Fluminense vs Palmeiras Prediction & Tips
Fluminense and Palmeiras play at Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho, in a match of the 18th round of the Brasileirão Série A season. The record of head-to-head matches played at this stadium favors the home team, which in the last 4 matches has won 2 and drawn 2. However, in the last meeting at this stadium, for Brasileirão Série A, on 27-08-2022, the game ended in a draw (1-1). The goals of the match were scored by Manoel (38′ ) for Fluminense and by Rony (8′ ) for Palmeiras. Special attention is needed for the home/away condition, as both teams have significantly different results in their home and away games.
The home team is currently in 5th place with 28 points after 8 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses. In their penultimate match, they lost away to Coritiba by (2-0). In the last match, they won at home to Santos by (1-0). This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when playing in front of its fans, since in the last 30 matches it records 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 defeats as a visitor, with 16 goals scored and 21 conceded, against 10 wins and 5 draws at home, with 27 goals scored and 7 conceded. The team arrives at this meeting after an away draw with Argentinos Juniors (1-1).
In this competition, they have not lost any of the last 9 games at their stadium. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 games in this competition. In their home games there is a tendency for few goals, as 7 of their last 9 games in the competition have ended with Less than 2.5 goals. In 17 games in this competition, they have conceded the first goal 8 times and have only managed 1 turnover. In their last 20 home games in all competitions there is 1 period of note: they have conceded 3 of their 8 goals between the minutes (31′-45′).
Fluminense have a clear objective to keep adding points in each round of the Brasileirão and facing Palmeiras will be an important challenge. Maintaining the level of performance is key to seeking a good result in this clash. The support of the fans can make all the difference in motivating the team. The strength and encouragement coming from the stands can boost the players to give their best on the pitch.
After 8 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses, the away team is in 3rd position, having won 31 points. In the last match, they beat América Mineiro away by (1-4), after winning the previous match at home against Fortaleza by (3-1). This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when playing with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 defeats as a visitor, with a total of 23 goals scored and 10 conceded. At home, they have won 11, drawn 2 and lost 2, with a total of 38 goals scored and 15 conceded. The team comes into this match after an away win with Atlético Mineiro by (0-1). In the league, Palmeiras has won 14 points out of 27 possible, after 3 wins, 5 draws and 1 loss in the last 9 games they played as a visitor. The team has allowed goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 games, so it has not shown great defensive solidity, but its attack has scored regularly, as it has managed to score in 7 of the last 10 games in this competition. In 17 games in this competition, it has conceded the first goal 4 times and has never managed to turn the score around. In the last 20 away games for all competitions there are 2 periods that stand out: scored 10 of their 28 goals between the minutes (46′-60′); conceded 6 of their 17 goals between the minutes (76′-90′).
After a big win away from home, Palmeiras arrive with confidence high for the clash against Fluminense. The team has a clear objective of continuing to fight for the top positions in the Brasileirão table, and to achieve this goal, it is essential to maintain the level of performance shown in recent matches. The team must enter the field with the same determination and focus that they showed in the last match against América MG.
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