The upcoming clash between Fortaleza and Fluminense in the Brazilian Serie A promises to be a riveting contest. Scheduled for July 7, 2024, fans and neutrals alike are eager to see how these two teams will fare against each other.
This article delves into the predicted outcomes, team form, latest news, and other crucial details for this match.
Team Form
Fortaleza
Fortaleza enters this match with a solid home record. They have not lost any of their last 10 home matches, showcasing their dominance at home.
Over their last 10 league games, Fortaleza has secured 4 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals per game from 3.9 shots on target.
They maintain an average possession of 44.4% and typically execute 382.2 passes per game.
Fluminense
In stark contrast, Fluminense has struggled recently, failing to win any of their last 11 matches.
Over their last 10 games, Fluminense has suffered 7 losses and managed 3 draws, with an average of 0.6 goals per game from 3.0 shots on target.
Despite their higher average possession of 54.4%, their inability to convert this into goals has been a significant issue.
Head-to-Head
Historically, Fluminense has had the upper hand in this matchup.
In their last 10 encounters, Fluminense has won 6 times, while Fortaleza has claimed victory twice, with 2 matches ending in draws.
However, Fortaleza's recent form at home could tilt the scales in their favour.
Latest Team News
Fortaleza
Fortaleza will be without several key players due to injuries and suspensions. Hércules is suspended, while Pedro Rocha, Ze Welison, Calebe,
Emmanuel Martinez, and Moisés are sidelined with various injuries. This could impact their lineup and overall strategy.
Fluminense
Fluminense also faces challenges with multiple players unavailable. Jhon Arias is on international duty, while Jan Lucumi is suspended.
Lucas Calegari, David Terans, Marcelo, Manoel, Felipe Melo, and Vinícius Lima are out due to injuries.
The absence of these players could further weaken an already struggling team.
Predictions
Given the current form and injury concerns for both teams, Fortaleza is the favoured team to win this match.
The aggregated odds reflect this, with some oddsmakers offering -125 for a Fortaleza victory. Fluminense, on the other hand, is seen as a long shot with odds of +350.
Our Prediction: Fortaleza 2 - 1 Fluminese
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