América-MG vs Fluminense Prediction: Fluminense playing for a good debut

In the first round of Brasileirão, América-MG will receive Fluminense at the Independência Stadium, Belo Horizonte. América just decided the final of Campeonato Mineiro and were defeated by Atlético-MG. On the other hand, Fluminense were the champion of Campeonato Carioca with a victory against his local rival, Flamengo, in the finals. They both won the last games in Copa do Brasil during the week. Fluminense had an easy win at the Maracanã, playing with Paysandu by 3:0. Conversely, América had a victory against Nova Iguaçu in Rio de Janeiro by 2:1. 

AMÉRICA-MG ARE A POWERFUL TEAM AT HOME

This season, América-MG just lost one game of eight at Independência Stadium. It's an organized team that has scored 29 goals in 16 matches. América have just 2 losses in the last 16 games and want to have a good start playing at home. América have the support of their fans playing in Belo Horizonte, which makes the game more difficult to the opponent.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR AMÉRICA-MG

Matheus Cavichioli, Arthur, Danilo Avelar, Éder, Marlon, Lucas Kal, Juninho, Alê, Matheusinho, Everaldo, Wellington Paulista.

FLUMINENSE IN A SPECIAL MOMENT

Fluminense are pointed as one of the best teams in Brazil at this time. Fluminense's coach Fernando Diniz has a strong offensive mentality and likes to have the ball at all time. The team scores a lot of goals. In the 17 matches played this season, they scored 38 goals, with 12 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats. 

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR FLUMINENSE

Fábio, Samuel Xavier, Nino, Felipe Melo, Marcelo, André, Aleksander, Ganso, Jhon Arias, Keno, Cano.

Expert Betting Tips

Due to Fluminense's excellent moment, they probably will win even with América playing at home. Also, Fluminense have a good defense system, so América will likely have trouble scoring. Moreover, Fluminense striker Germán Cano has 18 goals in 15 games, and because of this, it's a good strategy to bet in one goal of Cano in the match. You definitely should bet on a Fluminense victory.