Fluminense vs Fortaleza – Match Preview

Fluminense is set to host Fortaleza at the iconic Maracana on Thursday, November 23rd. The match kicks off at 00:30 GMT. It marks an exciting Round 34 clash. Fluminense, currently 15th with 37 points, seeks to avoid relegation. Fortaleza, in 3rd place with 63 points, aims to secure their top-tier status. This match is crucial for both teams’ ambitions.

Fluminense – Form

Fluminense has shown mixed results recently. Their last three Serie A games resulted in one win, one draw, and one defeat. They lost 2:0 to Internacional on November 8. Before that, they drew 2:2 with Gremio on November 2. Their match on October 26 ended in a 2:1 defeat against Vitoria. Their performance has met expectations.

Fortaleza – Form

Fortaleza has been resilient, securing points on the road. They won 3-0 against Vasco da Gama on November 9. Before this victory, they beat Juventude 3-0. They also drew 2-2 with Palmeiras. Their recent performance has matched bookmakers’ forecasts.

Fluminense – Fortaleza – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on July 7, 2024. Fortaleza won 1:0. In their past 10 games, Fluminense won 5 times, and Fortaleza won 3. The home side has a slight edge in these encounters. In the most recent 5 matches, both teams scored in 3 games. Fluminense has a strong home record, avoiding defeat in 7 of their last 9 home games against Fortaleza.

Fluminense – Fortaleza – Standings

The standings show contrasting fortunes for Fluminense and Fortaleza as we approach Round 34. Fluminense is in 15th place with 37 points. Their goal difference is negative eight. Fortaleza is in 3rd place with 63 points. Their goal difference is solid, with 47 scored and 32 conceded. The gap between the two teams is significant, setting the stage for an interesting clash.

Fluminense vs Fortaleza – Top scorers

Jhon Arias and Kaua Elias lead Fluminense’s scoring, each with 6 goals. Ganso and Vinicius Lima have added 3 goals each. For Fortaleza, Juan Martin Lucero has scored 8 goals. Tomas Pochettino, Breno Lopes, and Renato Kayzer each have 5 goals. Hercules has contributed 4 goals. The match will feature these key players.

Fluminense vs Fortaleza – Full-Time Betting

Fluminense (2.10) aims to use their home advantage against Fortaleza (3.50), with a draw at 3.40. Despite mixed results, Fluminense has a slight edge in their H2H record. Fortaleza’s form and Fluminense’s key absences could influence the outcome. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets offer interesting odds for bettors.

The “double-chance” market suggests a safer bet for those backing Fluminense to avoid defeat. This option appears less risky for cautious bettors.

Fluminense vs Fortaleza – Over/Under Betting

The trend in past encounters suggests a low-scoring game. The “Under 2.5” option at 1.571 might appeal to bettors. However, those seeking higher rewards might consider “Over 2.5” at 2.35, anticipating a break from the trend.

Fluminense vs Fortaleza – BTTS Betting

The odds for “btts:true” are 2.05 and “btts:false” at 1.70. The trend suggests a tighter game, with “BTTS: No” appearing more likely. This reflects the teams’ recent performances and standings.

Fluminense vs Fortaleza – Prediction