Fluminense vs Flamengo Prediction: Who will win the Fla-Flu?

Fluminense vs Flamengo: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on November 20, 2025

Fluminense and Flamengo will meet for the most famous derby in Rio de Janeiro. Fluminense is fighting for a place in the Copa Libertadores, while Flamengo is in top spot, three points ahead of Palmeiras.

Fluminense: Form and statistics

Fluminense drew 0-0 away to Cruzeiro in the previous round. It was, without doubt, an excellent result for Luís Zubeldía's team. The Cariocas remain seventh in the table with 51 points, occupying the last spot that guarantees a ticket to the Copa Libertadores qualifying round. To enter the group stage directly, Fluminense needs to finish the league in the top five. Bahia is currently fifth with 53 points, so Fluminense still has a good chance of reaching that position. Despite the goalless draw, spectators at the Mineirão stadium watched an exciting game with scoring opportunities for both sides. Fluminense was very lucky with a header from Kaiki in the first half. The ball hit the post, then goalkeeper Fábio saved it on the line, and the ball hit the post again, returning to the goalkeeper's hands. However, luck was on Cruzeiro's side when Hércules hit the crossbar. After facing rival Flamengo, Fluminense will play Palmeiras away from home this weekend, and so it will be a tough few days for the Tricolor.

Fluminense: Lineup

Midfielder Martinelli is back after being suspended. Ganso has recovered from injury.

🔖Fluminense starting lineup (4-3-3)

Fábio – Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Freytes, Renê –Martinelli, Hércules, Acosta – Serna, Canobbio, Everaldo

⛔️Out: Cano, Manoel (injured)

👤Head Coach: Luis Zubeldía

Flamengo: Form and statistics

Flamengo beat bottom-placed Sport 5-1 away from home and now leads the Série A, three points ahead of Palmeiras, which lost its last game. The match played at the Arena Pernambuco had controversial refereeing, as Sport Recife was reduced to nine players in the 42nd minute. Sport surprisingly opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Pablo, and Flamengo struggled after the goal. The second yellow card shown to Matheus Alexandre in the 37th minute made the task easier for the Rio de Janeiro side, and four minutes later, Luis Araújo equalized with a beautiful long-range shot. In the following minute, Ramon also received his second yellow card, and from then on, the game was over. In the second half, Flamengo scored four more goals. Juninho, Bruno Henrique, Ayrton Lucas, and Douglas Telles were the scorers. Palmeiras' defeat to Santos undoubtedly gave the Flamengo players more confidence for the derby.

Flamengo: Lineup

Several players have been on international duty, and their presence in the derby is uncertain. Jorginho, Léo Ortiz, and De la Cruz are recovering from injuries and are doubtful for the game.

🔖Flamengo starting lineup (4-3-3)

Rossi – Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas – Pulgar, Saúl, Jorginho – Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino, Bruno Henrique

⛔️Out: Pedro, Allan (injured)

👤Head Coach: Filipe Luís

Fluminense vs Flamengo: Head-to-head statistics

The Fla-Flu is always a highly anticipated match, as the rivalry between these two clubs is legendary. Flamengo has the upper hand in the old derby. In the 387 times the teams have met, Flamengo has won 142 games while Fluminense has won 120. On 125 occasions, the Fla-Flu has ended in a draw. This season, the two clubs have met four times, and Fluminense has failed to win a game.

Fluminense vs Flamengo: Betting tips & Odds

• The BTTS-YES bet has won three times in Flamengo's last four matches. You can bet on both teams to score (BTTS-YES) for 2.00 at Betway;
• The TU 2.5 bet has won seven times in Fluminense's last seven matches. You can bet on a game with less than three goals scored (TU 2.5) for 1.59 at 1xBet;
• Fluminense has won its last six home matches. You can bet on Fluminense to win for 3.96 at 1xBet.

Fluminense vs Flamengo match prediction 20 November 2025

There are no favorites in a Brazilian classic like this, even though Flamengo is currently superior. Fluminense has won its last six home games and is currently in good form. Flamengo leads the league by three points, so a draw could be a decent result, as Filipe Luís' team will remain at the top if it picks up another point. In the four times the teams have met this season, Flamengo has won twice, and the other two matches ended in draws. It is precisely a draw that I am leaning towards.

Our match prediction: Draw for 3.21 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS-Yes for 2.00 at Betway.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 1-1 for 6.00 at Bet365.