Flamengo RJ vs Cuiaba Prediction & Betting Tips (7 July)

Flamengo is very well on its way to winning an 8th crown as Brazilian champion, but the road still remains long. We are only at D16 but it is clear that Mengao has made the best start by being leader with a total of 30 points, 3 ahead of the trident: Botafogo, Palmeiras and Bahia all at 27 points. Missteps are rare among the residents of the famous Maracana, evidenced by their only defeat against Juventude 2-1 in their last ten matches in the elite. Since this setback, Fla has won two championship matches against Cruzeiro 2-1 and on the pitch of Atlético Mineiro in week 2-4.

Cuiaba is positioned very poorly in the ranking with a current 15th place and above all 1 point ahead only on the Corinthians, first-relegation. The recent results perfectly reflect this ranking since the visitors have not won a single one of their last four matches for a record of 3 draws against Atlético GO 0-0, Corinthians 1-1 and RB Bragantino 1-1. During the week, for the reception of the well-ranked Botafogo, Cuiaba did not resist 1-2.

Absent during the week due to injury, Igor Jesus, Everton and Gabigol (1 goal in the league) will likely be OUT tonight as well. Note that the Uruguayans, Varela, Matias Vina, de la Cruz and Arrascaeta are still in the running in the Copa America and logically unavailable tonight (1/4 final against Brazil). The squad depth is crazy at Flamengo who will still be able to count on Bruno Henrique (4 goals), Carlinhos (scorer during the week) or even on the co-top scorer in the championship, Pedro (6 goals, 5 assists). Opposite, we expect three returns from suspension, in this case Mineiro (11 appearances), Lacerda (1 goal in the league) and Gimenez (6 appearances).

On the other hand, injured, Max (1 goal in 8 games) and Deyverson (1 appearance) should remain with the medical staff. Author of 4 pawns in the championship, Pitta remains the main offensive threat of this formation.