After going four league matches without a win, which included a defeat to rivals Fluminense, Flamengo returned to winning ways on Saturday with a dominant 4-1 victory over Bragantino at home. The Rubro-Negro were ruthless and will be hoping for a similar display here. Internacional are unbeaten in their last eight matches with six wins and two draws to their name. Last time out, they put in a decent display to see off Santos 1-0 at home thanks to a first half goal from Carlos de Pena. Inter currently sit in second place. In the meeting earlier on in the season, a brace from Wanderson helped Inter to a 3-1 victory. 2:1
Flamengo have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 6 matches against Internacional in all competitions. Internacional have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 8 matches (Brasileirão). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Flamengo's last 6 home games (Brasileirão). Internacional are undefeated in their last 8 matches (Brasileirão).
Joao Gomes returns. Pedro's five minute hat-trick last time out was the second fastest in the Brasileirão in the last 10 years. Gabriel picked up a knee injury last time out and will be out of action for eight months. Mercado returns from a ban.