Two teams from opposite sides of the table lock horns in the Brazilian Serie-A as Flamengo host America MG in a feisty clash.
Flamengo will be vying to reduce the gap between themselves and league leaders Botafogo with a win against the visitors. Jorge Sampaoli's side enter the contest on the back of two successive draws and any more upsets could give Botafogo a considerable cushion at the pinnacle of the table.
While Flamengo would be looking to retain their domestic triumphs from last season, the Brazilian outfit would look to replicate their heroics from 2020 as they compete for the Brazilian crown.
On the other hand, America MG continues its battle at the foot of the table. The bottom-ranked side have garnered just nine points from 14 games and is on a winless streak extending to five games.
America Mineiro did manage to turn around a 2-1 deficit in the Round of 32 of the Copa Sudamericana and Vagner Mancini would be hoping to see a similar performance from his side on Saturday.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Flamengo vs América MG kick-off time
| Date: | July 22, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 3:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT |
| Venue: | Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã) |
Flamengo will face America MG at the Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho (Maracanã) with kick-off at 3:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT.
How to watch Flamengo vs América MG online - TV channels & live streams
The encounter between Flamengo and America Mineiro can be watched on TV on Paramount+ and streamed on Fanatiz and ViX+
Team news & squads
Flamengo team news
Erick Pulgar, Bruno Henrique and Mateuzinho are the three players touted to be sidelined due to various injuries. While Brazilian forward Luiz Araujo will be another absentee after being suspended in injury-time in Flamengo's last encounter against Fluminense.
Midfielder Allan is tipped to return to Flamengo's side and could be seen marshalling the midfield for the Brazilian side.
Flamengo Predicted XI: Queiroz; Franca, Luiz, Pereira, Luis; Allan, Gerson; Ribeiro, De Arrascaeta, Everton; Gabriel
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Queiroz, Cunha, Rossi |
| Defenders: | W. Franca, Bruno, Pereira, Ayrton, Luis, D. Luiz, Caio |
| Midfielders: | Maia, Gerson, De Arrascaeta, Hugo, Varela, Allan |
| Forwards: | Ribeiro, Barbosa, Everton, Goncalves |
América MG team news
Bottom-ranked America MG also have a long catalogue of injured players including the likes of Mikael, Ricardo Silva, Dada Belmonte and Adyson.
Manager Sampaoli could give another opportunity to the players who thrashed Colo-Colo 5-1 in their last meeting as he looks to explore ways to survive in Brazil's premier division.
America MG Predicted XI: Pasinato; Kal, Eder, Julio; Rodriguinho, Ale, Breno, Vichiatto; Matheusinho, Varanda; Mastriani
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Pasinato, Cavichioli |
| Defenders: | Marlon, Eder, Maidana, Avelar, Pereira, Da Silva, Julio, Marcinho |
| Midfielders: | Martinez, Kal, Cardoso, Azevedo, Breno, Ale |
| Forwards: | Everaldo, Benitez, Juninho, Mastriani, Goncalves, Pedrinho, Paulista |
Head-to-Head Record
Flamengo have not lost to America MG in their previous five encounters as they have managed to conquer Mancini's troops on three occasions and have been held in a stalemate twice.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 23 October 2022 | America MG 1-2 Flamengo | Serie A |
| 26 June 2022 | Flamengo 3-0 America MG | Serie A |
| 26 September 2021 | America MG 1-1 Flamengo | Serie A |
| 14 June 2021 | Flamengo 2-0 America MG | Serie A |
| 27 August 2018 | America MG 2-2 Flamengo | Serie A |