Flamengo
- Flamengo RJ and Corinthians Paulista will battle it out for the Supercopa Rei in the rebranded 2026 edition of the Supercopa do Brasil at Arena BRB Mané Garrincha in Brasília on Sunday.
- The one-off final pits the 2025 Brazilian league champions against the 2025 Copa do Brasil winners in a season opener that brings not only a piece of silverware to the table, but the momentum of an early-season trophy and bragging rights for both sets of fans.
- The Rubro-Negro have played a fluid style, pressing high and looking to play at a fast pace and exploit the width of the field, controlling the game tempo and forcing turnovers.
- Pedro leads the line as their main striker, but his availability will be key for his team as they have a real goal threat when he is fit and supported by the likes of Jorge Carrascal, who is the ideal link between midfield and attack and scored the winner against Vasco in their last victory.
Corinthians
- Corinthians are a very different side to Flamengo, with Dorival Júnior’s side preferring to stay compact and pragmatic in a 4-2-3-1 system, soaking up pressure and looking to hit opponents on the counter with vertical runs and set-piece opportunities.
- Yuri Alberto is their dependable goal threat and he came off the bench to score the winner in stoppage time against Velo Clube.
- The Timao have a top-third place in the Paulistão with eight points after five rounds and have shown early solidity.
- Corinthians will have been keeping their stars fresh for the game with Memphis Depay and many of their other first-choice players.
Head-to-Head
- Flamengo have won four of the last five competitive meetings against Corinthians, including a 4-0 victory in the 2025 Brasileirão.
- Underdog Corinthians have only won one of their last five games against Flamengo, but they did beat the Rubro-Negro in their most recent Supercopa meeting, back in 1991.
Key Players
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Flamengo
- Pedro leads the line as their main striker, but his availability will be key for his team as they have a real goal threat when he is fit.
- Jorge Carrascal is the ideal link between midfield and attack and scored the winner against Vasco in their last victory.
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Corinthians
- Yuri Alberto is their dependable goal threat and he came off the bench to score the winner in stoppage time against Velo Clube.
- Memphis Depay and other first-choice players are being kept fresh for this game.
Betting Insights
- Backed at 1.8, Flamengo are the bookmakers’ favorite to win this clash, while Corinthians are underdogs at 4.45.
- Both teams have rotated players for their respective state competitions, but Flamengo are in a more precarious position in the Carioca standings, currently sitting outside of the automatic qualification spots after five rounds.
Prediction
A close game, perhaps a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes and penalties , is the most likely scenario.
