Henrique and Caio have injuries and will miss out here. Christian, Marcelo and Marlos miss out due to injury.
Flamengo have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 5 home matches (Brasileirão). Flamengo have won their last 5 matches (Brasileirão). Flamengo have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 home matches (Brasileirão). Athletico Paranaense have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 away matches (Brasileirão). Athletico Paranaense are undefeated in their last 5 matches against Flamengo in all competitions.
The superb form for Flamengo continued over the last week. First, they enjoyed a 2-0 win away from home against Sao Paulo, before a 1-0 victory at home in the Copa Libertadores quarter-final over Corinthians on Tuesday, as they completed a 3-0 aggregate win to send them into the semi-finals. The Rubro Negro have won eight of their last nine matches in all competitions. After a tough start that saw them hovering around the bottom four, they now sit in fifth place, nine points adrift of league leaders Palmeiras. Athletico Paranaense have had a promising week too. First, they enjoyed a 3-2 victory over champions Atletico Mineiro, which saw a brace from 17-year-old Vitor Roque. Then, in the Copa Libertadores, the wonderkid would once again make the headlines, as his stoppage-time header sent Athletico into the Libertadores semi finals as they ran out 1-0 winners over Estudiantes of Argentina. They will be hoping to put an end to Flamengo's impressive winning run here. 2:0
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