Santos have done well to stay in the hunt until this point in truth. They’ve put a really good run together, winning 10 of their last 13 league matches and losing just once to keep on the leaders’ tails and move above this week’s opponents Flamengo. However, they conceded an 89th minute equaliser at 10 man Cruzeiro last weekend and that has all but killed off their chances.
They’ve been playing well though and scoring goals so they’ve every chance of defying their underdog status to get a result here. Santos have scored 1.61 goals per game this term which is only a fraction less than top scorers Atletico Mineiro. Both teams have scored in all of their last 3 matches and while there’s even the slimmest chance of them winning the title, they are likely to go for it and they have to win this match to have any hope of being in the race come the final day, so they have no reason not to be positive here.
That should lead to an open game as with Flamengo at home, they’ll certainly be targeting the 3 points. They’ve just ran into a bit of trouble in recent weeks with just 1 win in 6 matches and that is what has derailed their title bid. 3 of their last 5 games have ended in 2-2 draws and they also suffered a bitter late blow last week when Kléber scored an 88th minute leveller for Coritiba to officially kill their title dream.
Defence has been one of their strong points this term but the cracks have shown of late and both teams have scored in 5 of their last 7 games. With both teams targeting the win, that should be the case again here and you can back Both Teams to Score at 4/5.
Head To Head
4 of the last 5 meetings have been drawn. They drew 0-0 in Santos earlier in the season.
Flamengo vs Santos Stats
Flamengo's joint most common home scoreline is the 2-2 draw (22% of their fixtures). Both teams have scored in 50% of Santos away games.
Flamengo Team News
Gabriel is the only fresh doubt for the hosts. Fernandinho and Alan Patrick are battling it out to replace him.
Santos Team News
Midfielder Yuri may come in but as a central defender. Fabián Noguera is likely to drop out as a result. Watch Live stream free Click Here | Link 2#
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