Cuiabá vs Fluminense Prediction: Cuiabá can steal points from Fluminense

Fluminense had a demanding encounter in the Copa Libertadores semi-finals. The Cariocas drew 2-2 at home to Internacional in the first leg. Samuel Xavier was sent off in the first half and forced his teammates to make a tremendous effort. Germán Cano scored both of the Tricolor's goals to give his side some hope of qualification. The second leg will take place on October 5, and Fernando Diniz will probably not use his top players in the match against Cuiabá. The team from Mato Grosso do Sul hasn't won in six games but has chances to get a good result. Fluminense will give priority to the Copa Libertadores.

The last time the Dourado won was against Flamengo at home, in Round 18. It was the culmination of an excellent period that took the team to a quiet position in the Série A. One draw and five defeats later, only four points separate the Auriverde from the relegation zone despite 12th place in the table. In the last round, a 1-0 away defeat against Atlético Mineiro was somewhat expected. António Oliveira's team lost the confidence that had been so high at one point in the season. Fluminense is a side that struggles away from home and probably won't field its best team. Cuiabá has a golden opportunity to take the three points.

The Tricolor is fifth, ten points behind leader Botafogo, but the focus is on qualifying for the Copa Libertadores final. Fluminense should field a reserve team, and despite the likely determination of the substitutes, the team that will play is not settled. In the last round, the Cariocas beat Cruzeiro 1-0 at the Maracanã, thanks to an excellent free kick from Leonardo Fernández. Fluminense hasn't won away in the Brasileirão since Round 5, which explains its modest 16th away record.

It's an essential game for Cuiabá, who urgently needs a win. Fluminense won't be at the Arena Pantanal in full strength due to the presence in the Copa Libertadores semi-final. A Double Chance bet in favor of Cuiabá with a maximum of 3 goals could be enough to pay off.