Flamengo RJ (away)
- Flamengo RJ have won 2 of their 3 away Serie A 2026 fixtures so far, scoring 2.00 and conceding 1.00 goals per game on average.
- Jardim’s side play a fluid 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 system that is designed to press higher up the pitch and get players forward at pace, with the full-backs in particular providing good width to attack down in the wide areas.
- Flamengo have a 4-game winning run behind them (W4, D0, L1), including a very impressive 3-0 away win against Botafogo RJ last time out, which has seen them move up to 6th in Serie A 2026 with 10 points from 5 games.
Corinthians Paulista (home)
- Corinthians Paulista have won just 1 of their 3 home Serie A 2026 games, losing the other 2, and have conceded 1.33 goals per home game.
- Dorival Junior’s men have certainly become more compact and have shown their typical pragmatic style, built on possession with selective pressing, and transitioning quickly down the wings when they regain the ball.
- However, they are yet to be consistent and have already suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Coritiba FC PR, while they are currently winless in 3 at home across all competitions (D1, L2).
Head-to-Head
- The 2026 Supercopa do Brasil final, which Corinthians Paulista won 2-0 away from home, will still be a fresh wound for Flamengo players and staff alike, so there is sure to be a lot on the line from a psychological perspective for this clash on Sunday.
- The recent H2H record suggests that both teams can get on the scoreboard when facing one another.
Betting Insights
- Flamengo RJ to win at 2.14 looks like a solid wager for Sunday’s game, with the visitors in good form and Corinthians in poor form at home.
- Both teams to score at 1.8 will also be a confident selection for Sunday’s matchup, as the recent H2H record suggests that both teams can get on the scoreboard when facing one another, while Corinthians have conceded 1.33 goals per home game in Serie A 2026.
Prediction
Flamengo to maintain momentum with an away win
