Flamengo v Bragantino: Rubro-Negro outclassing São Paulo sides this season | OneFootball

Bragantino and Flamengo face off in the 16th round of the Brasileirão, this Wednesday (23)

Red Bull Bragantino hosts Flamengo for the 16th round of the Brazilian Championship this Wednesday (23). The match, which takes place at Cicero de Souza Marques Stadium, starting at 9:30 pm, marks the fifth encounter of the Rubro-Negro with a team from São Paulo this season.

Thus, in the previous four matches against clubs from the state, the Rubro-Negro suffered only one defeat. The setback, however, was against Santos, when Neymar scored the winning goal at Vila Belmiro. However, the other matches ended in victories for Flamengo.

What were Flamengo's matches against São Paulo teams in 2025?

16/07/2025 – Santos 1 x 0 Flamengo (round 14); 12/07/2025 – Flamengo 2 x 0 São Paulo (round 13); 25/05/2025 – Palmeiras 0 x 2 Flamengo (round 10); 27/04/2025 – Flamengo 4 x 0 Corinthians (round 6).

Despite the good recent record against São Paulo teams, the Rubro-Negro faces a historic taboo in Bragança Paulista. The last victory of the team as a visitor was on September 4, 1996, by 1 to 0. Since then, in five matches at Bragantino's home, the Most Beloved has accumulated three draws and two defeats.

What are the likely lineups?

Bragantino: Cleiton; Agustín Sant’Anna, Pedro Henrique, Guzmán and Guilherme; Gabriel, Eric Ramires and John John; Mosquera (Vinicinho), Lucas Barbosa and Eduardo Sasha. Coach: Fernando Seabra.

Flamengo: Rossi, Wesley, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Varela; Evertton Araújo, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Cebolinha (Wallace Yan) and Bruno Henrique. Coach: Filipe Luís.

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