Flamengo vs Vitoria Predictions

Prediction by The Value Scout — The market makes Flamengo a short-priced favourite (79% implied) — routed to The Value Scout to test whether the price is justified.
Serie ASerie A · Brazil
high confidence
Flamengo

Flamengo

Full Time

2 - 0

AI predicted 3 - 0

Vitoria

Vitoria

🗓️ Sunday, 9 Aug 2026 at 19:30 GMT-3 (venue time) · 22:30 UTC (your time)📍 Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro

Win Probability (1X2)

Flamengo 77%Draw 16%Vitoria 7%

Best Value Pick

BTTS: No

@ 1.67(+29% edge)

Match Result

7.6/10

Flamengo Dominate Vitoria with 2-0 Win at the Maracanã

Flamengo delivered a commanding performance at the Maracanã, dispatching Vitoria 2-0 in a match defined by their attacking intent and midfield control. The hosts set the tone early, with Pedro opening the scoring in the 14th minute, and maintained their grip on proceedings throughout, finishing with 63% possession and 19 shots, 6 of which tested Lucas Arcanjo in the Vitoria goal. Vitoria, meanwhile, struggled to impose themselves, managing just a single shot on target and rarely threatening Agustín Rossi’s goal. Despite Flamengo’s dominance, the match remained in the balance until the 80th minute, when Giorgian de Arrascaeta capped a fine display with the second goal, effectively sealing the three points. Both sides picked up a yellow card apiece, but the contest was largely played in good spirit. Flamengo’s superiority in midfield and attacking areas was evident, while Vitoria’s defensive resilience could only hold for so long under sustained pressure.

🔥 AI Prediction Report

CERTIFIED W

Predicted

3 - 0

⚡

Actual

2 - 0

✅Result
✅BTTS
❌O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results1/1 hit

btts — no@ 1.66
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Key Moments

14' — Goal

Pedro finishes clinically to give Flamengo an early lead after sustained pressure.

45' — Yellow Card

Erick Pulgar (Flamengo) cautioned for a tactical foul, highlighting Flamengo's aggressive pressing.

53' — Yellow Card

Emanuel Martínez (Vitoria) booked for a late challenge as Vitoria tried to disrupt Flamengo's rhythm.

80' — Goal

Giorgian de Arrascaeta doubles Flamengo’s lead, finishing off a flowing move to seal the win.

Flamengo

Flamengo

8.2/10

Flamengo were in control from start to finish, dictating the tempo with their 4-2-3-1 formation and dominating possession. Their midfield, marshaled by Erick Pulgar and Jorginho, ensured a steady supply of chances for the attacking quartet, with Pedro and de Arrascaeta particularly influential. The hosts were relentless going forward, registering 19 shots and forcing 6 saves from the Vitoria goalkeeper. Defensively, they were rarely troubled, comfortably dealing with Vitoria’s sporadic attacks.

Key Players

Pedro: Opened the scoring in the 14th minute, leading the line with authority.
Giorgian de Arrascaeta: Scored Flamengo’s second goal in the 80th minute and orchestrated play from midfield.
Erick Pulgar: Controlled the midfield, breaking up play and initiating attacks.

Strengths

Dominant possessionCreative midfield playEffective attacking combinationsSolid defensive organization

Weaknesses

Could have been more clinical in front of goalOccasional lapses in concentration leading to unnecessary fouls
Vitoria

Vitoria

5.2/10

Vitoria struggled to get a foothold in the match, with their 4-2-3-1 formation unable to stem Flamengo’s attacking tide. The visitors spent much of the game on the back foot, limited to just 7 shots and only one on target. While their defensive line, led by Emanuel Brítez and Caique Gonçalves, worked tirelessly, the midfield was often overrun, and attacking opportunities were few and far between. Vitoria’s lone corner of the match underscored their lack of offensive threat.

Key Players

Lucas Arcanjo: Made several important saves to keep the score respectable.
Emanuel Brítez: Battled bravely in central defense under constant pressure.

Strengths

Resilient defending under pressureGoalkeeper performed well despite the result

Weaknesses

Lack of attacking threatUnable to retain possessionMidfield overrunFew chances created

Tactical Analysis

Both sides lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, but Flamengo’s superior technical quality and midfield cohesion allowed them to dictate play. The double pivot of Pulgar and Jorginho provided a solid base, freeing de Arrascaeta and Carrascal to create between the lines. Flamengo’s fullbacks, especially Ayrton Lucas, provided width and overlapped effectively, stretching Vitoria’s defense. Vitoria, meanwhile, sat deep and tried to absorb pressure, but their inability to transition quickly or maintain possession meant their attacking players were isolated. Set pieces offered little relief for Vitoria, who managed only one corner all match, while Flamengo’s 8 corners reflected their territorial dominance.

Turning Point

De Arrascaeta’s goal in the 80th minute, which ended Vitoria’s hopes of a late comeback and cemented Flamengo’s control.

Man of the Match

Giorgian de Arrascaeta

Pulled the strings in midfield, capped with a decisive second goal and constant creative influence.

Flamengo vs Vitoria: Match Preview

Flamengo enter this fixture sitting second in Serie A, unbeaten in their last five competitive matches and with a home record (5W, 3D, 1L) that underpins their title challenge. Vitoria, by contrast, are 13th and arrive on the back of two straight defeats, including a heavy 0-4 home loss to Palmeiras. The gulf in form is stark: Flamengo have scored 12 in their last five, while Vitoria have managed just three—and none in their last two outings.

The matchup tilts heavily towards the hosts on almost every key metric. Flamengo's attack is averaging 2.4 goals and 8.4 shots per game over the last five, while Vitoria's defence has shipped 1.4 per game in the same span and has conceded 24 in 11 away matches all season. Vitoria's away attack is the league's bluntest, failing to score in three of their last five and averaging just 0.6 goals per game in that stretch. Set pieces offer little hope for the visitors, as Flamengo concede just 2.2 corners per game recently, while Vitoria's own corner output (4.2) is unlikely to tilt the balance.

The model expects Flamengo to control proceedings from the outset, with a strong likelihood of an early breakthrough (63% chance of a goal before 30 minutes) and a 77% probability that at least one side fails to score. The most plausible scenario is Flamengo building a first-half lead and extending it after the break, with Vitoria's away frailty and lack of attacking punch making an upset highly improbable unless Flamengo underperform or suffer a major lapse in discipline.

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Flamengo vs Vitoria

The market has Flamengo as overwhelming favourites, but the real value lies in the 'both teams to score: no' market, where the model's 77% probability is significantly higher than the 60% implied by the 1.67 odds. Outright win and draw odds are broadly in line with model probabilities, offering little value. Bettors looking for an edge should focus on Vitoria's attacking struggles and Flamengo's defensive record.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Flamengo Win1.2577.0%-3.0%
Draw5.7516.0%-1.4%
Vitoria Win13.007.0%-0.7%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.5value1.6265.0%+3.3%
Under 2.52.2535.0%-9.4%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes2.1023.0%-24.6%
Novalue1.6777.0%+17.1%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 @ 1.62EV +0.053
Both Teams Score: No @ 1.67EV +0.286

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Flamengo vs Vitoria Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
77%
16%
Flamengo 77%Draw 16%Vitoria 7%
Both Teams to Score
23%
77%
Yes 23%No 77%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
65%
35%
Over 2.5 65%Under 2.5 35%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
51%
49%
Over 9.5 51%Under 9.5 49%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Flamengo vs Vitoria that most previews miss.

  • 1Vitoria have not won away all season (0W, 4D, 7L), conceding 24 goals in 11 away matches.
  • 2Flamengo have scored at least twice in 7 of their last 10 home meetings with Vitoria, including an 8-0 win in 2025.
  • 3Both teams have scored in only 1 of Vitoria's last 5 matches, and Vitoria have failed to score in 3 of those.

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Flamengo2.60

Expected goals · model says 2.60

Vitoria0.75

Expected goals · model says 0.75

Win Probability
Flamengo 77% Draw 15% Vitoria 9%

Over 2.5 Goals

65%

BTTS: Yes

49%

Likely Scores

2-0 · 3-0 · 1-0

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The Case For This Flamengo vs Vitoria Prediction

Bookmakers have priced Flamengo as overwhelming favourites, but the data actually supports such a stance: Flamengo's attacking metrics and home record are elite, while Vitoria's away form is among the worst in Serie A. The odds on both teams to score 'no' look particularly generous given Vitoria's bluntness on the road and Flamengo's defensive consistency at home.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Vitoria have failed to score in 3 of their last 5 matches and average just 0.6 goals per game over that stretch.

Defence

  • →Vitoria have failed to win any of their 11 away league games this season, scoring only 7 and conceding 24.

Match Context

  • →Flamengo average 1.89 goals per home game and have lost just once in 9 home league matches.

🚩 Flamengo vs Vitoria Corners Prediction

low confidence
9.8expected total corners
Over 51%
Under 49%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5.6 corners for Flamengo and 4.2 for Vitoria, for an expected total of 9.8. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (51%). Over 8.5: 64% · Over 10.5: 39%.

More corners tips:Over 9.5 →Under 9.5 →

How Flamengo and Vitoria Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Flamengo vs Vitoria Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

FlamengoFlamengolast 5 matches
PedroXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

Bruno Henriquesub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Lorransub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Erick PulgarXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Samuel LinoXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Leo PereiraXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

VitoriaVitorialast 5 matches
ReneXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

ErickXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Marinhosub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Flamengo are on a five-match unbeaten run, including a 4-0 away win at Chapecoense and back-to-back league draws against Internacional and Sao Paulo. Vitoria, meanwhile, have lost their last two, failing to score in both and conceding six goals in the process. The contrast in momentum is stark, with Flamengo's attack firing and Vitoria's confidence clearly shaken.

Flamengo vs Vitoria — Last 10 Matches

FlamengoFlamengoLast 10 results
W2-0
D1-1
D1-1
W4-0
W3-0
L0-3
D1-1
W1-0
D2-2
W4-0
Wvs Vitoria2-0
D@ Internacional1-1
Dvs Sao Paulo1-1
W@ Chapecoense-sc4-0
Wvs Coritiba3-0
Lvs Palmeiras0-3
D@ Atletico Paranaense1-1
W@ Gremio1-0
Dvs Vasco DA Gama2-2
W@ Atletico-MG4-0

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack — 2.4 goals/game (last 5)
VitoriaVitoriaLast 10 results
L0-2
L0-4
L0-2
D0-0
W1-0
L1-3
W2-0
L0-2
D2-2
W4-1
L@ Flamengo0-2
Lvs Palmeiras0-4
L@ Remo0-2
D@ Botafogo0-0
Wvs Vasco DA Gama1-0
L@ Santos1-3
Wvs Internacional2-0
L@ RB Bragantino0-2
D@ Fluminense2-2
Wvs Coritiba4-1

Concerns

  • −4/5 losses in last 5 — poor form
  • −Leaky defence — 2.0 conceded/game

What History Says: Flamengo vs Vitoria

Flamengo have dominated the recent head-to-head, winning 7 of the last 10 meetings and scoring heavily at home—most notably in the 8-0 rout in 2025. Vitoria's only win in this span came in the Copa do Brasil, but in league play, Flamengo's superiority is clear, with the last three Serie A encounters all going their way.

Flamengo vs Vitoria Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

7

Flamengo wins

2

Draws

1

Vitoria wins

70%20% draws10%
9 Aug 26Flamengo vs Vitoria2-0
15 May 26Vitoria vs Flamengo2-0
23 Apr 26Flamengo vs Vitoria2-1
11 Feb 26Vitoria vs Flamengo1-2
26 Aug 25Flamengo vs Vitoria8-0
6 Apr 25Vitoria vs Flamengo1-2

Things to Watch: Flamengo vs Vitoria

  • ⚠️If Flamengo rotate heavily or lose early focus, Vitoria could exploit set pieces or counterattacks.
  • ⚠️A red card or early goal for Vitoria could destabilise the expected game flow.
  • ⚠️No major injuries reported, but late lineup changes could affect attacking output.

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Final Verdict

Flamengo 3–0 Vitoria

The model projects a 3-0 Flamengo win, anchored by Vitoria's abysmal away record and recent attacking impotence. The strongest data point is Vitoria's 0.6 goals per game over their last five, paired with zero away wins all season. The main risk is Flamengo easing off after an early lead or rotating their squad, but on the balance of recent form and underlying numbers, a home win to nil is the most plausible outcome.

Flamengo vs Vitoria: Common Questions

Who will win Flamengo vs Vitoria?

Flamengo are strong favourites with a 77% probability of victory, reflecting their formidable home record and Vitoria's winless away campaign. Vitoria's chances are just 7%, with the draw at 16%.

Will both teams score in Flamengo vs Vitoria?

The model gives a 77% probability that at least one team fails to score, with Vitoria failing to net in 3 of their last 5 and Flamengo keeping 40% clean sheets at home. Odds of 1.67 on 'no' suggest significant value.

Is there value in backing Flamengo at the current odds?

At 1.27, Flamengo's win odds reflect their dominance, but the model's 77% win probability translates to fair odds of 1.30, so there's little edge backing the hosts outright. The best value is found in 'both teams to score: no', where the model's 77% probability is well above the 60% implied by the odds.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Flamengo vs Vitoria: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Value Scout, the market-facing profile — hunts the gap between price and probability. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 2 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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