Flamengo’s form, new faces and secret weapon for the big clash 🔍 | OneFootball

Flamengo comes into this blockbuster match with a "finals vibe" at a moment of ups and downs in the season, but with important reinforcements.

The clash with Palmeiras is scheduled for this Sunday (19th), at 4:00 PM, at Maracanã, for the 29th round of the Brasileirão.

Ups and Downs 👀

Fla is going through an inconsistent phase. In the last 10 matches (including Libertadores), there have been five wins, three draws, and two losses.

Considering only the Brasileirão, the club dropped points against Grêmio (1 x 1), Vasco (1 x 1), Cruzeiro (0 x 0), and Bahia (0 x 1) during this period.

As a result, Flamengo was overtaken by Palmeiras itself (who are coming off four straight wins). Today, Fla has 58 points. Verdão, 61.

Trump Cards 🃏

Filipe Luís' team, however, has TWO aces up its sleeve to seek a comeback and match Palmeiras' points tally.

One difference-maker is the strength of the Nação. The club is UNBEATEN at home, with nine wins and five draws (76.1% success rate).

In addition, Fla has reinforcements. Allan, De La Cruz, Danilo, and Wallace Yan are available—the last two return after suspension.

Probable Lineup 📋

Filipe Luís keeps the core of the recent matches, with one or at most two changes compared to the 3-0 win over Botafogo.

Erick Pulgar replaces Evertton Araújo in midfield. Also, Carrascal could come in for Luiz Araújo up front.

Thus, a probable Flamengo lineup is Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo (Carrascal), Samuel Lino, and Pedro.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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