Last Updated on July 19, 2023 1:49 pm by Erwin Noguera
The emotions of the Brasileirão continue, and the teams are set to fight for the three points on matchday 16 of the season.
For now, we have Botafogo continuing their impressive level of play, and it seems no team can stop them, as they are currently 12 points ahead of their closest pursuers, Flamengo. On the other hand, there is only a three-point difference between second and seventh place in the table, so this matchday 16 could be very important for all the clubs in the upper middle.
However, the rest of the standings remain very tight, as the difference between the teams is still extremely minimal, so every matchday and every point is fundamental for the aspirations of all Brazilian clubs.
Now, in this matchday 16 of the Brasileirão, we will have the game between Flamengo and America-MG. These two teams live in completely different situations, but their common goal is to take the three points at all cost.
When:
Saturday, July 22 at 03:00 PM ET at Estadio Maracanã
Moneyline odds:
America-MG +640
Flamengo -277
Draw Offs:
+380
Where to watch?
Paramount +, ViX, Premiere, and Star+
Why Bet on the America-MG?
Currently, America-MG is the worst team in this 2023 Brasileirão season, as in 14 matches played, they have a terrible record of 2 wins, 3 draws, and 9 defeats. In addition, they have conceded 32 goals so far in the tournament; that is, they are conceding an average of more than two goals per game, something they urgently need to change if they want to get out of the last place in the standings.
On the other hand, it is worth noting that the team has a streak of five consecutive matches without a win, in which they have accumulated three defeats and two draws. The last result was a difficult 1-3 away defeat against Coritiba.
Why Bet on the Flamengo?
On the other hand, we have Flamengo, a team that came into this 2023 Brasileirão season demonstrating impressive play. As a result, they are currently in second place in the overall standings, with a record of 8 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses.
However, it is worth mentioning that the Fla comes into this matchday after drawing their last two games played. Therefore, the gap between them (2nd place) and Botafogo is currently 12 points, which is undoubtedly difficult to close.
On the other hand, it is also fair to point out that the Rio de Janeiro side is the highest-scoring team in the tournament with 27 goals, which indicates that the team’s recent problems are due to its defense.
The Mengão come into this match on the back of a 0-0 draw against Fluminense in the last round of the Brasileirão.
Final Betting Analysis: America-MG vs Flamengo
In the last 13 matches between these two teams, Famengo has dominated the series with nine wins. On the other hand, America has managed to win only once, while three matches have ended in a draw.
At MyBookie.ag, there is a Moneyline that favors Flamengo at -277, while America-MG starts at +640.
There is no doubt that the table is set for Flamengo to get out of their bad moment and return to winning ways. That is why our prediction for this match is a 3-0 victory for them.
Look for a straight win on the Moneyline Flamengo. If you put $100 on Flamengo at -277, you’ll see a $36.10 win with a total payout of $136.10.
America-MG vs. Flamengo Betting Pick: Flamengo
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