Flamengo Aims to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Atlético Mineiro in Brasileiro Serie A

Flamengo is set to face Atlético Mineiro in a crucial Brasileiro Serie A match on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the iconic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro. This encounter comes just days after Flamengo secured the Copa do Brasil title with a 4-1 aggregate victory over the same opponents.

Under the guidance of new manager Filipe Luis, who recently led Flamengo to the Copa do Brasil trophy, the team is looking to maintain their momentum. Flamengo is currently fifth in the Brasileiro Serie A standings and aims to close the 11-point gap to table-toppers Botafogo with only six rounds remaining.

Atlético Mineiro, on the other hand, is experiencing a tough period, having gone five games without a win, including four losses. The team has struggled with scoring, failing to find the back of the net in three of their last four outings. Key players Hulk and Paulinho may return to the starting lineup despite recent minor injuries, but the team will be without Guilherme Arana and Eduardo Vargas due to international duties.

The head-to-head statistics between the two teams are closely matched, with each side winning 13 times and three matches ending in a draw in their last 29 meetings. However, Flamengo’s recent form and the momentum from their Copa do Brasil victory make them favorites for this match.

The match is expected to be a tightly contested affair, with both teams facing issues in the final third. Flamengo’s home advantage at the Maracanã could prove decisive, given their recent successes under Filipe Luis’s management.