The local team opens the score at minute 20. Forward Pedro scores and Flamengo takes the partial victory against Santos.
Two teams that need to accumulate 3 points are facing each other. The local team comes with low morale after losing their last match in this tournament. On the other hand, the visiting team drew 1-1 in their home stadium during the last matchday.
Flamengo could not defeat Grêmio at the Arena do Grêmio. Their results have been varied: They have won 3 games and 1 was a draw. In these last matches, they have conceded 4 goals and managed to score 7 against their opponents.
In the last matchday, Santos finished with a 1-1 draw against Corinthians. With varied results in the most recent matches, the team has 2 wins and 2 losses. They have managed to score 7 goals and have conceded 13.
The host is in fifth place with 50 points (14 W - 8 D - 7 L), while the visitor has 34 points and is in sixteenth place in the championship (9 W - 7 D - 14 L).
Rafael Rodrigo Klein was the chosen referee for the match at the Mané Garrincha National Stadium.