Flamengo vs Vitoria prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 10, 2026
Serie A Brazil
In the 22nd round of the Brazilian Serie A on August 10, 2026, Flamengo will face Vitoria. The reigning champions are expected to claim another victory on their home ground.
Flamengo vs Vitoria: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Rio de Janeiro giants managed to win both the Copa Libertadores and the Brasileirao in 2025. However, after suffering some defeats at the start of the new season, including in the Recopa Sudamericana, the club changed its head coach. Overall, this proved beneficial: the Brazilians advanced to the Copa Libertadores playoffs without major issues and climbed closer to the top of the Serie A standings. However, they were only able to draw matches against São Paulo and Internacional.
The Salvador club, having earned the same 45 points as Vasco da Gama, still lost out on the fourteenth spot—and with it, a place in the Copa Sudamericana. On the other hand, they avoided relegation. Recently, they have improved slightly, securing a spot in the middle of the league table. However, in the most recent rounds, they suffered goalless defeats to Remo and Palmeiras. In the cup, after a 0-2 loss to Athletico Paranaense in the first leg, they bounced back by scoring four unanswered goals in the return fixture to advance further.
The champions are also in solid form now, averaging 1.85 goals scored and conceding far fewer—just 0.9 per match. Jair Ventura’s side, on the other hand, has a negative ratio: scoring 1.05 goals per game and conceding 1.48.
Previous Matches: Flamengo vs Vitoria
In seven meetings, Vitoria managed only one draw. However, in the spring, after a 1-2 away defeat, they won 2-0 at home and advanced in the cup.
The hosts are unlikely to slip up again. We recommend betting on their victory with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.70).
Flamengo vs Vitoria: Key Statistics and Trends
- Flamengo has drawn two matches in a row
- 50% of Flamengo's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.75 goals per game
- Vitoria has lost three out of their last four matches
- 38% of Vitoria's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.52 goals per game
Flamengo vs Vitoria: Probable Starting Lineups
Flamengo is expected to play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Agustin Rossi – Ayrton Dantas, Leo Pereira, Vitao, Emerson – Jorginho, Erick Pulgar – Bruno Henrique, Samuel Lino, Gonzalo Plata – Pedro Abreu
Vitoria is also expected to use a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Lucas Willians – Ramon, Luan Candido, Kaka, Jamerson – Gabriel Baralhas, Ze Vitor – Emmanuel Martinez, Mateus, Eric de Arruda – Rene
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's position in the Brazilian Serie A standings
