Paysandu vs Fluminense Prediction: Bet on Fluminense to win

In the upcoming match, Paysandu will receive Fluminense, at Mangueirão Stadium, in Belem, in the Round of 32 of Copa do Brasil. Fluminense has the advantage of 3-0 in the first match at Maracanã. Paysandu needs 4 goals to advance to the round of 16. If Paysandu wins by 3-0, the decision will be on penalty shooting. Paysandu wins by less than 3 goals, and Fluminense qualifies.

PAYSANDU

Since the defeat in Maracanã for Fluminense, in Copa do Brasil, Paysandu has been undefeated, with 2 victories and 1 draw. They had won Tuna Luso 4-1 in the local tournament and drew 1-1 in the second match. Then, they won Águia de Marabá 1-0. Paysandu has scored 6 goals in the last 3 matches and its defense had suffered just 2 goals. Paysandu expects that the home factor with their fans helps them get the goals they need to pass to the round of 32.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR PAYSANDU

Thiago Coelho, Samuel Santos, Genílson, Oswaldo Henríquez, Eltinho; Geovane, João Vieira, Ricardinho, Igor Fernández, Bruno Alves, Mário Sérgio.

FLUMINENSE

Fluminense has 6 winnings in the last 6 games, with 16 goals scored and just 2 suffered by the defense. The team can advance to the round of 32 even with a defeat by 2-0. For this match, the head coach Fernando Diniz should have the defender Marcelo back on the team. He didn't play the last match against Athletico-PR, won by Fluminense 2-0. Fluminense has a strong offense with Jhon Arias, Cano, and Keno, that probably will score again. The team is the first one on the Brazil Seria A with 2 winnings in 2 games.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR FLUMINENSE

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

Expert Betting Tips

Fluminense is expecting to win again and advance without trouble in the Copa do Brasil. The score advantage shouldn't change the behavior of Fluminense in the match, which is famous for having the ball and trying the offenses at all times. Although Paysandu plays at home, Fluminense is still the favorite to win and qualifies in the competition. Fluminense probably will score more than 2 goals. It’s very unlikely that Paysandu can score a goal at Fluminense's defense. On Fluminense, games are always a good choice to bet on Germán Cano's goals. The striker has 19 goals in 18 games this season.