'Tis a fine day for another Brasileiro Série A debacle! Let's chew the fat over Flamengo and Vitória, shall we?
Between the sticks for Flamengo, we've got Agustín Rossi. Now, his 6.50 rating and a grand total of 0 saves might as well be written in invisible ink. Let's just say, he hasn't exactly been the Gandalf to opposing teams shouting 'you shall not pass!'.
But then, there’s Vitória's guardian of the net, Gabriel Vasconcelos. Holds a 6.40 rating and has indeed managed to put his gloves to some use with 2 saves. Not exactly a towering palisade, but hey, beats the goose egg on the other side.
Flipping the page to Flamengo's midfield, we have Léo Pereira with a 7.70 rating, a goal to his name, and 95.1% accurate pass completion. Erick Pulgar isn’t far behind, flaunting a 7.50 rating. And let's not leave out Bruno Henrique, who despite his abysmal 56.3% accurate pass percentage, still ranks high with his 7.40 rating.
On the other hand, Vitória's top dogs have been trying to keep their heads above water. Jamerson with a 7.30 rating and 2 shots, and Claudinho matching that rating but with a better passing accuracy at 82.9%.
Now, let's stroll down memory lane - Flamengo brandished their flare twice in the 2024 encounters, but also had to swallow the humble pie of a draw in their last meeting. The last time these two locked horns, two points apiece were on offer, and neither team felt particularly greedy. Flamengo's been sharing the wealth lately, while Vitória is still smarting from their recent loss to Juventude.
Now, drumroll, please...
Albert’s Prediction: Flamengo by 1