Flamengo – Palmeiras, Picks and Tips
Flamengo meets Palmeiras after a win against Sao Paolo. The match took place on Sunday 17 April and ended 3-1 to Flamengo. Gabriel Barbosa, Isla and De Arrascaeta were the three scorers for the hosts. Two rounds have been played in the new edition of the Brazilian football championship. In the opening round, Flamengo finished in a 1-1 draw away to Atletico Goianense. Last season's Copa Libertadores finalists, Flamengo started the new season of South America's Champions League equivalent with two wins. It was a first win against Peruvian side Sporting Cristal, goals from Henrique and Matheuzinho. This was followed by the home game against Argentinian side Talleres Cordoba. Also 3-1, with Gabriel Barbosa scoring from the spot and Everton Ribeiro scoring a double. Last season, Flamengo finished 2nd with 71 points, 13 behind champions Atletico Mineiro.
Copa Libertadores holders Palmeiras kicked off the new edition of the competition with a 4-0 win away to Venezuelan side Deportivo Tachira. Dudu, Veiga and Rafael Navarro's "double" set the final score of the first game of the new Copa Libertadores season. This was followed by an 8-1 home win over Bolivian side Independiente Petrolero. Rafael Navarro, Palmeiras' 22-year-old striker, scored four times. Ze Rafael, Rony and Veiga's "double" set the final score. But it was the visitors who opened the scoring. Ahead of Flamengo - Palmeiras, the guests of the match that will take place on Wednesday night to Thursday, are winless in the first two rounds. Flamengo lost their first leg match at home to Ceara, 2-3. In the last round they finished 1-1 away to Goias. Palmeiras scored in the 90+6th minute through Rony. Palmeiras finished third in last season's Brazilian football championship.
Our recommendation tip for Flamengo – Palmeiras: OVER 9,5 CORNERS @ 2.00