Flamengo vs Atletico Paranaense prediction for the Brasileirão Série A match on Wednesday, 18 November 2026: recent form, head-to-head record and the key numbers that decide it. More games: football parlay predictions.
Brasileirão Série A
Flamengo
Atletico ParanaenseFlamengo arrives in exceptional recent form with four wins in five matches, while Atletico Paranaense has managed only one victory in their last five outings. This fixture pits a team in positive momentum against one battling inconsistency, with the head-to-head record showing relative parity across their recent meetings.
Flamengo vs Atletico Paranaense Prediction: The Numbers
Flamengo took 13 of a possible 15 points in their last 5 matches (13 scored, 4 conceded); Atletico Paranaense took 4 of 15 (6 scored, 9 conceded). In their last 5 meetings Flamengo won 2, Atletico Paranaense won 1 and 2 ended level.
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How You Can PayBrasileirão Série A – Round 35 Context
This fixture takes place in Round 35 of the 2026 Brasileirão Série A season, placing the match in the latter stages of the regular campaign. At this advanced stage, form and consistency become critical factors as teams jostle for positioning. The contrast between Flamengo's current trajectory and Atletico Paranaense's recent struggles is stark, reflecting the competitive spread typical of Brazil's top division at this point in the season.
Recent Form Analysis
Flamengo have demonstrated exceptional recent form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches and drawing the other. Over this five-match sample, they have scored 13 goals while conceding only 4, indicating both offensive potency and defensive solidity. Atletico Paranaense present a contrasting picture: 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses from their last 5 matches. Their attacking output has been modest at 6 goals, while their defense has proven vulnerable with 9 goals conceded. The disparity in both defensive organisation and goal-scoring threat is evident from these recent records.
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have met five times recently in Serie A and Copa do Brasil. Flamengo hold a narrow edge with 2 wins to Atletico Paranaense's 1, with 2 draws completing the record. Their most recent meeting, in May 2026, ended in a 1-1 draw at Atletico Paranaense's ground. Before that, Flamengo won 1-0 at home in September 2024. Atletico Paranaense's sole victory in this sequence came in September 2023 with an impressive 3-0 away win at Flamengo, though they also prevailed 2-0 away in Copa do Brasil in July 2023. The head-to-head history shows unpredictability, though the recent May 2026 draw suggests the fixture remains competitive despite current form divergences.
Match Outlook
Flamengo enter as clear favourites on current form, having built genuine momentum with four wins in five and a +9 goal difference over that span. Their defensive record in particular—conceding just 4 goals in 5 matches—suggests a team functioning cohesively. Atletico Paranaense, by contrast, arrive in poor form with a -3 goal difference and limited attacking output. However, the head-to-head record provides a cautionary note: Atletico Paranaense have proven capable of competing with Flamengo and have even secured a significant away victory in this fixture previously. Home advantage at the Maracanã favours Flamengo, yet Atletico Paranaense's ability to draw twice in recent encounters shows they should not be dismissed entirely. The gulf in recent form is substantial, but the historical meetings suggest this is not a one-sided affair on the pitch.
Key Factors
Flamengo's recent dominance: 4 wins from 5 matches with 13 goals scored and only 4 conceded
Atletico Paranaense's defensive struggles: 9 goals conceded in their last 5 matches against just 6 scored
Head-to-head equilibrium: 2 Flamengo wins, 1 Atletico Paranaense win, and 2 draws from 5 recent meetings
Flamengo's home advantage at the Maracanã
Atletico Paranaense's single win in their last 5 matches suggests limited attacking threat