Flamengo vs Vitoria: Vitoria to win
Flamengo’s 1.9 xG at home meets a 0.6 xG visitor in Vitoria, yet the model still backs the underdog at 10.9% versus a 6.9% market price, revealing a modest value edge.
Flamengo arrive in Rio de Janeiro with a mixed recent run – a loss, two wins and two draws – while Vitoria have managed just one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five league outings. Both sides are missing key players, but the contrast in attacking potency sets up a clear disparity.
Bez's Verdict
Back Vitoria to win at 14.5, exploiting the 4% probability gap between the model (10.9%) and the market (6.9%).
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With Flamengo averaging 1.9 expected goals and Vitoria averaging 0.6, the model gives a 61.6% chance at least one side fails to score, ahead of the 38.4% it gives to both teams scoring.
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Combined expected goals of 2.5 (Flamengo 1.9 + Vitoria 0.6) points to a tighter game, with the model giving Under 2.5 Goals a 54.4% chance against 45.6% for Over.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Flamengo at 68.5%, the draw at 20.6%, and Vitoria at 10.9% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-0 at 15.6% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
The Numbers Behind the Headline
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Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Flamengo
Flamengo’s last five results include a 3-0 home win over Coritiba and a 4-0 away triumph at Chapecoense‑SC, showing they can dominate when firing. However, a 0-3 loss to Palmeiras at home and two 1-1 draws (vs Sao Paulo at home and Internacional away) indicate occasional defensive lapses, which keeps the match open for an upset.
Vitoria
Vitoria’s recent run features a 1-0 home win over Vasco da Gama and a 0-0 away draw with Botafogo, evidencing they can grind out narrow results. Yet three defeats – 1-3 at Santos, 0-2 at Remo, and 0-4 at home to Palmeiras – highlight defensive frailties that could be exploited by a motivated side.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, Flamengo have won four (including an 8-0 thrashing) while Vitoria have only one victory (2-0), suggesting a historical advantage for Flamengo but not eliminating the chance of an upset.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | Vitoria 2-0 Flamengo | Copa Do Brasil |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Flamengo 2-1 Vitoria | Copa Do Brasil |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Vitoria 1-2 Flamengo | Serie A |
| 26 Aug 2025 | Flamengo 8-0 Vitoria | Serie A |
| 6 Apr 2025 | Vitoria 1-2 Flamengo | Serie A |
Team News (Pregame)
Flamengo: Luiz Araujo (Knee Injury), N. de la Cruz (Yellow Cards), Lucas Paqueta (Muscle Injury), G. Plata (Knee Injury)
Vitoria: Anderson (Knee Injury), Caca (Red Card), Camutanga (Broken Leg), Dudu (Back Injury)
Injury records reflect the team news on file heading into this match.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Flamengo vs Vitoria?
Flamengo won 2-0. Our pre-match pick was Vitoria to win.
What was the final score of Flamengo vs Vitoria?
Flamengo 2-0 Vitoria (full time).
When was Flamengo vs Vitoria?
Flamengo played Vitoria on Sun 9 Aug · 23:30 BST in the Brasileirão at TBC.
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See all Brasileirão fixtures →Given the statistical edge and the fact that Vitoria’s recent form shows they are capable of pulling off a surprise, the Vitoria win market offers genuine value despite Flamengo’s superior numbers.
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