As part of the first match of the 1/4 finals of the Brazilian Cup, Flamengo will face off against Atletico Paranaense. We analyze the form of the teams and give a forecast.
"Flamengo"
Flamengo is approaching the first quarterfinal match with a great mood, because it has a series of four victories in a row. Three of them were won in the framework of Serie A, and one more in the return match of the 1/8 finals of the Brazilian Cup, in which Atletico Mineiro was beaten 2-0. It is worth noting that this victory allowed Flamengo to take revenge, because in the first meeting he lost 1-2. Before that, Flamengo coped with Altos in the 1/16 finals (2-1 and 2-0).
Atletico Paranaense
But at Atletico Paranaense, with positive results, not everything is so smooth. In the last round, he was left without points scored, losing 0-2 to Botafogo, as a result of which he remained in fifth place and was already eight points behind the first. As for the Brazilian Cup, Atletico Paranaense started its performance from the stage of the 1/16 finals, confidently passing Tocantinopolis (5-2 and 4-0). And already in the next stage, "Baja" was beaten (twice 2-1).
Statistics and figures:
- Flamengo has won three out of four cup matches;
- Atletico Paranaense won all four matches in the current Brazilian Cup;
- Flamengo has not beaten Atletico Paranaense for four games.
Forecast
Flamengo is a clear favorite, but Atletico Paranaense is confident in the Cup, so at least they can score a goal.