Juventude - Flamengo predictions and free betting tips [26/06/2024]

On Thursday, June 27, in the 12th round of the Brazilian Serie A, Juventude will host Flamengo on their home turf. Having yet to taste defeat at home in this season’s national campaign, the hosts prepare with optimism to take on the league leaders.

Stadium

The match will take place in Caxias do Sul at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium.

Juventude

Juventude effortlessly dispatched struggling Vasco da Gama (2:0), Atletico Goianiense (1:0), and Corinthians (2:0). However, when facing tougher opposition, failures occurred - a trend seen against Botafogo (5:1), Bragantino (2:1), and Palmeiras (3:1) last weekend. After a relatively calm first half, Eric Farias responded to Jose Lopez's goal in the 64th minute, but precise strikes from Estevao and Maicon secured three points for the favourites.

Roger Machado's team hasn’t secured any wins in five away matches in the Brazilian Serie A this season, losing three and drawing two, conceding 12 goals while scoring just five. With 13 points from ten rounds, Juventude sits in 12th place, just four points clear of the relegation zone. Furthermore, the white-greens haven’t lost in their last eight home games across all competitions, securing four victories and four draws since their 1:2 defeat to Internacional in March.

Flamengo

Flamengo has been in incredible form in recent weeks, leaving their rivals with no chance: five wins and one draw in their last six matches. Following a hard-fought 2:1 victory over Bahia, the visitors secured three points in a derby against sinking Fluminense last weekend (0:1), with Pedro converting a penalty in the 86th minute. Notably, Flamengo has gone nine matches unbeaten across all competitions, winning eight and drawing once since their 1:0 loss to Palestino in the Copa Libertadores on May 8.

Thanks to these results, Tite’s side has advanced to the knockout stages of the continental championship, finishing second in Group E, and secured a spot in the last 16 of the domestic cup. In the league, Flamengo has accumulated 24 points and leads the overall standings, one point ahead of Palmeiras. The impressive start of the Rubro-Negro is driven by their vibrant attacking play, as the team has scored 19 goals so far - the highest in the division (with just nine conceded)! 

Head-to-Head

The teams last met in November, resulting in a 2:2 draw; two previous encounters ended in favour of the red-blacks.

Match Prediction: Juventude vs Flamengo

Juventude consistently secures points against lower-table teams but struggles against top-6 representatives. Flamengo looks unstoppable at the beginning of the season, annihilating their rivals in all competitions: unbeaten since early May, winning 8 out of their last 9 matches. Bet on an away triumph for Tite’s team.

Total Goals Prediction

Flamengo leads the Brazilian Serie A in goal-scoring this season, so expect a goal feast from the red-blacks. Bet on individual total over 1.5 goals.

Corners Prediction

Flamengo is in tremendous form and plays a dominant game against any opponent. Bet on a victory for the red-blacks in corners.

Yellow Cards Prediction

Juventude will have to foul frequently to disrupt the superior opponent’s attacking tempo, so bet on a triumph for the white-greens in yellow cards.

Score Prediction

Bet on a precise score of 1:2 in favour of Flamengo.