No time for pleasantries, let's get straight into it. Fortaleza and Fluminense, now there's a spectacle.
Fluminense's got a solid presence in the net, right? Fábio's posting a respectable rating of 7.43 with an impressive 29 saves. However, Fortaleza's João Ricardo seems to be on a roll with a rating of 7.59 paired with 35 saves. Looks like he isn't too keen on letting anything pass him.
From Fluminense, one can't help but appreciate the finesse of their squad. Enter Antônio Carlos and Ganso, both with ratings above seven and pinpoint accurate pass percentages. Ganso's even gone above and beyond with a goal to his name. Felipe Melo, while not as accurate, still remains a solid part of the team.
On the Fortaleza side, Juan Martín Lucero is causing a storm, having claimed 4 goals and 9 shots on goal. Someone's been busy. Then there's Yago Pikachu, one goal, three shots on goal, his pass accuracy is solid. Emmanuel Martínez, no goals so far, but his passing is exceptional.
Past match-ups have been interesting, alternating between Fortaleza dominations and solitary Fluminense victories. With their recent results, Fluminense seems to be having a hard time snatching victories, while Fortaleza shows promise with a mixed bag of recent scores.
The regular season records also show more victories on Fortaleza's side, despite Fluminense's attempts at holding their ground. Not to steal the spotlight, but Fortaleza wins seems to be holding sway in the forecast.
Now, let's not forget the matter at hand. Luiz needs to pay his rent and I need to fill this awkward silence. Hence, without further ado, here's my prediction.
Albert’s Prediction: Fortaleza by 1