Flamengo e Fluminense se enfrentam neste domingo (20), às 19h30 (de Brasília), no Maracanã, pela 15ª rodada do Campeonato Brasileiro Betano . E se depender das projeções da imprensa, o clássico promete equilíbrio — but with a slight advantage for the rubro-negro side. Jota Erre/AGIF Press dismisses Fluminense's victory against Flamengo. Photo: Jota Erre/AGIF Flamengo profits from the millionaire sale of Richard Ríos to Benfica De La Cruz influences and Flamengo prepares for a new signing In a compilation of predictions released by the website, no journalist bet on Fluminense's victory . There were six predictions of a draw and two believing in Flamengo's victory , indicating a scenario of distrust regarding the Tricolor, even with the balanced rivalry in recent years.

How are the teams coming into the classic? Flamengo takes the field under pressure after losing to Santos and seeks to regain the lead in the Brasileirão. Coach Filipe Luís will be without Bruno Henrique, suspended, but will have Pedro's return among those listed. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT See also Flamengo bets on the talent of Giorgian De Arrascaeta to win the classic against Fluminense Meanwhile, Fluminense is still trying to regroup after the break for the Club World Cup. The team lost to Cruzeiro 2-0 at the Maracanã and now deals with the departure of Colombian Arias to Wolverhampton. The tricolor's hope lies in the return of John Kennedy, who is expected to make his debut in this new spell after playing for Pachuca in Mexico.

The Rio de Janeiro derby puts more than three points at stake: it is also a battle for morale at a decisive moment of the season. And although the media's favoritism leans towards the rubro-negro side, the ball promises to tell a different story at Maracanã. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT General history of the confrontation In total, there were 455 games between Flamengo and Fluminense, with an advantage for the Rubro-negro , which has 166 victories. While the Tricolor won 142 games and there were also 147 draws. Most of the matches between the teams took place in the State Championship , a competition in which Flamengo and Fluminense are the biggest winners . In fact, this year, they once again decided the Cariocão, with Rubro-negro coming out on top.