Flamengo dominant at home as Corinthians visit in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo have dominated Corinthians at home in the Brasileirão, winning 13 of 19 since 2006, with three draws and three defeats.

The fixture falls between both clubs’ Libertadores quarter-final ties, and both will host the second leg. According to Globo.com, rotations are likely, yet a competitive contest is still anticipated.

Flamengo are league leaders and have the second best second round so far, a 67 per cent return from four wins, two draws and one defeat.

Corinthians sit 12th overall and have the second worst second round, 24 per cent from one win, two draws and four defeats.

Both sides like the ball. Flamengo have the highest second-round possession at 57.9 per cent, with Corinthians seventh on 53.6 per cent.

They are also among the six most aggressive at winning it back, Flamengo rank fifth for tackles at 17.1, with Corinthians sixth at 17.

Source: Globo.com

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