Palmeiras vs Flamengo Predictions

• Flamengo have won both meetings with Palmeiras this season
• The Serie A leaders have conceded only five games in 12 Libertadores matches
• Palmeiras are winless in their last five games, while they’ve won only eight of their last 11

Flamengo can outclass rivals

Flamengo have pulled away from second-placed Palmeiras in Brazil’s top-flight, opening up a five-point lead with two games to play. The pair meet in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday night in Peru, with Flamengo aiming to win the competition for the third time in six years.

Palmeiras have lost both league encounters between the sides this term, including a 3-2 defeat last month. They head into the final following a five-game winless streak, while they’ve won only three of their last 11 matches.

Flamengo have conceded only five times in 12 Libertadores matches, while they’ve kept four clean sheets in six knockout matches. The Serie A leaders have won 22 of 36 games domestically, while Palmeiras have won once in 10 clashes with the top six in the league.

Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored in both league meetings between these sides this term, while he has scored in three of his last five games for Flamengo. He’s backed to find the net once again, as his side look to continue their dominance over Palmeiras this term.