RIO DE JANEIRO (Interstat) — A stark contrast in form will be on display Saturday when league-leading Flamengo visits last-place Sport Recife in a Carioca Série A match.

Flamengo (25-5-10) enters the contest riding high, having won four of its last five matches, including a 3-2 victory over Santos on Nov. 9 and a 3-0 win over this same Sport Recife side on Nov. 1. The club’s potent attack has propelled it to a dominant position in the standings.

Conversely, Sport Recife (2-16-9) is mired in a deep slump, having lost four consecutive matches. It is coming off a 4-2 home defeat to Atlético Mineiro on Nov. 8 and has been outscored 10-2 in its last three outings.

Despite the lopsided recent history, which includes Flamengo’s comprehensive win earlier this month, a projection from Interstat’s game simulator suggests a potential 1-1 draw.

The matchup pits Flamengo’s high-powered offense against a Sport Recife defense that has consistently struggled. Flamengo will look to maintain its momentum before a midweek clash with Fluminense, while Sport Recife desperately seeks points to salvage its season.