Flamengo vs RB Bragantino: Prediction, H2H & Betting Tips

Flamengo secured a 2-1 victory over RB Bragantino in their Serie A encounter on Sunday. Leonardo Jardim's side took control early, overcoming a fifth-minute substitution of Ayrton Lucas to break the deadlock through Guillermo Varela in the 13th minute. That strike gave the hosts a 1-0 lead heading into the break after a competitive first half.

Both teams lined up in matching 4-2-3-1 formations, but Flamengo dominated the ball with 66% possession across the ninety minutes. Their territorial superiority was rewarded again in the 71st minute when Pedro found the net to make it 2-0, just moments before he was substituted alongside Jorge Carrascal.

Vagner Mancini attempted to alter the dynamic for RB Bragantino with several second-half changes, including the half-time introductions of Rodriguinho and Isidro Pitta. The visitors fought back and managed five shots on target from 13 total efforts, eventually cutting the deficit to one when Bruno Henrique scored in the 86th minute.

Flamengo held firm during the closing stages under referee Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima, despite late bookings and stoppage-time substitutions. The triumph continues Flamengo's positive run in this fixture, taking their tally to six wins from the last 14 meetings with RB Bragantino, who remain on four victories in that span.