Most fans surveyed believe Flamengo will do well in the São Paulo Junior Football Cup. Of the 4.004 fans who participated in the poll, which asked "How far can Flamengo's young players go in the São Paulo Junior Football Cup?", 1861 said they had no doubt the young players would win. Another 590 said the Mengão boys will compete in the final at Pacaembu Stadium.

One hundred and eighty-four have already made a mistake. They didn't have faith in the team and predicted that Flamengo wouldn't advance past the first round. According to 240, Armênio Moura's team will qualify among the 32, but shouldn't advance any further in the competition. According to 283, Armênio Moura's team will surely advance to the round of 16.

In the opinion of 441, the youth team has what it takes to reach the quarterfinals. Four hundred and fifteen predict that the red-and-black boys will at least reach the semifinals.

Flamengo beat Taubaté on Saturday and secured a place in the knockout stage as one of the nine best second-placed teams.