Fluminense vs Nova Iguaçu Prediction: Fluminense Confident for the Home Fixture

In the upcoming fixture of the Campeonato Carioca Serie A, Fluminense will be up against Nova Iguacu at the evergreen and electrifying Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Going in the competition, both sides have already started their campaign in the competition. Nova Iguacu is yet to win a game and jump a few spots in the points table. With a win in the opening game, Fluminense stands 2nd in the points table with 3 points, whereas Iguacu has earned a single point from the draw in its first game. The last time these two sides faced each other, Fluminense won 0-1.

Fluminense - Coming off a Fine Win Against Resende (WWWWW)

At the end of the previous Brazil Serie A season, Fluminense managed to stay unbeaten, and carried its unbeaten form in this year’s Campeonato Serie A. After securing a win in the opening away game of the contest, Fluminense will be looking positive to win at home. Going in the contest, Coach Fernando Diniz is expecting a full strength squad without any injuries. Apart from the own goal, Alan scored the goal in the 88th minute of play.

Expected Opening Lineup for Fluminense

Vitor Eudes; Guga, David Braz, Vitor Mendes and Jorge; Felipe Melo, Lima and Michel Araújo; Marrony, Keno and Alan.

Nova Iguacu - Managed a Goalless Draw in the Opening Game (DLDWW)

Going in the match, Nova Iguacu will be looking to buckle up and start scoring as it managed a goalless draw in their first assignment of Campeonato Carioca Serie A. Carlos Victor will have to find a solution to the goal scoring problem in the side and back Gabriel Pinheiro and Marquinhos to play with an attacking approach.

Expected Opening Lineup for Nova Iguacu

Max; Léo Fernandes, Michel, Gabriel Pinheiro and Márcio; Igor Fraga, Marquinhos Macaé and Ícaro; Andrey, Luã Lúcio and Nathan Palafoz.

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the contest, the two sides hailing from Fluminense will look to produce a challenging game in Maracana. The game total is expected to be under 2.5 goals and only Fluminense to win. This time even, Nova Iguacu will have to stay goalless.

• Total Under 2.5 for 1.95
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.59
• Correct Score 2-0 for 5