapses in Flamengo's defence. The full methodology of our prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that analyzes expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Flamengo Win66%1.31
Draw18%5.19
Atletico-MG Win17%8.99
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8950.6%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.5856.0%

Combined goal output is high (3.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Flamengo 2-0 Atletico-MG
6.6615.1%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.1% probability.

Asian Handicap
Flamengo -0.0
1.0560%

Flamengo have been the stronger side, winning 65% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-0
6.66
15.1%
1-0
7.38
13.6%
2-1
8.16
12.3%
3-0
8.44
11.9%
1-1
9.48
10.6%
3-1
10.45
9.6%

Our model projects a 2-0 Flamengo win as the most likely scoreline at 15.1% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Flamengo clean sheets, in line with their 44% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Flamengo
-0.0
1.05
Atletico-MG
+0.0
7.02

Lines averaged across 2 bookmakers. Flamengo are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Flamengo vs Atletico-MG
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
1.295.259.101.562.331.881.80
Betfair
1.295.509.501.572.38——
Pinnacle
1.325.528.991.592.39——
SBO
1.284.656.76————
William Hill
1.305.008.50——1.851.85
Bet365
1.334.7510.001.572.351.951.80
1xBet
1.325.569.601.602.391.881.82
Betano
1.335.209.501.602.371.901.83
BetVictor
1.305.259.001.562.231.871.83

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
92.4%
Over 1.5 Goals
80.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
56%
Over 3.5 Goals
38.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFlamengo or Draw
83%1.06
12Flamengo or Atletico-MG
82%1.14
X2Draw or Atletico-MG
35%3.33

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Flamengo leads 6-2)
6 Flamengo2 Draw2 Atletico-MG
Nov 25
Atletico-MG
1-1
Flamengo
Serie A
Aug 25
Atletico-MG
0-1
Flamengo
Copa Do Brasil
Aug 25
Flamengo
0-1
Atletico-MG
Copa Do Brasil
Jul 25
Flamengo
1-0
Atletico-MG
Serie A
Nov 24
Flamengo
0-0
Atletico-MG
Serie A
Nov 24
Atletico-MG
0-1
Flamengo
Copa Do Brasil
Nov 24
Flamengo
3-1
Atletico-MG
Copa Do Brasil
Jul 24
Atletico-MG
2-4
Flamengo
Serie A
Nov 23
Flamengo
0-3
Atletico-MG
Serie A
Jul 23
Atletico-MG
1-2
Flamengo
Serie A

In the last 10 matches between Flamengo and Atletico-MG, Flamengo has won 6 times, there have been 2 draws, and Atletico-MG has secured 2 victories. The scorelines indicate a relatively competitive history, with several tight matches, including three games ending in a 1-1 draw or a single-goal margin. Flamengo's wins have been more frequent, with their largest victory being 4-2, while Atletico-MG's last victory was a decisive 3-0 win in November 2023. Overall, while Flamengo has the upper hand, the matches have shown a mix of closely contested games and occasional lopsided results.

Serie A Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Flamengo
31207461253667
WWDWW
2
Palmeiras
31199354223266
WWWDW
3
Atletico Paranaense
31158849371253
LWDWD
4
Cruzeiro
31156105046451
WLWWL
5
Fluminense
31149849391051
LLWWL
6
Atletico-MG
3114894235750
WWDWD
19
Remo
31511153449-1526
DDDLL
20
Chapecoense-sc
3039183062-3218
LLLDL
20
Chapecoense B
2017121941-2210

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
FlamengoHome
11W3D1L
15 playedGF 29 · GA 102.40 pts/game
Atletico-MGAway
4W3D8L
15 playedGF 15 · GA 181.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
FlamengoAtletico-MG
2.13Goals p.g.1.37
0.79Goals conceded p.g.1.08
44%Clean sheets27%
65%Win rate45%
2.92Avg goals in match2.45
1.77xG per game1.60
-0.32xGA per game0.30
58%Possession %52%
5.7Shots on target / game6.3
7.6Corners per game5.8
Flamengo
Recent Form

Flamengo have won 19 of their last 25 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Flamengo 1-0 and beat Flamengo 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 34W 12D 6L from the last 52 games (65% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FlamengoAll competitions
18 Oct
Bahia
0-3
Flamengo
Serie A
16 Oct
Estudiantes L.P.
0-0
Flamengo
CONMEBOL Libertadores
11 Oct
Flamengo
1-0
Fluminense
Serie A
08 Oct
Santos
2-2
Flamengo
Serie A
20 Sept
Flamengo
2-1
RB Bragantino
Serie A
18 Sept
Flamengo
1-1
Independiente del Valle
CONMEBOL Libertadores
34
Win
65%
12
Draw
23%
6
Lost
12%
Atletico-MG
Recent Form

Atletico-MG have won 7 of their last 26 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 14. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Atletico-MG 2-0 and drew with Atletico Paranaense 2-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 23W 13D 15L from the last 51 games (45% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Atletico-MGAll competitions
21 Oct
Atletico Torque
2-0
Atletico-MG
CONMEBOL Sudamericana
17 Oct
Atletico-MG
1-0
Coritiba
Serie A
14 Oct
Atletico-MG
3-0
Atletico Torque
CONMEBOL Sudamericana
11 Oct
Atletico-MG
2-1
Santos
Serie A
08 Oct
Atletico Paranaense
2-2
Atletico-MG
Serie A
03 Oct
Atletico-MG
1-0
RB Bragantino
Serie A
23
Win
45%
13
Draw
25%
15
Lost
29%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Flamengo

No reported absences

Atletico-MG

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Flamengo Win1.31 (65.5%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.58 (56%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.35 (44%)
Both Teams Score1.89 (50.6%)
BTTS No1.82 (49.4%)
Speculative
Draw5.19 (17.6%)
Atletico-MG Win8.99 (16.9%)

Yellow Card Prediction

Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima has averaged 3.5 yellow cards per match across 2 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 3.5 yellow cards at 1.85.

Corner Prediction

Flamengo have averaged 7.6 corners per match at home; Atletico-MG 5.8 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.7 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Flamengo have generated 1.77 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 65% of them. They put 5.7 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Flamengo player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.