Two of the most powerful teams in Brazil in recent times will have a heart-stopping clash on matchday 9 of the Brasileirão when Athletico-PR plays at home in Paraná against Flamengo, which arrives as the leader.
The Furacao is coming off a 3-1 home win over Criciúma, thanks to goals from Gonzalo Mastriani with a brace and Tomás Cuello.
At the Maracanã stadium, the Mengao defeated Grêmio 2-1, with Luiz Araújo being the great figure of the match after his double.
When and Where?
Sunday, June 16, 3:00 pm ET at the Arena da Baixada
Moneyline odds:
Paranaense 2.81
Flamengo 2.54
Draw Offs:
3.28
Where can I watch it?
Paramount+
Why Bet on Athletico-PR?
Athletico-PR is a team accustomed year after year to fight for the top positions in the Brasileirão and the international tournaments. The Furacao has just ended a three-game losing streak, beating Criciúma 3-1 with a brace from Uruguayan striker Gonzalo Mastriani and another goal from Argentinean Tomás Cuello.
With this result, the Paraná team is in fourth place with 16 points from eight matches. Their balance is five wins, one draw, and two defeats. But at home, they have been magnificent, winning all four games, scoring nine goals and conceding only one, scored by Criciúma. Vasco, Internacional, and Cuiabá were their other victims.
They are a powerful local team, their defense is at a great level with only five goals conceded, and Mastriani is their most interesting player with three goals. On the other hand, it is always difficult for this team to face Flamengo in front of their fans, as they have only won three times in the last ten matches.
The only player that coach Cuca has injured is left-back Vinicius Kaue.
Why Bet on Flamengo?
Flamengo, as every year, is the great candidate to win all possible titles, not only in Brazil but also in the Copa Libertadores, where it finished second in its group, with improving results each matchday. The team coached by Tite is coming off a 2-1 victory over Grêmio at the Maracanã, with two goals from Luiz Araújo, a skillful striker who wants to return to what his talent once promised when he was at São Paulo and Lille in France.
Although they have the same points as Bahia, Flamengo is the leader in Brazil with 17 points and a goal difference of +8. No team has scored more than the Mengao, with 15 celebrations. Pedro and Luiz Araújo have three of them each.
The Rio de Janeiro side has plenty of talent, with Bruno Henrique, Everton, and Gerson. The absences of Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Nicolás De la Cruz called up to the Uruguay national team, are hardly noticeable.
Flamengo is the second club with the most points away from home, with eight out of a possible 12.
Allan and Ayrton Lucas are injured for Tite, a coach with experience in two World Cups and Copa Libertadores champion in 2012.
Final Betting Analysis: Athletico-PR vs. Flamengo
Last season, Athletico-PR won both league matches against Flamengo: first 2-1 at home and then 3-0 away. The Fla has not won at this stadium since 2019.
The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Flamengo as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 2.60, Athletico-PR has 2.75, and the draw is at 3.25.
Flamengo has one of the best coaches in Brazil and probably the world in Tite, so under his hand, they will continue to be dominant as visitors. They will take all three points against a tough opponent like Athletico-PR with a 1-3 victory.
Go for a win for Flamengo. If you bet $100 at 2.60, you will gain $160 for a total payout of $260.
Athletico-PR vs. Flamengo Betting Pick: Flamengo
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