Flamengo vs Cuiaba predictions, preview, team news, H2H | Brasileiro Serie A 2021-22

Serie A Brasileiro continues this week and Flamengo will host Cuiaba at the Estadio do Maracana on Wednesday.

Flamengo started life under new boss Dorival Junior on the wrong foot as they lost 3-1 to Internacional on Sunday. They found themselves two goals down at half-time, with Andreas Pereira’s second-half goal not catching up Mengão for a comeback before their opponent scored the third goal.

The hosts sit 16th in the league table with just 12 points from 11 matches. They could return to the top half of the table with a win on Wednesday and will look to do just that.

Like their hosts, Cuiaba have also struggled in the league this season, with Toni Oliveira coming on to replace Luiz Fernando Lubel at the helm. The Portuguese coach’s first game saw Cuiaba play an impressive 1-1 draw against Red Bull Bragantino.

The visitors sit 18th in the league standings, on the same points as the hosts but on a smaller goal difference. They will be looking to get back to winning ways when they play this week.

Head-to-Head Flamengo vs Cuiaba

There were only two meetings between the two sides. Both matches took place last season following Cuiaba’s return to the top division, with Mengão won the first game 2-0 and played a goalless draw in the other games.

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Team News Flamengo vs Cuiaba

Flamengo

Santos, Matheus Franca and Fabrício Bruno are all set to miss the game through injury. Marinho has been suspended for accumulated yellow cards and will be out as well.

Uruguay international Giorgian De Arrascaeta has returned from international duty and should start here.

Wounded: Santos, Matheus Franca, Fabrício Bruno

Doubtful: There isn’t any

Depends: Marinho

Cuiaba

The visitors boast an almost clean bill of health ahead of their midweek clash. Pepe, who was out injured last time out, was head coach Toni Oliveira’s only concern.

Wounded: There isn’t any

Doubtful: Pele

Depends: There isn’t any

Flamengo vs Cuiaba XI Prediction

Flamengo Predicted XI (4-3-3): Diego Alves; Matheuzinho, Rodrigo Caio, David Luiz, Felipe Luis; Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Willian Arao, Andreas Pereira; Bruno Henrique, Everton Ribeiro, Gabriel Barbosa

Cuiaba Prediction XI (4-2-3-1): Walters; João Lucas, Marllon, Alan Empereur, Uendel; Marcão Silva, Camilo; Alesson, Valdivia, Felipe Marques; Andre

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Flamengo vs Cuiaba Prediction

Flamengo have suffered losses in their last three matches, losing three competitive matches in a row for the first time since 2015. However, they have lost just one of their last five home games and will look to capitalize on their home advantage this week.

Cuiaba have won just one of their last six matches in all competitions and eight in the league. The hosts are the stronger team ahead of Wednesday’s game and should be top of the list.

Prediction: Flamengo 2-1 Cuiaba