Flamengo bank on defence to regain second place in Brasileirão | OneFootball

So far, Flamengo have allowed 14 chances to their opponents in the Brasileirão

Flamengo take the field this Sunday (19) to face Bahia in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship at the Maracanã. With that, the Most Beloved will try to return to second place in the tournament and aim to remain among the teams that allow the fewest chances in the Brasileirão.

That is because Flamengo have allowed only 14 chances in the Brazilian Championship so far. They are second in the ranking, behind only Palmeiras. Abel Ferreira’s team have allowed 12 opportunities to their rivals.

For comparison, Bahia have allowed 24 chances to their rivals in the Brazilian Championship. As a result, they are the sixth club in this Brazilian Championship ranking. Finally, Botafogo and Chapecoense, with 38 and 37 respectively, are the teams that have allowed the most.

HOW ARE THE TEAMS DOING IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

With this weekend’s round of matches so far, Flamengo have dropped to third place in the Brazilian Championship. Meanwhile, Bahia are in fifth place. However, it is worth noting that if they beat the team from Bahia, Mengo will move back into second place.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS BAHIA?

Therefore, Flamengo will go in search of victory against Bahia this Sunday, in a match that kicks off at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, for the 12th round of the Brasileirão. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information about the match.

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