Corinthians vs Flamengo Predictions

• None of Corinthians’ last six home league games have had more than two goals
• Flamengo’s eight away fixtures have contained just 20 strikes
• There have been three or more goals in only one of Corinthians’ last nine league outings

Corinthians need a goal

It has been a fairly dull few weeks for Corinthians fans, who have seen their side draw three of their last four matches 0-0, including against Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday night.

Vítor Pereira’s side won that on penalties though, so should draw some confidence from the game, while a return to home comforts, where they are unbeaten this season, will be welcome.

Indeed, they have the best home defensive record in the Brasileiro, conceding just twice in seven outings, with none of their last six matches at the Corinthians Arena containing more than two goals.

Can Flamengo steal the bragging rights?

Flamengo come into this derby fixture on a run of four successive victories, but they have not been in great touch on the road this season, losing three of their last four away league games.

Dorival Júnior’s outfit have netted only eight times in eight matches on their travels, while eight of their 15 fixtures at all venues have contained fewer than three strikes.

Indeed, there have been merely 34 goals in their league outings so far, significantly less than three per game, with Corinthians they only side in the top half averaging fewer per 90 minutes.

I predict there will be fewer than three goals in this match, with a 1-0 win to Corinthians my correct score prediction.