Fluminense x Fortaleza face each other this Friday (22/11), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), in a duel that closes the 34th round of the Brasileirão 2024.
The duel is worth a lot for both teams. Fluminense is in 16th place, with 37 points, and needs a victory to distance itself from Z4. Fortaleza still dreams of the title and, if they win at Maracanã, they will be just three points behind leader Botafogo.
In the first round, Fortaleza got the better of Fluminense 1-0, at home.
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Fluminense x Fortaleza: predictions
Before placing your bet, take into account all the elements involved in the match, such as team moments, lineups, retrospect and local factor.
Prediction: draw between Fluminense and Fortaleza
There are good reasons to believe in a draw. Fluminense has the home advantage as an ally, but has not won in three games (DED) and drew the last duel at Maracanã (2-2 against Grêmio).
Flu’s penultimate game at home had a victory over Athletico-PR, but the score was slim, 1-0, with Cano’s goal only in the 36th minute of the second half.
Fortaleza comes from four games without losing (EEVV) and, in the last game as a visitor, they drew 2-2 with Palmeiras.
Odds for a draw between Fluminense and Fortaleza (subject to change)
| BETTING HOUSE | ODDS FOR DRAW |
| Betano | 3.30 |
| Bet365 | 3.30 |
| WHO | 3.25 |
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Prediction: over 2.5 goals in Fluminense x Fortaleza
Four of Fortaleza’s last five games had three goals or more. For Fluminense, the statistics apply to two of the last three duels.
Odds for over 2.5 goals in Fluminense x Fortaleza (subject to change)
| BETTING HOUSE | ODDS FOR OVER 2.5 GOALS |
| Betano | 2.37 |
| Bet365 | 2.30 |
| WHO | 2.40 |
Prediction: both teams score in Fluminense x Fortaleza
Based on the prediction in a game with many goals and the need of both teams, it is worth betting that both teams score. Fluminense conceded a goal to their opponents in their last home game and Fortaleza scored in their last away game.
Odds for both teams to score in Fluminense x Fortaleza (subject to change)
| BETTING HOUSE | ODDS FOR BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE |
| Betano | 2.05 |
| Bet365 | 2.00 |
| WHO | 2.10 |
Fluminense x Fortaleza: where to watch
Fluminense x Fortaleza will be broadcast on SporTV, on closed TV, and on Premiere, on pay-per-view.
- Date: November 22, 2024 (Friday)
- Time: 9:30 pm (Brasília time)
- Where to watch: SporTV (closed TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view)
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Fluminense x Fortaleza: arbitration
- Referee: Raphael Claus (Fifa-SP)
- Assistants: Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis (Fifa-SP) and Evandro de Melo Lima (SP)
- Video referee (VAR): Wagner Reway (Fifa-ES)
Fluminense x Fortaleza: lineups
How do the two teams arrive for the match? Check it all out below!
Fluminense lineup
Coach Mano Menezes will have important returns. Fábio, Thiago Santos, Ganso, Arias and Kauã Elias were suspended in the 2-0 defeat to Internacional, in the last round, and now they return.
Arias played for Colombia on Tuesday night, but should be able to face Fortaleza. The only absence is defender Ignácio, with pain in his left knee.
Fluminense’s probable lineup: Fabio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Manoel, Diogo Barbosa; Martinelli, Ganso, Arias, Lima, Keno; Kauã Elias. Technical: Mano Menezes.
Fortaleza lineup
Juan Pablo Vojvoda has four absences: Lucas Sasha, Pedro Augusto and Tomas Cardona are out due to injury. Matheus Rossetto is suspended for his third yellow card.
Kervin Andrade and Kuscevic, who played for Venezuela and Chile at the beginning of the week, will be able to play.
Probable Fortaleza lineup: João Ricardo; Emanuel Brítez, Kuscevic, Titi, Eros Mancuso; Pochettino, Hércules, Emmanuel Martínez; Marino, Lucero and Moisés. Technical: Juan Pablo Vojvoda.
Fluminense x Fortaleza: retrospective
Fluminense and Fortaleza have faced each other 28 times in history. There are 12 wins for Fluminense, nine wins for Fortaleza and seven draws.
Fluminense’s last games: results
See below what Fluminense’s last games of the season were like.
- 08/11 – Internacional 2 x 0 Fluminense – Brazilian Championship
- 01/11 – Fluminense 2 x 2 Grêmio – Brazilian Championship
- 26/10 – Victory 2 x 1 Fluminense – Brazilian Championship
- 22/10 – Fluminense 1 x 0 Athletico – Brazilian Championship
- 17/10 – Flamengo 0 x 2 Fluminense – Brazilian Championship
- 03/10 – Fluminense 1 x 0 Cruzeiro – Brazilian Championship
Fortaleza’s last games: results
See below what Fortaleza’s last games of the season were like.
- 09/11 – Fortaleza 3 x 0 Vasco – Brazilian Championship
- 02/09 – Youth 0 x 3 Fortaleza – Brazilian Championship
- 26/10 – Palmeiras 2 x 2 Fortaleza – Brazilian Championship
- 16/10 – Fortaleza 1 x 1 Atlético-MG – Brazilian Championship
- 04/10 – Grêmio 3 x 1 Fortaleza – Brazilian Championship
- 29/09 – Fortaleza 1 x 0 Cuiabá – Brazilian Championship
