Remo vs Flamengo

Round 26 of the Brasileirão pits two teams pulling in opposite directions: Flamengo sit second, just a point off leaders Palmeiras, while Remo are mired in 19th and the relegation zone. For the hosts, this is close to must-win territory at the Mangueirão; for the visitors, it's a chance to keep the title race alive. Flamengo arrive in ferocious form, having brushed aside Botafogo and Mirassol in their last two outings, with Samuel Lino (four goals in five games) and Jorge Carrascal (three goals, four assists) leading the charge. Remo, by contrast, haven't won in seven matches, though there's a boost with striker Jajá, full-back Mayk and midfielder Edson Fernando back in training; only João Lucas remains sidelined. Flamengo will be missing Alex Sandro, Evertton Araújo and Gonzalo Plata, though Pulgar has recovered from injury, and the reverse fixture back in Rio ended 3-0 in Flamengo's favor. Our prediction: 1-3