Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2026

Série A Betting Preview: Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama

Flamengo take on Vasco da Gama at Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 3 May.

Backing Flamengo -1 on the Asian Handicap means the insurance of money back if they beat Vasco da Gama by a single goal. However, there’s a nice return at odds of -116 if the home team win by two or more.

Flamengo won their last game 4-0. This was a road victory against Atlético Mineiro, making it four wins on the bounce. Leonardo Jardim's men had 49% of possession and six shots on target, while Pedro scored two, with Gonzalo Plata and Giorgian De Arrascaeta also getting a goal.

On Wednesday night, Flamengo drew 1-1 when visiting Estudiantes de La Plata in the Copa Libertadores.

Vasco da Gama lost their previous game. Away from home, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Corinthians. The Giant of the Hill boasted 60% possession and had six shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Flamengo and Vasco have drawn in their past three matches, with the last encounter ending 1-1. The 10 most recent H2H games have included six Flamengo victories along with four draws.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Flamengo	17	10	4	3	31	16	15	31:16	34
17	Vasco da Gama	18	5	5	8	22	29	-7	22:29	20

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Flamengo have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 2.2 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts. The Scarlet-Black have averaged 51.0% possession and 3.5 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.7 goals from 3.7 shots on goal, 7.9 attempts and 5.5 corners.

Top scorer Pedro has found the net 7 times, Lucas Paqueta 3, with Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Samuel Dias Lino both scoring 2. Samuel Dias Lino has recorded the most assists with 5.

Vasco have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 4.4 shots on goal, 10.8 attempts and 1.6 goals. Renato Gaucho's side average 52.3% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 9.4 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Cauan Barros has scored 3 goals, followed by Andres Gomez, David, Cuiabano and Thiago Mendes on 2. Cuiabano has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Flamengo confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Agustin Rossi (GK), Guillermo Varela, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Evertton Araujo, Jorginho, Gonzalo Plata, Luiz Araujo, Samuel Dias Lino, Pedro.

Vasco da Gama confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Leo Jardim (GK), Paulo Henrique, Carlos Cuesta, Robert Renan, Lucas Piton, Cauan Barros, Thiago Mendes, Jose Rodriguez, Johan Rojas, David, Brenner da Silva.

Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ready for Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to corners market insight, player props and a custom bet builder.

Match Prediction

Flamengo at -1 on the Asian Handicap looks like an appealing selection. We think that betting odds of -116 can be taken with confidence when it comes to this Série A match.

Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest Série A stats when making our football predictions.

Key Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama league stats:

• The -1 line has been covered by Flamengo in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The -1 line has been covered by Flamengo in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Vasco in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Vasco in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Vasco in 6 of their last 10 games against Flamengo.

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 53.8% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Flamengo 3 - 0 Vasco

Flamengo are available to back at +700 to secure a 3-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Samuel Lino To Score +240

Samuel Lino (Flamengo) is available at +240 to be on the scoresheet. We’ll happily take the odds that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Samuel Lino Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+650

Shots

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Flamengo Under 6.5 Corners -147

Flamengo have failed to cover the 6.5 corners line in six straight games, with Vasco da Gama conceding under 6.5 corners in the past ten matches. We recommend backing the -147 that Flamengo aren’t able to cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Flamengo

Total

9.00 3.50 5.50

Home

9.90 5.20 4.70

Away

7.30 2.80 4.50

Vasco

Total

8.40 4.50 3.90

Home

9.10 6.50 2.60

Away

9.10 3.50 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

+102

Flamengo Corners

Over 6.5

-102

Under 6.5

-147

Vasco Corners

Over 3.5

-106

Under 3.5

-141

Most Corners

1

-313

X

+750

2

+290

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Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have Flamengo as -217 favourites for this Série A clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 68% likely to win. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +600 for Vasco da Gama.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Flamengo are -100 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Vasco are +500 and the draw is priced at +138.

If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is finding it hard to split Overs and Unders. For the Both Teams to Score market, it’s hard to separate the BTTS Yes and No options when it comes to the odds available.

No matter what Série A game is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-217

X

+320

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

-100

X

+138

2

+500

Double Chance

1X

-1000

12

-455

X2

+155

Draw No Bet

1

-667

2

+360

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-123

2 Hcp +1

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-102

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-112

No

-123

Pedro Guilherme can be backed to find the net anytime at -100. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +280.

Pedro Guilherme (Flamengo)

First

-100

Anytime

+280

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

First

+155

Anytime

+400

Bruno Henrique Pinto (Flamengo)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Samuel Lino (Flamengo)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Luiz Araújo (Flamengo)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Claudio Spinelli (Vasco)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Jorge Carrascal (Flamengo)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Cebolinha (Flamengo)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Carlos Andrés Gómez (Vasco)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

Brenner (Vasco)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

David Corrêa da Fonseca (Vasco)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Thiago Mendes (Vasco)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Saúl Ñíguez (Flamengo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Jorginho (Flamengo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Evertton Gustavo Fernandes Araújo (Flamengo)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Johan Rojas (Vasco)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Leonardo Ortiz (Flamengo)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Marino Hinestroza (Vasco)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Alex Sandro (Flamengo)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Leonardo Pereira (Flamengo)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Matheus França (Vasco)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Danilo Luiz da Silva (Flamengo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Emerson Royal (Flamengo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Guillermo Varela (Flamengo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Vitor Silva Vitão (Flamengo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Ayrton Lucas Dantas de Medeiros (Flamengo)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Giorgian de Arrascaeta (Flamengo)

Over 3.5

+102

Under 3.5

-

Pedro Guilherme (Flamengo)

Over 3.5

+108

Under 3.5

-

Bruno Henrique Pinto (Flamengo)

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-

Samuel Lino (Flamengo)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Luiz Araújo (Flamengo)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Carlos Andrés Gómez (Vasco)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-

David Corrêa da Fonseca (Vasco)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Johan Rojas (Vasco)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Thiago Mendes (Vasco)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Brenner (Vasco)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Gonzalo Plata (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Cebolinha (Flamengo)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Claudio Spinelli (Vasco)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Leonardo Pereira (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Vitor Silva Vitão (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Guillermo Varela (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-

Emerson Royal (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Danilo Luiz da Silva (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-

Matheus França (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Evertton Gustavo Fernandes Araújo (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Alex Sandro (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-

Nuno Moreira (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Marino Hinestroza (Vasco)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Leonardo Ortiz (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás de la Cruz (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Jorginho (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Saúl Ñíguez (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Ayrton Lucas Dantas de Medeiros (Flamengo)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Flamengo vs Vasco da Gama Lineups & Team News

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