Welcome to Extratips, folks! Today we’re diving into a fiery clash in Brazil’s Serie A — Juventude hosting Flamengo RJ, kicking off at 19:00 on September 14, 2025. Flamengo sits comfortably at the top, holding 46 points with a +35 goal difference, riding a recent form of W-D-W-W-W. Juventude, struggling at 18th with just 15 points and a -13 goal difference, desperately needs points to claw out of relegation danger. Their head-to-head from last season? Flamengo crushed Juventude 6-0 — talk about a wake-up call. Flamengo’s last five matches at home show impressive dominance, with only one loss and plenty of goals scored. Juventude’s last five away outings saw mixed results, including a 3-1 defeat to Botafogo and a win against Vasco. Flamengo’s strengths? Solid defense, creative midfield, and ruthless finishing. Juventude, meanwhile, struggles with consistency and defensive lapses. Key factors? Flamengo’s tactical flexibility and Juventude’s squad injuries could shape this game. The storylines? Can Juventude upset the giants? Will Flamengo extend their lead? Or will a defensive slip spark a surprise? Expect Flamengo to dominate, but Juventude might nick a goal on the break. Let’s see what our bookies think. Here are the predictions: