Flamengo seek to use Vasco's Brasileirão slump to chase Palmeiras | OneFootball

Vasco have picked up only five points from a possible 15

Flamengo take the field this Sunday (03) to face Vasco at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. Looking to close the gap on Palmeiras, leaders of the Brazilian Championship, the Rubro-Negro side will try to take advantage of their rival’s poor run in the tournament.

That is because, in their last five matches in the Brazilian Championship, Vasco have earned only five points. They have had two defeats, two draws, and one win. Therefore, they are the seventh-worst club in this stretch of the national competition.

WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

On the other hand, Flamengo have 12 points from their last five Brazilian Championship matches, leading the league in this span. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro side have four wins and one loss, scoring 11 goals and conceding five.

HOW ARE THE TWO TEAMS DOING?

Flamengo are in second place with 26 points and have played two fewer matches than leaders Palmeiras, who have 33. Meanwhile, Vasco sit 13th in the Brazilian Championship standings with 16.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS VASCO?

Thus, Flamengo face Vasco this Sunday (03) at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information on the clash live from the stadium.

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