Flamengo-Goias Statistical Preview

Team News

Flamengo

• Carlos Eduardo returns from suspension to feature here.
• The former Hoffenheim man is likely to start on the left of the Fla front three.
• Paulo Victor looks set to play in goal, with Felipe struggling with a knock.

Goias

• Enderson Moreira will again be without key player Walter for this game.
• The striker missed both legs of the Copa do Brasil semi-final against Fla over the last fortnight.
• Júnior Viçosa should continue up front.

Match Facts

• Goias have won their last 6 matches in Brasileirão.
• Goias have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 matches in Brasileirão.
• Goias have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 away matches in Brasileirão.
• Flamengo have won their last 3 home matches in Brasileirão.
• There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Flamengo’s last 3 games in Brasileirão.
• Goias have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 away matches in Brasileirão.
• Flamengo are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 home matches against Goias in all competitions.

Prediction

• Flamengo and Goiás meet again just days after playing the second leg of their Brazilian Cup semi-final.
• Fla came out on top of that two-legged affair, with Goiás missing talismanic forward Walter.
• The Emeralds will hope their hosts rest players following their exertions in midweek.

Flamengo 1 - 1 Goias