EC Vitoria
- Jair Ventura took over as head coach in September 2025 and the team have been more organised, defensively disciplined and direct in transition, with the wingbacks vital outlets.
- Vitoria are 12th in the Serie A 2026 table with 3 points from 2 games, while Flamengo RJ are 14th with 1 point from 2 games.
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Recent results:
- 2-0 home win over Remo PA.
- 2-0 away win at Barcelona Ilheus.
- 5-1 away defeat at Palmeiras.
Flamengo RJ
- Filipe Luis has been at the helm since September 2024 and his contract was recently renewed.
- Luis has made Flamengo a fluid, fast-paced team that presses in waves, creates overloads in wide areas and likes to stretch sides.
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Recent results:
- 0-2 defeat at home to Corinthians Paulista in the Supercopa do Brasil.
- 1-1 draw at home to SC Internacional RS in Serie A 2026.
Head-to-Head
- Flamengo RJ have won 2 and drawn 1 of the last 3 head-to-head meetings (including an 8-0 win in Serie A 2025).
- Flamengo RJ are winless in their last 2 away games (L2).
Betting Insights
- Vitoria have kept a perfect defensive record at home in Serie A 2026, conceding 0 goals in 1 game, while Flamengo have conceded 2 goals in their only away game so far.
- The Under 2.5 goals market at 1.83 looks to offer good value.
Prediction
Given the head-to-head advantage of Flamengo RJ , their greater ambition and the current odds, it’s the favourites who are expected to edge a tough game .
