Flamengo RJ vs Gremio tips and predictions

Flamengo RJ mental strength makes them hard to oppose

It's third placed Flamengo RJ welcoming 18th placed Gremio in this Serie A clash as the home team looks to add to the 15 points that separate the sides.

Flamengo RJ should ease past Gremio. They're justifiably odds-on for this.

If their latest matches are an indicator of what's to come, then Flamengo RJ are the form side. The hosts have chalked up 15 wins in their last 17 matches while the travelling side has been flattering to deceive at times. They've lost 3 of their last 4 matches, away and at home. They're destined to taste defeat again here.

The hosts have been building up a head of steam in their previous performances. Flamengo RJ scored three or more goals in 10 of their recent 15 matches and the rest of the squad has also been in form. At the back they've conceded no more than once in 16 of their last 17 games. If they can continue to put in commanding defensive performances they'll see this clash as an opportunity to keep another clean sheet.

It should be fun when they start trading blows.

This will not be the first time they've locked horns. Flamengo RJ have won 8 of the last 10 fixtures between the two teams. This next meeting is a good opportunity for them to add to these head-to-head statistics. They'll have too much for their rivals again this time around.

Flamengo RJ are the clear favourites and it's possible they just don't give many chances away to Gremio. It is not a strong view so it isn't one to get stuck into but the No BTTS bet is the only option in that market that has any signs of value.