The dangerous Vitória Flamengo face in their next match | OneFootball

Bahia team arrives boosted by qualification in the Copa do Brasil

Flamengo are second in the Brasileirão, but the recent results have not pleased anyone. After two straight draws against São Paulo and Internacional, teams that were going through a rough patch when they faced Fla, the Rubro-Negro need to respond in the next match. However, Vitória, this time’s opponent, have already shown they are not easy prey.

To begin with, it is necessary to highlight the Bahia side’s emphatic qualification in the Copa do Brasil. After losing 2-0 to Athletico Paranaense at Arena da Baixada, Vitória thrashed them 4-0 at Barradão. One of the goals, in fact, came from the boots of Marinho, a former Flamengo player. Now, the team is preparing for the quarterfinals of the competition.

Have Vitória and Flamengo already faced each other this season?

This will be the fourth time Flamengo and Vitória face each other in 2026. So far, Mais Querido have won two matches and lost one. Even so, the Bahia team still have a good memory against Fla. That is because the teams met in the second round of the Copa do Brasil, and the rival had the better aggregate score, eliminating Mais Querido.

In the Brasileirão, however, Flamengo’s memory is better. After all, even playing away from home, the Rubro-Negro from Rio beat Vitória 2-1 in the third round of the competition. That is what Mais Querido are relying on to believe in another win and a recovery in the Brazilian Championship.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Brasileirão?

Currently in second place, Flamengo are eight points behind leaders Palmeiras. However, the rubro-negro fans do not see the points gap as the main problem. That is because Fla have a game in hand over the São Paulo side and, on top of that, still have a head-to-head clash to come. Therefore, the gap can be closed quickly.

Despite that, what is bothering the rubro-negros right now is the inconsistency of Leonardo Jardim’s team. In recent matches, Flamengo have been allowing more shots to their opponents and showing greater difficulty in creating scoring chances. That is why the next game, at the Maracanã, is being treated as a real decider.

What are the match details?

Flamengo and Vitória face off in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. The match is scheduled for 7:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. Finally, SporTV, on subscription TV, and Premiere, via pay-per-view, will broadcast the match.

Coluna do Fla will gift fans tickets for Flamengo x Vitória

To celebrate Father’s Day, Coluna do Fla decided, together with Expresso Turismo, to give three followers pairs of tickets to the Flamengo x Vitória match, starting at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (09).

To take part in the promotion, simply go to Coluna do Fla’s Instagram post and answer the question: “Why do you deserve to go to the Flamengo match with your father?”. The three most-liked comments will be the winners of the promotion. CLICK HERE TO TAKE PART IN THE PROMOTION. The result will be announced at 2 PM on Sunday (09).

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