Sport Recife vs Flamengo
Brazilian Serie A
Date: Sunday, 18 November 2018
Kick-Off at 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
Venue: Estadio Adelmar da Costa Carvalho (Recife).
In less than 9 hours, on Friday, Sport Recife offered extra than 17,000 tickets for their home game in opposition to Flamengo, and 30 hours earlier than kick-off there was little doubt the stadium could be complete to the brim by means of kick-off time. Sport drew with Vitória at domestic midweek, a huge possibility neglected to go away a direct rival five points in the back of them. “Direct rival” in Sport’s warfare to avoid relegation. They are on 38 points, right above the relegation line. Milton Mendes told journalists on Friday that this is not a “very last”, there are three more video games after this one, but deep down he ought to recognize that is a big sport, tons more defining than what he desired to confess in public. Sport’s next match is at Chapecoense, any other direct rival. Then, they’ll be journeying Sao Paulo, and at the last day of the season they will be website hosting Santos, who may also still be in with a risk to finish in the top-6 and play inside the Copa Libertadores next season. Attackers Rogério and Morato, in addition to midfielder Nonoca are out, all 3 injured.
It changed into interesting seeing who… gave Flamengo those three factors midweek, of their 1-0 victory over Santos, at domestic. Their intention was scored through Henrique Dourado inside the 73rd minute. He signed for them from town rivals Fluminense after the give up of remaining season, of which he changed into the top scorer. It’s… outstanding that regardless of being despatched to the bench right away, he by no means created a unmarried problem, and whenever he was sent it, 9 out of 10 instances rather, he definitely gave his all, despite having the gang at Maracana commonly disapproving his presence at the pitch, in general due to his Fluminense beyond. On Thursday, he scored a remarkable important purpose. Then, inside the 89th minute, goalkeeper César denied Gabigol from the penalty spot, keeping a smooth sheet. It was his quality sport for the reason that day he became Fla’s number one, after Diego Alves was left apart by means of Dorival Júnior. Pará, Rodinei and Diego are out because of cards. Flamengo are 1/3 inside the table, seven points behind leaders Palmeiras.
Team News
Sport Recife
Sander is getting near a go back after missing the final couple of fits.
That comes at a terrific time, due to the fact Raul Prata is suspended this weekend.
Goalkeeper Mailson is coming under scrutiny after nearly gifting Vitória a intention in midweek.
Flamengo
It's three in, 3 out for Flamengo this weekend.
Lucas Paquetá, Willian Arão and Renê are all to be had again after suspension.
But Pará, Rodinei and Diego all pass over out after yellow cards in midweek.
PREDICTION
Sport Recife hosted relegation candidates Vitoria in round 34 and couldn’t avoid their second goalless attract a row. Both groups had excellent possibilities but each goalkeepers additionally produced terrific shows and stored their smooth sheets intact. Sport Recife are unbeaten of their remaining 5 league video games now with three wins and attracts, however they may be nonetheless dangerously close to the drop sector with best one point keeping apart them from the bottom 4.
Flamengo welcomed Santos at their very own stadium in midweek and gained 1-zero. They entered the league recreation with a frustrating three-match winless run, which has almost left them out of the name race, however their purpose now's to keep a top four spot. However, they'll be keen to emulate a few outstanding current away effects right here, having overwhelmed Parana 4-zero and Corinthians 3-zero on the road final month.
Sport Recife have by no means managed to extend an unbeaten document for greater than five league games this season and I think they might be forced to end this inspiring run against Flamengo here. Even although they have got no longer lost any in their current league games, Sport Recife have simplest drawn their remaining two whilst failing to attain, so it appears their momentum has long past. Furthermore, the site visitors are in desperate want to bounce back and Sport Recife will play without their major defender, Raul Prata. I’m confident in an away win.
Sport Recife vs Flamengo: Head-to-head
Urubu lead the face to face tie through 7 wins entering their 22nd come upon with Sport Recife.
They eased past Leao da Ilha in ultimate two conferences netting six dreams within the technique (2-0 and 4-1, however both at domestic).
Sport did choose up directly easy sheet wins in beyond domestic fits against Flamengo.
Sport Recife vs Flamengo: Bet Tips
Sport Recife or Draw @ 1.80 (4/7)
Under 2.5 dreams FT @ 1.Sixty five (thirteen/20).