Our Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama Prediction: 2-1
Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama in the Brazil Campeonato Carioca is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 22, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
Our prediction comes from detailed stats and betting data — scroll down for team performance trends and recent form insights.
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Recent Form Insights
Flamengo's Last Match – Volta Redonda vs Flamengo
Flamengo will look to get back on track following a 0-3 Brazil Campeonato Carioca loss against Volta Redonda on January 18. In that match, Flamengo recorded 43% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Volta Redonda | 57% | 0 (7) | 2.17 | 47 |
 Flamengo | 43% | 0 (2) | 0.11 | 24 |
Vasco da Gama's Last Match – Vasco da Gama vs Nova Iguacu
Vasco da Gama will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 Brazil Campeonato Carioca stalemate against Nova Iguacu on January 18. In that match, Vasco da Gama had 63% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vasco da Gama | 63% | 0 (3) | 0.2 | 54 |
 Nova Iguacu | 37% | 0 (4) | 0.77 | 16 |
Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama Stats
Key Stats
| Flamengo | Vasco da Gama | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.58 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Flamengo are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Vasco da Gama average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Flamengo 13-12
Vasco da Gama 12-15
What are the odds for this match?
Flamengo to win: @1.533
Draw: @3.6
Vasco da Gama to win: @6
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