Flamengo vs Palmeiras: Top-of-table clash for Maracana

Wetin dey happen for Brazilian Serie A na big big matter as second-placed Flamengo go host leaders Palmeiras for Estadio do Maracana for round 17 match on Sunday morning.

Flamengo dey four points behind Palmeiras for table, but dem get strong home record wey dem don win nine of dia last 10 matches for Maracana. Coach Leonardo Jardim don do well since he take over for March, with 13 wins and four draws from 19 matches, plus dem don win Campeonato Carioca.

For dia last league game, Flamengo fight back to draw 1-1 with Athletico Paranaense, with Pedro scoring equalizer for 84th minute. Pedro don be star player for Flamengo this season, with seven goals for Brasileirao and 15 across all competitions.

Palmeiras come to Rio after dem lose 1-0 to Cerro Porteno for Libertadores for Thursday, wey end dia 29-game unbeaten home streak for continental competition. But for league, dem get best defensive record, wey dem don concede only 13 goals so far.

For dia last league match, Palmeiras draw 1-1 with Cruzeiro to extend dia unbeaten run to 11 games, with seven wins and four draws. Coach Abel Ferreira don reach 389 matches in charge, wey be most for club history.

Flamengo go miss Giorgian de Arrascaeta wey dey recover from fractured collarbone, and Danilo wey dey suspended after red card. Gonzalo Plata dey doubtful with knee problem, but Pulgar don return to training and Lucas Paqueta dey improve from thigh injury. Jorginho go return from suspension.

For Palmeiras, Joaquin Piquerez, Vitor Roque, Bruno Fuchs and Luis Benedetti dey out with injuries. Ramon Sosa get ligament damage for left ankle, and Felipe Anderson dey recover from thigh discomfort. Allan don return from suspension for midweek and go play for Sunday.

Flamengo possible lineup: Rossi; Varela, Ortiz, Pereira, Sandro; Araujo, Jorginho; Carrascal, Lino, Cebolinha; Pedro. Palmeiras possible lineup: Miguel; Giay, Gomez, Murilo, Arthur; Freitas, Pereira, Allan, Arias; Mauricio, Lopez.

Flamengo get strong home form and dem go want reduce gap for table. Palmeiras dey come off two disappointing results and dem fit struggle for Maracana.