Corinthians vs Flamengo Prediction: Anything can happen in the classic

Corinthians vs Flamengo Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on September 29, 2025

Corinthians and Flamengo will meet in São Paulo in a game known as the Classic of Nations. The name originates from the massive number of fans of the two most popular clubs in Brazil. Flamengo has around 43 million fans, while Corinthians has roughly 31 million.

Corinthians: Form and statistics

Corinthians lost 1-0 away to Sport Recife and dropped to 10th place in the table. The game was very competitive, and either team could have won. Sport Recife had 12 shots, three of which were on target, while the Timão had 19 shots, but only three were on target. The decisive moment of the game came in the 49th minute when Matheusinho dribbled past several Corinthians players and scored a great goal with a powerful left-footed shot. Corinthians had several chances to open the scoring, and in one of them, Breno Bidon hit the post. Losing to the bottom team could affect the Paulistas, and this unexpected defeat came at a bad time, as the next opponent is the competition leader.

Corinthians: Lineup

Gui Negão has served his suspension and is available. Depay is doubtful for the game. Influential creative midfielder Garro is injured.

🔖Corinthians starting lineup (4-4-2)

Hugo Souza – Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, André Ramalho, Matheus Bidu – Raniele, Martínez, Maycon, Bidon – Gui Negão, Yuri Alberto

⛔️Out: Garro, Depay, Charles, Carrillo (injured)

👤Head Coach: Dorival Júnior

Flamengo: Form and statistics

Flamengo had a rocky week with a derby against Vasco da Gama and the second leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals. In the league, the Scarlet-Black tied 1-1 at home with Vasco and let Cruzeiro and Palmeiras get closer. Flamengo remains in first, but now has only a one-point lead over Cruzeiro and two over Palmeiras. Filipe Luís' team did not play well against the city rival, but could have perfectly won, as it created enough chances to score more goals. Pedro was not at his best this time and wasted at least two chances that he usually does not miss. In midweek, Flamengo suffered greatly but ultimately managed to qualify for the Copa Libertadores semifinals. The Cariocas lost 1-0 to Estudiantes in Argentina but won on penalties. Goalkeeper Rossi was the hero, saving two shots. Flamengo will fight for a place in the final against Racing de Avellaneda. A possible Brazilian final between Palmeiras and Flamengo is beginning to take shape, which would be a repeat of the 2021 final in Montevideo.

Flamengo: Lineup

Filipe Luís could replace some of the more tired players after the demanding game in Argentina. Ayrton Lucas received his third yellow card and is suspended.

🔖Flamengo starting lineup (4-3-3)

Rossi – Emerson Royal, Danilo, Léo Pereira, Viña – Jorginho, De la Cruz, Arrascaeta – Luís Araújo, Bruno Henrique, Samuel Lino

⛔️Out: Michael, Pulgar (injured), Ayrton Lucas (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Filipe Luís

Corinthians vs Flamengo: Head-to-head statistics

Flamengo has the upper hand in the Clássico das Nações. In 124 matches, Flamengo won 54 while Corinthians won 45. On 25 occasions, the matches have ended in a draw. This season, Flamengo crushed Corinthians 4-0 in Round 6 at the Maracanã.

Corinthians vs Flamengo: Betting tips & Odds

• Flamengo has scored first in 11 of its past 12 games. You can bet that Flamengo will be the first team to score for 2.63 at Bet365;
• The TO 1.5 bet has won seven times in Flamengo's last eight matches. You can bet on a game with at least two goals scored (TO 1.5) for 1.50 at Betway;
• Flamengo has won four of its last five away matches. You can bet on a Flamengo victory for 1.88 at 1xBet.

Corinthians vs Flamengo match prediction 29 September 2025

Corinthians lost to Sport Recife, the bottom team in the table, and the defeat infuriated the fans. The Paulistas will be playing under pressure, but I do not doubt that they will fight to the end for a good result. In the middle of the week, Flamengo qualified for the Copa Libertadores semi-finals on penalties and achieved its target, albeit with considerable suffering. The game was very demanding, and Filipe Luís will likely rest some players. It is not easy to predict the result of this Brazilian classic, so I am going to risk a draw.

Our match prediction: Draw for 3.35 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - Yes for 2.25 at Betway.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1-1 for 6.50 at Bet365.