Juventude vs Fluminense – Match Preview

Serie A’s Round 26 features Juventude hosting Fluminense at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium. The match is set for a 19:00 GMT kickoff on Saturday. Juventude, at 13th with 29 points, aims to use their home advantage to move up. Fluminense, in 16th place with 27 points, is looking for an away win to distance themselves from the relegation zone. Both teams are striving to meet their preseason expectations and are eager for a win to relieve the growing season pressure.

Juventude – Form

Juventude’s recent performances have been inconsistent. Their last game on September 12 against Corinthians ended in a 3:1 defeat. Before that, they lost 1:3 to Internacional on September 1. However, they secured a 2:1 victory against Corinthians on August 29. The outcomes of these matches met the bookmakers’ predictions.

Fluminense – Form

Fluminense has shown resilience in their away games. They won 2-0 against Sao Paulo on September 1st. Before this, they achieved a 2-0 victory over Atletico MG. This win was notable as it stopped Atletico MG’s scoring streak in home matches against Fluminense. They also won 2-1 against Gremio in the Copa Libertadores. These results were in line with bookmaker forecasts.

Juventude – Fluminense – Head to Head

The last game between Juventude and Fluminense ended in a 2:2 draw on August 8, 2024. In their last 10 matches, Juventude has won 3 times, Fluminense 2, with 5 draws. Juventude has been slightly more successful in these encounters. They have won their last three home games against Fluminense. Juventude has scored in 13 of their last 15 matches against Fluminense. They have not lost in 8 of the last 9 home matches against them. Also, in 7 of these 9 home matches, the total goals were under 3.5.

Juventude – Fluminense – Standings

Approaching Round 26, Juventude is 13th with 29 points from 25 matches. Their performance has been mixed, with an equal number of goals scored and conceded. Fluminense is close behind in 16th place with 27 points. They have a tighter defense but have scored fewer goals. Both teams are in the middle of the table and are keen to improve their positions.

Juventude vs Fluminense – Top scorers

Juventude’s attack is led by Jean and Lucas Barbosa, each with 4 goals. Erick Farias, with 3 goals, is another key player. Danilo Boza and Luis Oyama have also contributed 2 goals each. For Fluminense, Kaua Elias is the top scorer with 5 goals. Ganso, with 3 goals, and Jhon Arias and Vinicius Lima, each with 2 goals, support him. German Cano has also added 2 goals.

Juventude vs Fluminense – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers offer odds of 2.80 for Juventude, 3.40 for a draw, and 2.50 for a Fluminense win. Despite Juventude’s higher standing and strong home record, they are not clear favorites. Their performance may be affected by Jadson’s absence. Fluminense faces challenges with multiple suspensions and poor away form. This match is expected to be closely contested.

Alternative betting options include “halftime-fulltime” at 3.75 for Juventude and “draw-no-bet” at 2.00. The “double-chance” market offers 1.50 for a Juventude win or draw. This reflects Juventude’s home advantage and Fluminense’s away struggles.

Juventude vs Fluminense – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” is at 2.35 and “Under 2.5” at 1.571. Given the goal trends and Juventude’s scoring in home matches against Fluminense, this game could see moderate scoring. The “Under 2.5” option at 1.571 is appealing for cautious bettors.

Juventude vs Fluminense – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Both Teams to Score” are 2.05 for “Yes” and 1.70 for “No.” Given the scoring pattern in recent head-to-head matches, “BTTS: Yes” at 2.05 is a tempting option for this match.

Juventude vs Fluminense – Prediction

Juventude’s strong home performance and Fluminense’s inconsistent away form make “Juventude to win or draw” a solid choice. The odds are attractive, and past meetings support Juventude’s ability to secure a positive result.