Fluminense vs Cuiabá Prediction: Bet on Fluminense to win at home

In the upcoming match of Brazil Serie A, Fluminense will receive Cuiabá at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fluminense is in 3rd position, while Cuiabá is 17th. Fluminense comes from a victory as the away side against Cruzeiro 2-0, and Cuiabá comes from a defeat at home against Atlético-MG 4-0. For this match, Fluminense has the best chance to win, not only because it will play at home, but also because it’s in a better season. 

FLUMINENSE

After two straight matches without a victory in Brazil’s Serie A, Fluminense won the last game against Cruzeiro, as the away side, at Mineirão 2-0. Fluminense is in the best shape of the season and has the best chance to win Cuiabá at Maracanã. The head coach Fernando Diniz can preserve some players because there is a decisive match against Flamengo, in Copa do Brasil, in the next mid-week. Still, Fluminense shouldn’t have trouble winning Cuiabá at home. This season, Fluminense has played 25 matches, with 18 victories, 2 draws, and 5 defeats. Fluminense scored 57 goals and took 16.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR FLUMINENSE

Fábio, Samuel Xavier, Nino, Felipe Melo, Marcelo, André, Alexsander, Lima, Paulo Henrique Ganso, Jhon Arias, Cano.

CUIABÁ

Cuiabá comes from a defeat 4-0 for Atlético-MG playing at home. The team’s not well in Brazil's Serie A, with 1 victory, 1 draw, and 3 defeats, and tries to surprise Fluminense at Maracanã. Although, it’s very unlikely that Cuiabá could win in Rio de Janeiro. This season, Cuiabá has played 24 matches, with 16 victories, 3 draws, and 5 defeats. Cuiabá scored 49 goals and took 21.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR CUIABÁ

Walter, Matheus Alexandre, Marllon, Alan Empereur, Mateusinho, Filipe Augusto, Raniele, Ceppelini, Emerson Ramon, Deyverson, Iury Castilho.

EXPERT BETTING TIPS

Fluminense is highly superior to Cuiabá and has a great chance to win this match. Add to this, Fluminense will play at Maracanã Stadium. Playing at home, Fluminense it’s even stronger. There is a chance for Fluminense’s coach Fernando Diniz to rest some players because of the dispute between Copa do Brasil and Libertadores. However, even with some substitutes, Fluminense it’s still the favorite to achieve victory.