Gremio Porto Alegrense RS (home)
- Gremio Porto Alegrense RS have won three of their last four Serie A 2026 home games and drawn the other.
- Gremio have conceded just five goals in their six home games in the league.
- They have become an extremely tough opponent to beat at home, especially when coach Luis Castro uses his wide overloads and disciplined pressing in transition.
- Gremio are coming into the game in excellent form after a run of five unbeaten games (Won 3, drawn 2).
- That run includes a 0-0 draw at CA Paranaense PR and a 3-0 away win over Deportivo Riestra.
Flamengo RJ (away)
- Flamengo RJ are second in the Serie A 2026 table with 27 points from 13 games.
- Flamengo are in good form with three wins and two draws in their last five.
- The Rio side have won four of their first seven away league games (drawn 1, lost 2), conceding an average of 1.14 goals per game.
Head-to-Head
- The last meeting at the Maracana in Serie A 2025 finished 1-1.
- In the last five meetings, the visitors have won two, the home team has won two and there has been one draw.
- Flamengo have failed to win either of their last two away games against Gremio in all competitions.
Key Players
- Samuel Dias Lino has been a driving force for Flamengo, with four assists in their last five.
- Pedro has scored five of Flamengo’s last 11 goals.
- Both players will be dangers whenever they are on the ball.
Betting Insights
- Flamengo to win is priced at 1.97 (as noted in the preview).
- Over 2.5 goals is available at 1.98.
- Both teams to score is available at 1.77 and is described in the preview as a great price.
Prediction
- This matchup has the hallmarks of a 1-1 draw, as suggested in the preview.
- Expect a tactical chess match between Leonardo Jardim’s possession-based Flamengo and Luis Castro’s compact, counter-attacking Gremio.
