Flamengo vs Sesi Franca, Novo Basqete Brasil, Today Match Prediction
Flamengo
Sesi Franca
Can Flamengo sweep the season-series against the defending champions?
- Franca are averaging 89.4 points, 37.8 rebounds and 18.4 assists per game.
- Flamengo will host Franco for the first time since the defeat in the playoff semifinals.
- Flamengo shot 46.9% from the floor and 36.1% from threes this season.
Franca to win and cover the spread (-6.5).
| Tournament: | Novo Basqete Brasil |
| Live Streaming: | AI Score App |
| Venue: | Jeunesse Arena |
| Tip Off: | 03:30:00 |
Flamengo vs Sesi Franca Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.82 | 1.74 |
Flamengo vs Sesi Franca Match Prediction & Analysis
Franca will travel to play Flamengo in the weekday showdown of Brazil NBB 2025/26. Franca head into this contest on the back of a dominating run, while Flamengo, currently on an impressive home run, look to take the top spot back.
Current Standings: Franca currently stand at top place in the Novo Basquete Brasil with a 22-5 record, while Flamengo are in 3rd place with a 21-5 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): Franca won three of the last five head-to-head matches played against Flamengo, scoring 86.4 points per game and allowing 86.2 points per game. The average total match points in the last five matches between Franca and Flamengo is 159.8.
Flamengo vs Sesi Franca Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Negrete | 14.2 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 0.8/0.2 |
| George De Paula | 16.5 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 0.5/1.0 |
Teams Preview
Flamengo Preview
Flamengo head into the contest with a 87-93 loss to Rio Claro in the weekday showdown. They extended their losing streak to four matches on the road. It was their fifth loss in the last six encounters across all competitions. It also includes the semifinal loss to Minas in Copa Super 8. However, they moved to the Champions League knockouts. They will now take on the league leaders in the next home assignment.
Flamengo have posted a 21-5 record in the Brazil NBB 2025-26. They have the second-most victories in the league, behind Franca (22). They have a great chance to reach top spot in the league table. Flamengo were winning against Rio Claro before Thygesen’s three-pointer at buzzer. In overtime, they were outscored 9-15.
Guilherme Deodato was the leading scorer for the team with 20 points. Wesley went for 15 points, and eight rebounds. Shaquille Johnson dropped 13 points, and Franco Baralle chipped in with 12 points. Alex Negrete also contributed 10 points. Flamengo were shooting 43% from the floor and just 25% from the three-point line. They recorded four steals and two blocks. It was their first loss against Rio Claro in the last ten years.
Sesi Franca Preview
Sesi Franca Basquete are back to winning track after losing the Copa Super 8 semifinals and Champions League group stage game. They won the third straight game after beating Botafogo 88-66 in the first of a four-game road trip. Sesi Franca have gone 9-2 on the road and it’s a motivating force ahead of a weekday clash against Flamengo, who are aiming to take the top spot.
In the previous win, they built a 45-30 lead at halftime and stretched it to 51-74 in the final period. They had the biggest lead of 24 points. George de Paula led his team with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Cristiano Felicio went for 14 points and 8 rebounds, while Luis Rodriguez also added 14 points, including 7 rebounds. Lucas Dias added 13 points and five rebounds. David Jackson and Zu Junior added nine points each.
Franca were shooting 46% from the floor but went 8-for-30 from the three-point line. They outscored the opposition 55-25 in the rebounding battle. Defensively, they recorded four steals and one block. It was a dominant show from the leaders. Franca would aim for a revenge as they dropped the previous league game against Flamengo.
Flamengo vs Sesi Franca Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | F. Baralle |
| SG | S. Johnson |
| SF | A. Negrete |
| PF | W. Ferreira |
| C | M. Cummings |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | C. Bennett |
| SG | M. Jackson |
| SF | G. de Paula |
| PF | L. Dias |
| C | C. Felicio |
FLAMENGO vs SESI FRANCA
Winning PredictionFranca enter this contest as the favourites to win this match, considering their impressive offense and tight defense. We are backing Franca to retain their top position and win this contest.
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