In a clash that will impact both ends of the table in the Brasileiro , second-placed Flamengo will host 16th-placed Fortaleza at Maracana Stadium on Sunday evening.

Flamengo have 21 points following their 2-0 win against league-leaders Palmeiras , who have 22 points, while the visitors are fifth last with 10 points and are only one point and one place above the relegation zone.

Match preview

The hosts could have trailed 1-0 against Palmeiras had their opponents netted a 17th-minute penalty, but they scored the opening goal of the game from their own spot kick in the 73rd minute before adding a second three minutes from time.

Flamengo are in outstanding form having avoided defeat in each of their last seven games, achieving victory in five of their past six.

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