Oh, ho! What do we have here? All roads lead to the "Derby of the Millions" showdown between Flamengo and Vasco, ladies and gents. Now, let's get something straight, stats are like pajamas, they reveal a lot but they're also good at covering things up.
In the net for Vasco, we have Léo Jardim standing tall with a 7.57 rating and 14 saves. And when it comes to Flamengo, Agustín Rossi is no slouch either, coming in hot with a 7.00 rating and having stopped 8 shots.
Like a triple-layered lasagna, Vasco has layers of talent including Pablo Vegetti, with a 7.35 rating, a pocket full of goals and a barrage of shots on goal. On the other side of the coin, we can't forget about João Victor, who's been on his A-game with a 7.27 rating and a slew of accurate passes.
For Flamengo, Luiz Araújo has been a sight for sore eyes with a 7.70 rating. And well, conventions be darned, Michael with his 7.10 rating brings more to the party, creating a potent mix of grit and skill with Pedro.
Past encounters saw Flamengo tangoing their way to multiple victories over Vasco, and let's be honest, that's a tale that could write itself again. Looking at the Regular season records, it's pretty clear Flamengo knows their away around a football field.
Despite recent hiccups, Flamengo has had their share of triumphs contrasted with Vasco pulling out a solid string of victories with the exception of a draw against Criciúma.
Now, you didn't hear it from me, but if you're betting on this game, you might want to lean heavier on Flamengo's side. Sure, Vasco's got some wind in their sails, but Flamengo's track record against them is more impressive than a peacock at a penguin party.
Albert’s Prediction: Flamengo by 1