Vitoriavs.Flamengo

Meanwhile, the away side head to Salvador in search of consecutive victories having picked up a first win in three matches last time out.

Match preview

Flamengo showed great resolve to claim a narrow 2-1 triumph over Criciuma in Saturday's meeting at Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha.

Tite's men found themselves trailing to Rodrigo's opener 10 minutes shy of the break but restored parity through Pedro, who had earlier fluffed his lines from 12 yards after which Gabriel Barbosa completed the turnaround from the spot.

As a result, O Rubro-Negro remain third in the Brasileiro table, two points shy of Palmeiras and a further three adrift of leaders Botafogo.

Coming up next is the challenge of an opposing outfit on a run of one win from the last eight editions of this fixture, losing six of the other seven.

Unbeaten in five of their most recent six away outings, Wednesday's visitors have been impressive on their travels and will take some stopping here.

Vitoria were beaten for the third straight game in a 2-0 defeat against Gremio at Estadio Francisco Stedile on Sunday afternoon.

Thiago Carpini's men mustered little attacking threat in the first half but managed to keep their opponents at bay before second-half goals from Yeferson Soteldo and Reinaldo decided the game.

With 15 points amassed from 18 league matches so far, Leao da Barra sit 17th in the standings, two points shy of safety despite playing one game more.

Having let in the joint-most goals on home turf, Thursday's hosts will need to tighten up at the back to stand any chance of coming out on top.

Vitoria Brasileiro form:

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Flamengo Brasileiro form:

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Team News

Flamengo's Bruno Henrique is still unavailable for selection having missed the last two games through injury.

Striker Pedro has found the back of the net in six of his last seven outings for the visitors, making him one to keep an eye on here.

Thirty-year-old Andrade de Souza remains out of contention for Vitoria since picking up a knee injury in mid-June.

The home side will also be without the services of Rodrigo Andrade, who is sidelined for a fifth straight match.

Vitoria possible starting lineup:

Arcanjo; Lucas, Wagner, Reynaldo, Lepo, Caceres; Matheuzinho, Naldi, Oliveira; Alerrandro, Miguel

Flamengo possible starting lineup:

Rossi; Wesley, Bruno, Luiz, Lucas; Pulgar, De la Cruz; Gerson, De Arrascaeta, Everton; Pedro

We say: Vitoria 1-3 Flamengo

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