Flamengo vs. Criciúma Preview and Betting Odds

On the 18th date of the Brasileirão, we will have Flamengo, a team fighting for the leadership of the tournament, facing Criciúma, who is trying to avoid relegation.

The Mengão suffered two consecutive painful blows, the last being a surprising defeat at home to Fortaleza.

The Tiger lost 2-1 to Corinthians, a direct rival in the relegation fight.

Flamengo vs. Criciúma Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Flamengo?

Flamengo could be enjoying themselves and watching everyone from the top of the table, but they did not take advantage of playing at home to make a difference, and against two teams, a priori, inferior.

First, it was a 1-1 draw with Cuiabá, then a 1-2 defeat against Fortaleza. In this way, the Mengão was left with 31 points, five less than the leader, Botafogo. However, it has a game less, since this week, it should have played versus Internacional, but the duel was postponed because the Colorado was playing in the Copa Sudamericana.

Undoubtedly, these were two results that coach Tite did not expect, and now, he must win to prevent Botafogo and Palmeiras from moving further away.

Despite the situation, it is worth highlighting Pedro. The striker, top scorer of the championship with eight goals, has scored the goals in the last two games and has seven consecutive games scoring or assisting, directly participating in seven of the team’s 12 goals in that period.

Last weekend, they were absent, but it is expected that this Saturday, the Fla will count on its Uruguayan legion that was at the Copa América, considering that Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Nicolás de la Cruz, and Guillermo Varela are regular starters.

Midfielder Allan, suspended for accumulation of yellow cards, will be absent.

Why Bet on Criciúma?

Criciúma was able to get its hopes up but soon crashed with its reality, which is fighting relegation. Only one point out of the last nine made them lose positions, and with 17 points, they are only two points above 17th place.

Their last match was with Corinthians, who precisely occupied that 17th place thatsends you to the second division, so it was a direct duel that they could not lose, and they lost. It was 2-1, even though the Tigrão took the lead with a goal by Claudinho.

With 24 goals, they are one of the teams that concede the most, although away they have not fared as badly as others, with two wins, one draw, and four defeats. However, they have three consecutive defeats in this condition, all by the same score: 2-1.

Matheusinho is their top scorer with five goals. However, much more is expected from the Italian-Brazilian Éder, who was a star in Série B but now in Série A has not been able to show all his talent.

Final Betting Analysis: Flamengo vs. Criciúma

The last time they faced each other was long ago, on November 23, 2014, and the result was 1-1 at Maracanã with goals from Élton for Flamengo and Cléber Santana for Criciúma.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Flamengo as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 1.44, Criciúma has 8.0, and the draw is at 4.33.

Although recent results have not been favorable for Flamengo, the return of its Uruguayan stars gives a plus to this team that will take the victory against Criciúma. Go for a 2-0.

Go for a win for Flamengo. If you bet $100 at 1.44, you will gain $44 for a total payout of $144.

Flamengo vs. Criciúma Betting Pick: Flamengo

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