Flamengo seeks to touch the G4 and bet on a good record against Corinthians

This Sunday (21), Flamengo and Corinthians duel for the seventh round of the Brazilian Championship. With a favorable retrospect and acting with the support of its fans, Rubro-Negro clings to a historic advantage to seek a victory in the Classic of Nations, reach the third consecutive victory in the competition and touch the G4.

In the entire history of the confrontation, Flamengo and Corinthians faced each other 116 times. Of these games, 50 were won by Rubro-Negro, 43 by Alvinegro, and 23 ended in a draw. For the Brazilian Championship alone, there were 73 matches, with 29 wins for Fla, 26 for the São Paulo team and 18 draws.

In addition to winning more matches, Flamengo also stands out in terms of goal difference. In all 116 games between the clubs, Rubro-Negro scored 174 goals for Corinthians. On the other hand, the team from Rio conceded 154 goals.

Flamengo x Corinthians in the history of the Brasileirão:

73 games

29 wins for Flamengo

26 Corinthians wins

18 draws

Despite the general retrospect being favorable to Flamengo, the last two games between Rio and São Paulo, valid for the Brazilian Championship, ended with victory for Corinthians. In the match played in the first round of the 2022 competition, the São Paulo team won 1-0, playing at home. On the way back, Alvinegro beat Fla 2-1 at Maracanã.

Last season also reserved decisive duels between the teams, which met in the Copa do Brasil and Libertadores. In the national knockout stage, draws at Neo Química Arena and Maracanã took the competition title decision to penalties. Better for Rubro-Negro, who lifted the trophy for the fourth time in its history. In the continental tournament, the duel was in the quarterfinals. Flamengo won both on the first leg and on the way back and headed towards the third championship of America.

With an eye on the general favorable history and in search of the affirmation of its rise in the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo will have the support of a crowded Maracanã to seek victory over Corinthians. The match will be played this Sunday (21), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.