Brasileirão: Flamengo v Bragantino to break rivalry deadlock | OneFootball

Flamengo Can Reclaim the Lead in the Brasileirão This Round

Flamengo is preparing to face Red Bull Bragantino this Wednesday (23rd), in a match valid for the 16th round of the Brasileirão. This match could even secure the national tournament lead for Mengo, which currently stands in second place on the table. Additionally, the clash between the teams from Rio and São Paulo also serves as a tiebreaker in their head-to-head record.

Throughout history, Flamengo and Bragantino have faced each other 21 times, with an overall tie in results. This is because there have been seven victories for the Most Beloved, seven wins for the São Paulo team, and seven draws. In the last game between the teams, however, Mengão came out on top with a 2-1 victory in the Brasileirão 2024.

HOW IS FLAMENGO DOING IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Flamengo currently occupies the second position in the Brazilian Championship table, with 30 points. Just ahead of Mengão is Cruzeiro with 33 points, but with one more game played compared to Filipe Luís's team. Additionally, Bragantino is in third place in the national tournament, with 27 points. Therefore, a victory in this Wednesday's (23rd) match is crucial for Fla.

HOW IS FLAMENGO PREPARING FOR THE GAME?

Considering the game against Bragantino, coach Filipe Luís faces some 'headaches' in setting up Flamengo. After all, Mengão has eight absences for the match. They are: Erick Pulgar (fracture in the right foot), Alex Sandro (muscle injury in the thigh), Danilo (muscle injury in the thigh), Ayrton Lucas (deep cut on the shin), Allan (load management), De La Cruz (physical reconditioning), Michael (ankle pain), and Plata (tendinitis in the thigh).

WHEN DO FLAMENGO AND BRAGANTINO FACE EACH OTHER?

The match between Flamengo and Bragantino takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (23rd), at the Cicero de Souza Marques Stadium. The clash, valid for the 16th round of the Brasileirão, will be covered by Coluna do Fla through their website and social media. Finally, Globo (open channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will also broadcast the clash between the teams from Rio and São Paulo.

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