Flamengo RJ

vs

Atletico Lanus

Preview

Flamengo (home)

• Flamengo are unbeaten in their last four domestic matches across all competitions.
• They recorded a 7-1 win over Sampaio Corrêa-RJ and back-to-back 2-1 away wins in the Brasileirão.
• The team must overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg at the Maracanã.

Lanús (away)

• Lanús hold a 1-0 lead after the first leg and head to Rio with confidence.
• Their recent Torneo Apertura form:
  • Two draws, one defeat and two wins in the last five.
• The side are defensive-minded under Mauricio Pellegrino and rely on quick counters and set pieces.
• Nahuel Losada kept a clean sheet in the opener.

Head-to-Head

• The clubs have met three times in major competitions.
• Their record is evenly balanced: one win each and one draw.

Flamengo

• Giorgian De Arrascaeta - controls the midfield.
• Lucas Paquetá - creative force alongside De Arrascaeta.
• Everton Cebolinha - provides width and pace.
• Pedro - main goal threat.

Lanús

• Eduardo Salvio - experienced attacking outlet.
• Marcelino Moreno - key in central and wide areas.
• Nahuel Losada - decisive in goal in the first leg.
• Mauricio Pellegrino - his teams are organised and hard to break down.

Betting Insights

• Odds: Flamengo 1.42, Lanús 8.4, Draw 3.9.
• Under 2.5 goals at 1.67 looks the best option given the likely cagey nature of the game.
• VAR may be decisive after two Lanús goals were ruled out in the opener.
• Forecast rain and a wet pitch in Rio could aid Lanús’ chances to frustrate Flamengo.

Prediction

• Expect a tight, low-scoring second leg.
• Back Under 2.5 goals as the primary bet.
• A draw or a narrow Flamengo win is the likeliest overall outcome.