Game week 18 in Brazil and two teams at either end of the table connect in Brasilia.
The home side are 3rd in the division with 31 points from 16 games this season. Overall form is 9 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses. Home form is 5 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses. Recent form is 4 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses. Cricuma have 17 points from 15 games. Overall form is 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses. Away form is 2 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses. Recent form of 3 win, 2 draws and 3 losses.
Team news: Home side have some players back from Copa America – Vina, Varela, de la Cruz and de Arrascaeta but its not certain any of them may play. Criciuma miss Allano who is their top scorer.
Head-to-head statistics: 4 games 3 win Flamengo and 1 draw.
Betting selection – Flamengo will play in Brasilia for this one so not a home game as such. Criciuma without Allano is a blow. Criciuma have had 7 of last 8 both score while Flamengo 6 of the last 7 yes – We take Both score Yes at 2.00 or Evens Ladbrokes.