Grêmio vs Flamengo Prediction: Flamengo is under pressure

Grêmio hosts Flamengo in one of the most anticipated matches of Round 27. Flamengo is running out of steam in the Brasileirão and suffered an alarming defeat at home to Peñarol in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals. The players and coach Tite are under intense pressure, and this week could be decisive for the club.

The Immortal drew 2-2 away to Bragantino in a proper reaction to the home defeat against Atlético Mineiro. Grêmio is on a five-game unbeaten streak on the road, but it now needs to start winning at home to get out of the danger zone for good. The Arena do Grêmio recently reopened, and that factor could help Portaluppi's team, who have spent the season playing in different stadiums as hosts. Grêmio is in 14th place, three points above the relegation zone, so securing points against Flamengo is crucial. The Cariocas will field a secondary team, so the Gaúchos have a good chance of getting a good result.

The Scarlet-Black had a disappointing display at the Maracanã against Peñarol. The 1-0 defeat is not impossible to recover from, but qualification for the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores became complicated. The club's fans are unhappy with Tite, and if Flamengo falls in the South American competition, the coach's future will be at risk. The former Brazil national team boss has decided not to take 12 players to Porto Alegre to save them for the decisive game in Montevideo, so it won't be easy to beat Grêmio. Flamengo is in fourth place with one game left, eight points behind leader Botafogo, and the Brasileirão doesn't seem to be the primary target.

Both teams are going through difficult times. Grêmio is trying to escape relegation, and Flamengo is eight points behind the Brasileirão leader. To make matters worse, Flamengo lost at home to Peñarol in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals. Qualification for the semi-finals is in danger, and Tite has taken the drastic decision to leave 12 players in Rio in preparation for the match in Montevideo. Grêmio, therefore, has a decent chance of getting a good result. I'm betting on a draw, as the forces are balanced.