Flamengo welcomes the Fortaleza team tonight at Maracana, hoping to continue the winning streak, while the guests will try to win at least one point and escape from the bottom of the table. Flamengo did not have the start of the season as everyone expected, the team that fought with Atletico MG for the title until the very end of the championship last season is now only on the 10th place in the table. Admittedly, they have only one defeat in their last 10 games, a bit unexpected from Botafogo at home 1-0 but after that defeat they managed to tie a couple of wins. Flamengo beat Fluminense in the big derby of Brazilian football 2-1 but again did not delight with their release. It is certain that due to the change of coach, Renato Gaucho left the bench and I must admit that I am a little surprised by such a decision of the club. Paulo Sousa has changed the style of play and it has certainly affected the team, it will take time for the players to get used to the new philosophy of the game.

The guests, who played very well last season, started this season disastrously and are in the last place on the table. This is probably due to the fact that they play two competitions and do not have the big roster needed for matches every three days. Fortaleza will have important absences for this Sunday's duel. He lost holders like Lucas Lima and Felipe. Urgently in need of victory, coach Vojvoda must send the best he has to the field.Flamengo is far better team than Fortaleza, they are on good run of the results and should win in front of their fans, (60 000 people is expected) , and expect win 2-1 or 2-0. Asian handicap -1.5 is a little bit risky so i will go with just home win here.

My prediction;

Outcome: Flamengo to win