Flamengo RJ vs Vasco da Gama Prediction: The Clássico do Milhões Brings Drama To The Maracanã Stadium

Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama: Prediction for the Match on September 21, 2025

Prediction for the match between top-table occupants Flamengo CR and Vasco da Gama, trapped between bottom table and the Sudamericana groupings. This fury-filled contest will take place at the infamous 78,838-capacity Maracana pitch. Also noteworthy is the near-perfect run of the hosts, with two losses in twenty-two league games.

The Derby of the Millions, as the Flamengo-Vasco contest is rightly called, has shifted towards Flamengo over the last three games. The Shaky form of the guests does little to incite confidence that this time, things will play out differently.

🏠 Flamengo RJ: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: WWWDW

Unbeaten in the last ten league games, Flamengo’s gusto this season seats them in the league’s lead, with fifteen wins, two losses and five stalemates so far in twenty-two games. As things stand, they also have the simultaneous flair of the most successful attacking side and the team with the best defensive efforts. Their recent 8-0 victory against Vitoria seems to have toppled Santos’s 6-0 humiliation against Vasco da Gama as the biggest embarrassment this season. Currently, the team is in flight and will do anything to uphold their advantage. The 1-1 stalemate against Gremio was enough to keep things rolling before seizing three points on Juventude’s turf last week in the 2-nil victory saga.

In the last five games, they have been unbeaten with four wins and one stalemate.

🏁 Flamengo: Lineup

Felip Luis has done an exceptional job with Flamengo, as his squad continues to own the room in almost all their games, despite being be-tied by the demands of the Copa Libertadores. His 4-2-3-1 compensates for all eventualities, and rightly sets the tone for expected results. Pedro’s flair against Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores earned him the superior player of the game, where he was fortunate to find the net in the first minute of the game. Alex Sandro also remains on the sidelines with doubts to start the game.Saul Niguez picked a knock in the game and may miss this game. He will most probably be replaced by Allan while Erick Pulgar continues to nurse his injuries.

🔖 Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Rossi, Lucas-Pereira-Ortiz-Varela, Niguez- de la Cruz, Lino-Arrascaeta-Plata, Pedro.

👤 Head Coach: Felip Luis

⛔ Out: Doubtful: Alex Sandro, Jorginho, Guillermo Varela Injured: Saul Niguez, Erick Pulgar

✈️Vasco da Gama: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: WLLWD

The rough twists and rocky terrains of the Brasileiro Betano series seats Vasco Da Gama in the fifteenth league spot after twenty-two games. In what seems to be another expected loss, Vasco da Gama are faced with one of the biggest obstacles of the season, Flamengo. The euphoric thrill of the 3-2 win over Sport Review trickled into a 2-2 tie against Ceara last week. Pundits and Critics alike expressed concerns in the squad disparity between the sides and their superior counterparts.

The last four road games for Vasco produced two wins (6-0 v. Santos, 3-2 v. Sport Recife) and two losses (3-2 v. Mirassol, 2-0 v. Juventude).

🏁 Vasco da Gama: Lineup

Although the current league standings may reveal much less than preferred, Phillipe Coutinho's membership in this squad consistently saves them from harsher outcomes. His performance last week against Club Ceara rightly earned him the Superior player of the match vote, with his excellent midfield coordination and passes. His goal in the 12th minute also set the tone for victory, which was soiled by the 94th-minute equaliser from the guests.

🔖 Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Jardim, Rodriguez-Freitas-Renan-Henrique, Carvalho-Barros, Moreira-Coutinho-Rayan, Veggetti

👤 Head Coach: Fernando Diniz

⛔ Out: Doubftful- L.Piton, G.Souza, T.MendesH.Moura. Injured- Tche-Tche, Jair, Adson

🤝 Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama Match H2H Statistics

Vasco da Gama has not won any game in the last five meetings with Flamengo. The best they have come is in three stalemates, with Vasco da Gama gaining seven dominant wins.

📈 Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama: Match Betting Trends

Derby of the Millions Winner: Flamengo has won the last three derbies between these sides, Consider the Home Win betting tip at 1.36 odds from Bet365

Flamengo’s scoring consistency: Flamengo has consistently scored in the last eleven games. Bet on at least two goals for the hosts at 1.52 odds from 1xbet

Flamengo’s unbeaten streak: The unbeaten streak of the host over the last ten games can also not be overlooked. Consider Home/Draw tip at 1.08 odds from Betway

Vasco’s away resilience: Vasco Da Gama has also shown a streak of stubbornness when playing away from home, especially against high-profile oppositions. Bet on at least a goal for the side at 1.89 odds from 1xbet.

🎯 Flamengo RJ vs Vasco da Gama Match Prediction September 21 2025

Flamengo plays as big favorites in this matchup. Whether in domestic or inter-continental affairs, the striking brilliance of both player and manager has been registered on all fronts. Vasco da Gama are expected to put up a strong resistance, but Phillipe Coutinho’s presence will mean little against this imposing side thirsty for total domination.

Below are my best predictions:

🔥 For my prediction, I will pick Over 2.5 Yellow Cards for Vasco Da Gama at 1.66 odds from Bet365. I am expecting a very physical game between the sides, and a lot of defending from Vasco da Gama, who will in turn concede fouls while trying to stop Flamengo's attacks.

🔥 Our betting tip will be a BTTS-Yes. I expect the guests to get at least a goal here due to the high level of play expected from the hosts, who will try to dominate them repeatedly. This betting tip is available at 2.20 odds from 1xbet

🔥 Lastly, I envisage Total Over 8.5 Corners for Flamengo at 1.60 odds from Betway. Deflections, Goalkeeper punts above the bar and even defensive clearances from both sides will most likely concede corner kicks.