Flamengo vs Red Bull Bragantino prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 21, 2026
Serie A Brazil
On September 21, 2026, Flamengo and Red Bull Bragantino will meet in the 28th round of Brazil’s Serie A. The hosts need nothing less than a win.
Flamengo vs. Red Bull Bragantino team news and expert analysis
The Rio de Janeiro giants enjoyed a hugely successful 2025 season, winning both the Brasileiro and the Copa Libertadores. However, they endured a disastrous start to the new campaign, which led to Filipe Luís being dismissed. The change in the dugout helped, and Flamengo managed to claw their way back up the table. In the Copa Libertadores, the Brazilians progressed past Independiente del Valle in the quarterfinals, winning 2-0 before drawing 1-1. Domestically, they have managed to enter the title race. They also defeated Corinthians, 2-1.
The Bragança-based club finished in the top 10 of last season’s league table. That earned them a place in the Copa Sudamericana, where they reached the round of 16 but lost to fellow Brazilians Atlético Mineiro. At the domestic level, they have remained around the same level as in 2025, although wins have been scarce since the middle of the summer. They at least drew with Botafogo after suffering back-to-back defeats.
The champions are currently averaging 1.96 goals scored and conceding 0.81 per match. Pitta and company score an average of 1.23 goals and concede 1.12.
Previous matches: Flamengo vs. Red Bull Bragantino
Flamengo had won three games in a row, but lost away from home this season.
The defending champions are playing at home. We are backing them with a -1 goal handicap (odds – 1.60).
Flamengo vs. Red Bull Bragantino: key statistics and trends
- Flamengo have won seven of their last nine matches
- Both teams have scored in 48% of Flamengo’s matches, with an average total of 2.78 goals per game
- Red Bull Bragantino have lost four of their last eight matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Red Bull Bragantino’s matches, with an average total of 2.35 goals per game.
Flamengo vs. Red Bull Bragantino: possible starting lineups
Flamengo play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Rossi – Ayrton Dantas, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, Emerson – Lucas Paquetá, Frello – Samuel Lino, De Arrascaeta, Carrascal – Pedro Abreu
Red Bull Bragantino play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Cleiton – Juninho Capixaba, Gustavo Marques, Pedro Henrique, Sant’Anna – Rodriguinho, Eric Ramires – Vinicinho, Lucas Barbosa, Herrera – Pitta
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