Flamengo vs Sport Recife Prediction: Flamengo can’t fail

Flamengo vs Sport Recife: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on November 02, 2025

Flamengo is the clear favorite against Sport, the team at the bottom of the table. The Cariocas had an intense midweek game in the Copa Libertadores, but should have no problems against the weakest side in the league.

Flamengo: Form and statistics

What happened in the last round showed the unpredictability of the Brasileirão and why this league is so special. Flamengo lost 1-0 away to Fortaleza, 18th in the standings, after beating Palmeiras, the competition leader. In our last prediction, we mentioned the risks that the Cariocas would run if they played complacently, saving their strength for the Copa Libertadores semi-final. In fact, Flamengo played slowly and predictably, and Fortaleza deserved the victory. However, the damage was not too great because Palmeiras drew with Cruzeiro, and Flamengo is therefore only one point behind the leader. A few days later, Flamengo survived the hostile atmosphere in Avellaneda and qualified for the Copa Libertadores final. Filipe Luis' team had beaten Racing 1-0 in the first leg and managed to hold on to a 0-0 draw in Argentina, playing with ten men from the 56th minute onwards. Rossi, Flamengo's goalkeeper, was the hero, saving his team on several occasions. In the final, Flamengo will face Palmeiras, the major rival of the season.

Flamengo: Lineup

Filipe Luís should give some players a rest after the demanding midweek game in Argentina.

🔖Flamengo starting lineup (4-3-3) 

Rossi – Emerson Royal, Danilo, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas – Pulgar, De la Cruz, Arrascaeta – Carrascal, Plata, Samuel Lino

⛔️Out: Pedro, Everton Cebolinha (injured)

👤Head Coach: Filipe Luís

Sport Recife: Form and statistics

Sport Recife lost 2-1 at home to Mirassol in yet another league game involving controversial refereeing. This season, referees have come under fire, and rightly so, as they have repeatedly made serious mistakes that have influenced the outcome of games. Sport was once again the victim, after an exaggerated sending off in the 24th minute. Matheusinho received a red card for hitting the opponent with the tip of his boot, but the Sport player was trying to compete for the ball, and the touch was very light. The Pernambucanos played most of the game with ten players but fought until the end for a better result, putting on a dignified performance. Daniel Paulista has been sacked, and César Lucena, the assistant coach, will take charge of the team. Relegation is practically inevitable, and it will only be a matter of time before it is official.

Sport Recife: Lineup

Matheusinho is suspended after his red card against Mirassol.

🔖Sport Recife starting lineup (4-3-3)

Gabriel – Aderlan, João Silva, Ramon Menezes, Luan Cândido – Pedro Augusto, Rivera, Lucas Lima – Barletta, Derik Lacerda, Romarinho

⛔️Out: Rafael Thyere, Hereda (injured), Zé Lucas (Brazil U-17), Matheusinho (suspended)

👤Head Coach: César Lucena

Flamengo vs Sport Recife: Head-to-head statistics

Flamengo and Sport Recife have met 44 times, and the head-to-head record favors the Cariocas. Flamengo has won 23 games, while Sport has won 11. On 10 occasions, the matches ended in a draw. 

Flamengo vs Sport Recife: Betting tips & Odds

• The TU 2.5 bet has won five times in Flamengo's last seven matches. You can bet on a game with no more than two goals (TU 2.5) for 2.42 at 1xBet;
• The BTTS-YES bet has won five times in Sport's last six games. You can bet on both teams to score (BTTS-YES) for 2.37 at 1xBet;
• Flamengo has won four of its last five matches. You can bet on Flamengo winning for 1.16 at Betway.

Flamengo vs Sport Recife match prediction 02 November 2025

David versus Goliath, and Goliath is playing at home. Forty-four points separate the two teams, and there is no doubt who the favorite is. The Flamengo players may be more tired, but that is no excuse, as they really need to win. The Cariocas are one point away from first place, so only victory matters. Sport is practically doomed and has just fired its coach. César Lucena, the assistant coach, will take charge of the team. As the odds for a Flamengo victory are very low, I'm going to bet that Arrascaeta will score a goal.

Our match prediction: Arrascaeta to score at anytime for 2.05 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: TO 3.5 for 2.25 at Betway.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 4-0 for 9.50 at Bet365.