Flamengo vs Criciúma - 20/07/24

Flamengo vs Criciúma Prediction & Preview

Preview

Flamengo host Criciúma at Arena BRB Mané Garrincha on Saturday, July 20th, in the 18th round of Brazil Serie A. The home team, currently sitting third in the league with 31 points, will be looking to bounce back from their recent inconsistent form, which has seen them win two, lose two, and draw one of their last five matches.

In their last game, Flamengo played out a goalless draw against Internacional away at Estádio José Pinheiro Borda. They have taken seven points from their last five games, with an average of 1.8 goals scored per game and 1.6 conceded. When playing at home, they score an average of 1.33 goals per game and concede 1.33.

Criciúma, on the other hand, are struggling in 14th place with 17 points. They have won one, lost two, and drawn two of their last five matches, taking five points from those games. In their previous match, they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Corinthians away at Arena Corinthians. The visitors score an average of one goal per game and concede 1.2, with these numbers changing to 1 goal scored and 2 conceded when playing away.

Bet

Considering the recent form and stats, I would recommend a Home Win for Flamengo at odds of 1.44. Despite their inconsistent results, Flamengo's superior scoring ability and home advantage give them a strong chance of winning. Criciúma's struggles on the road, conceding an average of two goals per game, also make it likely that Flamengo will come out on top. The relatively short odds still offer decent value for a team with a clear edge in this matchup.