Corinthians vs Flamengo prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Serie A Brazil
In the 8th round of Brazil's Serie A on March 23, 2026, a match between Corinthians and Flamengo will take place. Both sides are hoping for success in this encounter.
Corinthians vs Flamengo: Team News and Expert Analysis
The São Paulo club finished only thirteenth in last season’s Brasileirão, yet managed to win the national cup. Not only did they claim the title, but they also secured the right to play in the Copa Libertadores. This season started reasonably well: after losing 1-2 at home to Bahia, they beat both Bragantino and Athletico Paranaense, and shared points with Cruzeiro. However, they then suffered a defeat in the state championship semi-final and picked up just two points in matches against Coritiba, Santos, and Chapecoense.
The Rio de Janeiro side won both Serie A and the Copa Libertadores in 2025. However, their triumphant coach, Felipe Luís, was dismissed by spring, with the club not forgiving a weak start to the season (they lost the national Super Cup to their current opponent and the Recopa Sudamericana to Lanús, and suffered several defeats in both the state championship and the Brasileirão). The new manager, Jardim, has already overseen Serie A matches against Cruzeiro, Botafogo, and Remo, achieving three consecutive clean-sheet victories!
Dorival Júnior’s squad averages 0.86 goals scored and conceded per game. The reigning champions are improving: now scoring twice per match and conceding just 0.67 goals on average.
Previous Meetings: Corinthians vs Flamengo
Last season, Flamengo won both encounters. However, they lost 0-2 in the Super Cup last month.
It is unlikely the title holders will slow down now. We expect another victory for them (odds – 2.27).
Corinthians vs Flamengo: Key Statistics and Trends
- Corinthians have not won in regular time in their last six matches
- 43% of Corinthians matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 1.71
- Flamengo have won four consecutive matches in Serie A
- 50% of Flamengo matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.67
Corinthians vs Flamengo: Probable Starting Lineups
Corinthians are expected to play in a 1-4-5-1 formation (probable lineup): Hugo Souza – Angileri, Choca, Ramalho, Milans – Raniele, Carrillo, Vitinho, Charles, Bidon – Pedro Raul. Depay, Hugo, and Gabriel Paulista are unavailable; Lingard has yet to debut.
Flamengo are likely to use a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Rossi – Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, Varela – Jorginho, Pulgar, Lino, Lucas Paquetá, Carrascal – Pedro. Saúl Ñíguez and Bruno Henrique will not travel.
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