Flamengo vs Palmeiras Prediction: Clash of the Titans

Flamengo vs Palmeiras: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on October 19, 2025

Flamengo and Palmeiras will meet at the Maracanã in a crucial match for the title. Palmeiras leads the Série A with 61 points, while Flamengo is in second place with 58.

Flamengo: Form and statistics

Flamengo achieved an excellent result away against rivals Botafogo, winning clearly by 3-0. Filipe Luís' team needed to secure at least a three-point gap behind Palmeiras before the decisive game. Despite Flamengo's dominance, there were no clear scoring opportunities until the 40th minute, when Pedro opened the scoring after an assist from Arrascaeta. In the second half, both teams continued to struggle to get into the opposition's area, and almost all shots were from long range. In the 70th minute, Flamengo increased the lead to 2-0 through Luís Araújo, virtually ending Botafogo's hopes. Pedro made a magnificent pass to the winger, who had no trouble finishing. Ten minutes later, Plata made it 3-0 with a beautiful header, sealing the final result. The Scarlet-Black performed confidently in the derby, demonstrating remarkable efficiency. The next game against Palmeiras will certainly be more difficult, against a team that is brimming with confidence. Obviously, the Cariocas will want to win, but it is vital not to lose, or they will be six points behind the leaders.

Flamengo: Lineup

Danilo and Wallace Yan are back after being suspended. Saúl is doubtful for the match.

🔖Flamengo starting lineup (4-3-3)

Rossi – Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro – Pulgar, Jorginho, Arrascaeta – Luis Araújo, Pedro, Samuel Lino

⛔️Out: Saúl, Everton Cebolinha (injured)

👤Head Coach: Filipe Luís

Palmeiras: Form and statistics

Palmeiras played two consecutive home games in a few days and won both without any trouble. Over the weekend, the Verdão defeated Juventude 4-1 in a postponed match from Round 12. Even without Vitor Roque, suspended, and five players who were away with their national teams, Abel Ferreira's team maintained the level it has been showing recently. In midweek, Palmeiras beat Bragantino 5-1 in another brilliant display. Vitor Roque scored twice, with Fuchs, Felipe Anderson, and Flaco López scoring the remaining goals. It was the fourth consecutive league victory, and in all games, the Paulistas scored at least three goals. Palmeiras will face Flamengo in the best form of the season, and a win at the Maracanã would definitely be a giant step towards the title.

Palmeiras: Lineup

Goalkeeper Weverton is injured, and Abel Ferreira will have to choose between Carlos Miguel and Marcelo Lomba.

🔖Palmeiras starting lineup (4-4-2)

Carlos Miguel – Giay, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, Piquerez – Moreno, Andreas Pereira, Maurício, Felipe Anderson – Flaco López, Vitor Roque

⛔️Out: Weverton, Lucas Evangelista, Figueiredo, Paulinho (injured)

👤Head Coach: Abel Ferreira

Flamengo vs Palmeiras: Head-to-head statistics

Flamengo and Palmeiras have met 113 times, and the head-to-head record slightly favors the Paulistas. Flamengo has won 39 games, while Palmeiras has won 40. On 34 occasions, the matches ended in a draw. This season, in Round 10, Flamengo won 2–0 at the Allianz Parque.

Flamengo vs Palmeiras: Betting tips & Odds

• The TU 2.5 bet has won six times in the last seven meetings between the two sides. You can bet on a game with no more than two goals (TU 2.5) for 1.62 at 1xBet;
• The BTTS-YES bet has won 8 times in Palmeiras' last 10 games. You can bet on both teams to score (BTTS-YES) for 2.00 at Betway;
• Palmeiras has won 9 of its last 10 matches. You can bet on Palmeiras winning for 4.16 at 1xBet.

Flamengo vs Palmeiras match prediction 19 October 2025

Flamengo and Palmeiras are the two best teams in the Brasileirão, which is why this game is eagerly awaited. Palmeiras is in first place, three points ahead of Flamengo, the runner-up. In other words, the pressure is on the home team, which needs to win to catch up with its opponent at the top of the table. Palmeiras is enjoying its best moment of the season, so the Paulistas are very confident. On the other hand, Flamengo has not lost to Palmeiras at home since 2015, so there are no favorites. My pick is for a game with a maximum of two goals, a bet that has paid off in six of the last seven meetings between the two sides.

Our match prediction: TU 2.5 for 1.62 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: Draw for 3.25 at Betway.

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